faderift | Wintermarch Is Always Interesting

WHO: Samouel Gareth and Anyone
WHAT: Sam celebrates the 16th quietly with a letter from home. Catching up. Work and lessons as usual.
WHEN: (Backdated to) Wintermarch 16 and onward
WHERE: Skyhold
NOTES:No warning at the moment. Catch all for some CR with Sam. Birthdays are weird.

After First Day it had taken a few days for Sam to pull himself out of the weird rut he had fallen into, what with a variety of good and bad things to start off the year; seeing James and the others from Ostwick, finding out that the First Enchanter and Knight-Commander had been killed, Krem having gone off on a mission, playing in the snow with others, etc. After that Sam seemed like his old self, falling into his usual routine of various lessons, magical and otherwise, as well as work. Even so it seemed like around the middle of the month his attitude took a dip again, appearing when he wasn't actively doing anything or paying attention.

[Magic Lessons]
Lessons sure have gotten more interesting since getting back from Emprise du Lion. Sam is even more determined to progress his training in spirit healing, and the other schools of magic. Even so he still has fun with it, learning to chill his hand without freezing it for the most part, or letting the younger mages 'teach' him how to do spells.

[Sparring: Magic or Melee]
For Sam being efficient in both his magic and his physical strength together or separate were important, both himself and anyone else who might be with him on missions. What little he had learned before Emprise du Lion had certainly saved him rear, so he makes a habit in shadow sparring about every day. Anyone is welcome to give him some pointers or ~~kiss his butt~~ challenge him to a spar.

[Armory]
Without any orders, Sam has been spending less time in the armory, though he still goes in some evenings to practice. Anyone looking to have something made or just wanting to talk where it's warm are more than welcome to join or meet up with him here.

[Tavern]
Even though he isn't a big drinker Sam has been enjoying certain drinks now and again at the tavern since he isn't needed at the armory as much. For the most part he spends his time chatting to various members of the Chargers, or just sitting in their general area, listening to their stories. Otherwise he can be found a the bar, the bartender giving him a look every time he decides to just drink tea instead of alcohol.

[Baking with Christine]
Christine had mentioned that she was starting to bake. Curious to how things were going and wanting to be of some support, Sam figures it would be a nice gesture to show up. Maybe offer a hand to help her with whatever is she is planning on making.

[Sina: This is how you pot (a plant)]
Well Sam had agreed on First Day that he would help with potting and moving plants with her. Even so he hadn't been expecting to be grabbed after magic lessons by the Dalish and getting his hands dirty. Not that he's complaining, but it was unexpected.

[~~Birthday~~ The 16th]
The day before Sam let everyone know that he was planning on taking this day off, that nothing was wrong, but just needed a little time. For the most part Sam takes the chance to sleep in, wasting as much of the morning while he can, and coming out once lunch was being served. It's during his meal that he receives a letter that he tears into with a bit of urgency. Halfway through a small smile spreads across his face, though just as sad as it seems happy. The rest of the day he can be found sitting around watching other in the training ring, taking a walk along the battlements or in the tavern drinking, checking out his letter every so often.

[Wildcard]
Pick your own adventure.

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Kallian had a small basket in her arms covered in a cloth. The smell of freshly-baked goods wafted from it.

She spied Sam, and shyly approached.
"I made muffins for all the healers working here so hard... Would you like one?" she offered.

It's the smell of freshly baked food that catches his attention first, as well as a few others, that has Sam turning in Kallian's direction at first. Course once he sees her, Sam can't help but grin a bit when she comes up.

"I don't think I could say 'no' if I wanted to. They smell really good. What kind did you make?"

"Just... Oat and berry," she admits, "Very simple, but nutritious. The berries were lucky enough to be sweet and not tart."

She offers up her basket.
"You're welcome to take one or two."

"The berries and not we were lucky enough that they didn't happen to be tart? I'll have to admit, a bit of tartness is good sometimes."

At the offered basket, Sam carefully plucks out one of the muffins, turning it a bit to look at the way the berries colored the rest of it. "I'll take just the one. Make sure everyone gets one, right?"

"Well, tart is one thing, and sour is another." She shrugs.

She nods.
"I'll make sure they do. I did make a few extra. I thought some people might be hungry." She blushes a little. "I hope you like it."

"Yeah... sour is a completely different thing," he nods in agreement, pulling off a piece and putting it in his mouth.

"It's very good. Thank you." After tearing off another bite, Sam tilts his head. "You made one for yourself?" He remembers from First Day that Kallian worried about others before herself. Not a bad thing since he did it himself, but at least he made sure he ate.

She shrugs.
"Well, I meant them as a treat for the other healers, but if there's one left over I could eat it."

"But I'm glad you like it. I heard some of the others saying today was important for you--I didn't catch the details--so if a little muffin can help, well. That's good, right?"

"I would highly suggest that you do. They're very good."

He's silent for a moment as he takes another bite. "Well it is relatively important, but not overly so. The muffin certainly helps. Thank you again, Kallian."

"Then hopefully there will be one left."

She pauses.
"What is today that makes it important?"

"Oh, um... just me getting another year older."

He shrugs slightly, tearing off another piece of muffin, but not eating it right away.

Wintermarch Is Always Interesting

16th~

Do you know the muffin man?

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