The Cult of Andraste

[keeperofmagi]

WHO: Dorian, Maria, Nerva and Twisted Fate
WHAT: War Table Mission: The Cult of Andraste
WHEN: Forward dated to Haring 5th, over a period of at least 3 days
WHERE: The ruins of the ancient temple of Andraste
NOTES: see original mission outline above, linked in 'what'. likely to involve a lot of violence and bickering and since dorian is here, sass

[Prompt below is for initial meeting / heading out on the quest thread. We can start other threads as we need them for later parts of the mission.]

It came as something of a relief, when Nerva was finally given a mission outside of the castle grounds. Skyhold had been something of a shock, despite her thinking that she had prepared for it. But the way the mages lived and worked here was unnerving, and dangerous, but she and her fellow templars were far outnumbered. Being able to get out into the world, do some real good, was an intoxicating idea. She was even smiling - albeit a small one - as she checked over her equipment and the gear they would require for the journey. She'd come to the gates early, just to make sure she had a good idea of everything that would be needed, what they were missing, and what would have to be done without. It was little more than a glorified scouting mission, but for Nerva, an important one. The loss of her connection to the Chantry had been a heavy blow, and anything she could do to help restore some of that connection, even if only for herself...

Well. She would gladly do it.

So she was far more devoted to the mission than mere duty necessitated.

However, that was very likely to change, once she found out exactly who was on the mission with her...

Comments

[wickedchase]

"Well, then it's fortunate that won't be happening anytime soon. Lucky for both of us, eh?"

That's something he feels he has full confidence in. Not that demons haven't tried to tempt him before, but he considers himself someone with excellent willpower in regard to that matter.

Fate just chuckles at that. "Oh, and I would expect no less of you, Nerva. Stern gaze and all. In the meanwhile, my offer to you for paper remains, should you like."

[keeperofmagi]

"I trust that means that you intend to remain vigilant."

Not just in the not being tempted, but also in sleeping and eating regularly.

She frowns again, still uncertain, but finally only says: "... I would, thank you." She could use the distraction, even if she would be self conscious about it, here.

[wickedchase]

"I'm a grown man who knows how to take care of himself. Been doing it quite awhile. If it makes you feel better, I'll even eat my vegetables."

At the confirmation, he flips through a few pages before gently tearing them out. The paper is then held out to Nerva.

"Happy drawing, hm?"

[keeperofmagi]

She doesn't reply to the first part, just giving him a look that was one part annoyed and three parts exasperated, but at least he's being civil.

Carefully - almost delicately - she takes the paper and holds the pieces together in her lap, before offering him a nod.

"Thank you." She says again. See? She can be polite too. Sort of.