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[Open] Time for some enjoyment

WHO: Iskandar and OPEN
WHAT: Iskandar is here to have a good time. Join him?
WHEN: Throughout Drakonis
WHERE: Skyhold and other fun places
NOTES: Probably lots of cute times. Maybe some sad times depending on the threads. But mostly a lot of cute and loud affection. Because Iskandar.

A. It's a new dog!

He'd been wanting one since first seeing the mabari. Now he had one of his own. A fine pup who tended to spend much of his time tripping over his own feet but was ever eager to be with and please the large man. Really he'd been told that an older dog would be recommended but they'd laid eyes on each other and that had been that. After all, once that bond was formed there simply was no going back.

And so one could find him with a puppy in one of the more open areas. They were training and it seemed that the puppy was at least rather intelligent at picking up on things! So long as Iskandar used his native tongue for the commands, something he'd decided to do just to solidify their bond further.

"Heh. What a clever boy you are, my Achilles Alexander!" The pup gave a bark and then happily ate up the piece of meat that he was given. And yes, Iskandar sure had named this dog after himself.

B. Training is important

The best way to perfect how one used their adjusted powers was to, well, use them. So he was around the training grounds to work with the couple of them that he felt could safely be done here. Name the teleportation and invisibility ones. So it was easy enough to spot him standing in one location only to reappear in another. At times he frowned and rubbed his beard as he considered what he'd been doing before trying again.

One could feel free to interrupt him though. He wasn't needing the concentration to do this really.

C. Memories rise to the surface

There were times when even Iskandar needed a moment to reflect, to think on the sadder days. Though he never regretted any of them that hardly meant they didn't weight on his heart. Many had been lost under his command or had given up much to follow him. Then there were times when he remembered Hephaestion and how perhaps he would never see him again. Or that his son would be someone he'd never lay eyes on.

So he was in the gardens with a kitten and a mabari pup curled up together on his lap. Both were sound asleep as if they'd been playing hard until that moment. He smiled down at them fondly, stroked their soft ears as he admired their pure innocence.

"It has been long since I had your purity, little ones."

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Aw, Achilles is too adorable for words. Garahel wiggles a bit, too, at least until the other treat is given and practically inhaled. He flops down by Achilles Alexander happily, stretching out.

"Precisely. It's not difficult or complicated to apply, and given that we are on the border of Ferelden, the material itself is easy to acquire. Fereldan's canine warriors are quite popular, after all."

"I am looking forward to these lessons! I think he will enjoy them as well."

Of course the puppy was busy with his new big friend. Putting his paws on him, he seemed to be trying to climb on top of him to get at his head. Apparently to bite at his ear to encourage him to play with him. What better way to ask for playtime than to bite an ear right? Iskandar knew that the pup meant well and that Garahel was well trained and would bring him no harm. So he said nothing and instead just chuckled at the antics.

"When he is bigger I think he will provide a better companion to your good Garahel. As it is now I think we can be amused at his desire to try."

For all his training, when it comes to pups, Garahel is nothing but a huge pushover. He seems completely at ease with the puppy's climbing efforts, even with the bite itself. In response, he rolls over onto his back, careful not to crush Achilles Alexander but instead enthusiastically nuzzling him.

Inessa laughs and nods. "Oh believe me, he doesn't mind your pup just as he is now. I took him to see the new mabari litter last year, and you never saw such enthusiasm. He seems to love the energy of the very young, though if I'm honest, he's never entirely lost it himself."

"We will have to make sure they spend more time together as mine grows! It shall be good for them both to have such friendships in their lives." He already loved the antics they were having as the puppy barked at him then jumped to try to get on his barrel chest before falling over. Obviously that was too big a jump for his clumsy feet. He blinked then shook himself off and bounced over to go tugging at his ear again instead.

"After all, we have no need to encourage what is already happening here. Apparently they are quite content to figure it out on their own!"

"I would absolutely adore the opportunity for more playdates." Inessa chuckles and reaches over to rub the pup's head as Garahel seems content with being a chew toy. "So feisty! But it's better to expend as much energy as possible before bedtime. I learned the hard way how it is to try and sleep in the company of an under-exercised pup. Fortunately, that is a mistake I haven't repeated in a long time."

She shakes her head, a rueful smile on her lips. "This is perfect; with the company of another, they'll tire themselves out easily enough. It will only be easier as her grows and Garahel can be a little less gentle with him."

