It's Not A Pretty Thing To See [Closed]

[overharrowed]

WHO: Julius, Petrana, Colin, Marisol, and Finch
WHAT: Winning hearts and minds
WHEN: Solace, pre-Tevinter expedition
WHERE: Ferelden
NOTES: Link to OOC post

With Orlais at war, things in Ferelden appear relatively quiet, apart from the seemingly never-ending stream of suitors attempting to catch Queen Anora’s eye. But the Inquisition has heard grumbling, low but persistent, about the news that the Inquisition will support mages’ legal right to inherit and hold titles. Sources have traced much of that grumbling to Bann Selwyn. He is not a particularly influential figure in his own right, but he has friends and allies who are inclined to take his point.

The Inquisition has managed to secure an invitation for a small group to visit Selwyn, along with his wife and his heir. (Thomas has only been the heir since the Fifth Blight; his older brother fell defending Ferelden from Darkspawn.) The information available is mainly that Bann Selwyn is a fairly ordinary Fereldan noble, with aspirations above his station, but hopefully a man to be reasoned with. The situation is not yet a problem; the Inquisition wants to ensure it does not become one.

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“It would be an ill-timed tragedy,” Petrana demurs, diplomatically—

not before they've had time to truly gain support and momentum in Ferelden specifically behind mage inheritance rights (and marriage rights, and parentage as well; they must come with the prospect of more heirs), not while they're still bound to Kirkwall for the sake of the Inquisition, not before Julius has had a proper chance to stretch his muscles into freedom. Before he's learned he wants it; before he's shown everyone why he deserves it.

There is no sly, sidelong smile. No hint of anything untoward.

...but put a pin in that idea, Marisol, for later.

“Our purpose here today is stability.”

Today.

[overharrowed]

"I would like the opportunity to ever go on a diplomatic mission again, yes," he says, dry. "Your kindness in offering overwhelms me, however."

He glances back at Finch. "...this is a purely diplomatic mission, you needn't make that face." He knows the one. "The worst that's meant to happen on this particular trip is a lot of potentially circular conversations."

Julius can joke, which is probably best, for all he looks a bit tired already when they haven't even arrived yet.

[champions]

A sigh, pained. "I hope 'circular' wasn't a pun, Enchanter."

Because then she really will need to murder someone.

[overharrowed]

He laughs, abrupt. "...it certainly wasn't, Maker, how little do you think of me? Puns, honestly."