"I am certain Waver will appreciate that. He was startled enough when my cat decided his face should be a pillow since I forgot to inform him about him." He laughed at that, the memory still strong in his mind. It had really been very amusing honestly.

"He is a feisty one though when he is allowed. I find myself very fond of it. It shows potential for him to be a strong warrior at my side." Iskandar was practically puffing his chest with pride over his newest little friend who had fallen over from tripping over his own feet. The pup blinked in surprise before forgetting about being startled and went back to playing with the ear again. Rawr! He'd get that ear!

Inessa chuckles at the image provided, liking cats well enough but completely sympathizing with Waver nonetheless. "Life will never be boring with them, at least. And sometimes it's a much-needed distraction from heavier thoughts. I know Garahel has saved me from that time and again."

And Garahel is happy to do it, though for now his focus remains on the pup. He doesn't attempt to stop the fixation on his ear, just wiggling it slightly to keep attention focused there. And then, because he can, his large tongue shoots out to give the pup a big lick. "Oh, I believe it. Mabari are completely capable in battle when trained, and even before they have that innate talent. Tevinter knew what they were doing when it came to magical breeding, at least, though I'm glad the mabari had better taste than to remain with them."

The pup looked surprised by the sudden lick. Like wait. Where had that come from! He actually looked around trying to find the tongue since he'd obviously not seen where it had come from. Achilles Alexander was very clever but he could still be fooled, after all. Giving a bark, he plopped his butt down and tilted his in question. Had the person's seen where the tongue went?

Iskandar burst out laughing, unable to even think of how to respond to her words for a moment. "My little friend! I think what you seek is much closer than you realize!"

That prompts a bright burst of laughter from Inessa, relaxed and unguarded. "Keep searching, I'm sure you'll see it again. Isn't that right, Garahel?"

The mabari huffs in response and rolls back onto his feet, circling the pup...and then striking again from behind. All the licking!

The pup tilted his head at them, obviously trying to put the words together to make sense. He didn't figure it out before another lick came and he gave a little bark. Bouncing around, he barked at Garahel again, falling over repeatedly but getting up each time so he could keep it up.

"So fierce a warrior you are! How shall Garahel manage against the might of you!"

"Indeed. Once he matures, he will be unstoppable." Garahel seems to agree, letting out a happy bark, flopping down in such a way as to try to take the pup with him, but only in a gentle fashion, not wanting to crush the little one. Then, more licking! Oh, the horror.

Achilles Alexander squirmed a bit before giving up and huffing as he let himself be bathed like that. So not fair. Garahel was bigger than him and he gave a pointed put out look to the two of them. Iskandar only laughed at the suffering though. "Look out, Garahel. He will certainly pay you back for this later."

"Much later, but yes. Mabari have long memories." Garahel doesn't seem to be worried about this outcome, though, only stopping the 'bath' when he feels like it or Achilles Alexander becomes too wiggly. Then he looks at them both and barks hopefully, wagging his tail. "I think someone wants fetch-time."

"Ah may I toss for him? He could teach my little one this game." Iskandar already looked excited by the idea. To play such games with his mabari would be a wonderful bonding experience. That and he was sure that Achilles Alexander would pick up on it quickly.

"Oh, of course. Here, go ahead." Inessa takes out Garahel's ball from her satchel and hands it over to Iskandar. Garahel, already on alert, straightens and wags his tail in anticipation.

The puppy that was now free shook himself out from the licking he'd gotten then sat there with his head tilted. Obviously he was new to this game and wanted to figure out why the big him was so excited about it. Was it fun?

Iskandar chuckled and took the ball. Making sure Garahel could see it, he gave it a good toss so that way the mabari could fetch it for them.

As Garahel promptly launches himself at the ball with all due enthusiasm, showing what a dog in his prime can do. Inessa chuckles as she watches him show off, crossing her arms. Glancing down to the younger dog, she smiles. "Doesn't that look like fun? Should we get a ball for you, too?"

The puppy had immediately pounced to his feet when Garahel had run after the ball. He was baffled but it did look like so much fun! Looking up at the people, he did a little turn towards them then back to where the dog was running back. "Ah I think he would enjoy that. Look at the interest he has already! You would enjoy this greatly, Achilles Alexander! And I am sure the boy would appreciate you tiring yourself out as well."

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