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This Is What I Trained For [Semi-Open]

WHO: Samouel Gareth & Adelaide LeBlanc; Samouel Gareth + OPEN
WHAT: Sam is at the point of his training where he is finally ready to try for a spirit companion.
WHEN: First half of Drakonis (flexible time for people to talk to Sam before and after)
WHERE: Skyhold
NOTES: Closed post for the actual spirit getting. Open posts for reactions before and after

[Adelaide: Here There Be Spirits]

For years he had been training for this, but it was under Adelaide's care and guidance that he finally felt like he was getting closer to the end. It was clear that he was nearing the end, too, what with so many of his peers and mentors bringing it up, saying that he was ready, and encouraging him. Even so it was not something he wanted to rush - he had time. With how things had gone the past month though it was obvious that he could not put it off much longer. Rifts in Skyhold. Red templars and demons in Emprise du Lion. Ishmael. He had fared well with it all, but things were not going to get easier, and for that he needed to be ready.

He was ready.

He was nervous.

Even if he had trained for it, and felt like he could handle it, there was still that odd lump in his stomach as he waited in the garden for Adelaide - having shown up early himself to get his head right. Burns, Anamaria and Murtogg would be showing up soon as well. Regardless of how much he worked for this there was still always that chance- It was always smart to have a safety. Other mages had been suggested, but these Templars had been with him during his Harrowing. He trusted them. And perhaps trying to be a middle ground for the two groups to actually work together.

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{Before}
Sam has decided to go through the final test in his Spirit Healer training, and getting his spirit. The days leading up to when he plans on going through with it are the same as always though Sam seems rather nervous.

{After}
~~Surprise! Abomination attack!~~
After successfully gaining a spirit partner Sam seems to be back to his usual self, though at times he does seem to be a bit distracted. Getting used to the change he won't be at his lessons like usual, but he can still be found roaming around.

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"Well, now's a good time for you to get used to each other, before everything goes to hell...again. Because you know it will."

That's their life, after all. At that question, Korrin shrugs and stares down at the table. "No idea. We haven't really talked since he returned and everything became tense because of him wanting me to be okay about the Iron Bull. That's never going to happen, Sam. I'll be civil because the Inquisition allows him here, but I'm never going to be comfortable with someone whose culture views mages as 'dangerous things'. There's just no way around that."

"Sounds like you also described most of human culture," he comments with a sad, but amused smile. He knows what Korrin is trying to say, but he still has to point it out.

"I know you and Krem are close so I can see why it's an issue. Bull is someone he looks up to and is here because of him so of course he wants you two to get along. It's tough for him that people he likes can't get along... but you have good reasons for being uncomfortable, and you shouldn't be forced into it." He plenty of this issue with the other mages and some of the templars that he got it.

"Uou and Krem can still be friends though? Can't agree on everything right?" He smiles lightly at that, tilting his head ever so slightly. "I mean the two of us get along just fine."

"That's what I'd like to think; if he just realizes that it's not an issue I'm going to budge on, we'll be fine. Hell, if Bull went Tal-Vashoth I'd have no problem at all, but I have other things to do than sit around and wait for something that might not happen." Korrin tilts her head, peering at Sam curiously. She'd never asked him about his thoughts on all that. "Does it bother you, though? You're the one dating his lieutenant, after all."

"Krem is a worrier and tends to overthink things, even if he doesn't realize it or wants to admit it. Just give him time to think about it and then talk about it calmly. That's what I've learned." He's learned that lesson all too well; first after the wake and then during the Mire.

"Does what bother me? That Bull probably sees me as dangerous?"

Korrin nods. "Not that mages aren't dangerous, but a culture that doesn't even treat us as people is a step beyond that. He may be working with the Inquisition but at the end of the day, he's still a Qunari. And the fact that you're a Spirit Healer now probably doesn't help. They tend to lump spirits with demons, as far as I'm aware."

"A lot of people lump them together to be fair." He sighs, taking another sip of his tea, sliding down in the chair a bit. "Not particularly. So long as he isn't trying to kill me I can deal with it. I suppose the only thing that would bother me is if he tried splitting me and Krem up, and maybe that ending up becoming a reason why he wouldn't let me join the Chargers."

Sipping her cider, Korrin relaxes a little. Sam can definitely handle himself, but she's glad Bull hasn't been tougher on him in this regard. At least yet; the Spirit Healer issue still has her wary. "Eh, if he didn't, the Valo-Kas would totally take you in. Horns or not, healers are worth their weight in gold. We don't give a fuck if they talk to spirits to do it."

Her lips curve into a small smile at that, trying to encourage one out of him.

It was definitely a conversation he needed to have with Bull. He didn't regret finishing his training, but if it did hurt his chances... He would also need to have a conversation with Krem about things and some possibilities.

At Korrin's offer he does smile, eyes turning up from his mug to look at her more fully. "I appreciate the offer. If it doesn't work out I'd gladly come join your company, Korrin. I'm going to need to do something when all of this ends."

"I'm already trying to adopt Kas and Taashath into it, why not more? We'll need to replenish our numbers after what happened at the Conclave, anyway. I'd rather do it with people I trust, and Shokrakar trusts in me." Korrin may not agree with everything her leader says and does, but they're almost always on the same wavelength when it comes to character assessment. She's sure the Tal-Vashoth woman would approve of Sam, no question.

"And what do Kas and Taashath have to say about it?" He enjoys being around Kas. It had taken a little bit of effort to get the scout to open up to him, but since then they got along. Taas he's only really been around the once, and while friendly it didn't seem he was the most fond of magic.

"Do you have many humans or other races within the company?" Not that he really cares, but knowing is a bit important.

"Kas definitely likes the idea; I think he misses having a large group of Vashoth around. It's not like we're numerous in Skyhold. Taas...I'm not sure he thinks I'm serious about it, but I am. It'll come up again." She smiles at that, knowing they shouldn't make any solid plans for afterward as it is, but...it's nice to dream about what might be.

"No, not permanently. We've teamed up with other mercenary groups before and some have joined ours on an as-needed basis. But one of the things I was talking about with Shokrakar before coming here was that it might help us to expand beyond that. If we're going to pride ourselves on being ready for anything, then diversifying could only help with that."

Of course it wasn't a solid plan just yet - there were too many ifs and buts to do so. Even so he wanted to have some idea of what he might be doing in the future. Would there we an Inquisition afterward? What would the next Divine decide? Where were him and Krem going to be later on? Even if he didn't look it these things did weigh on him.

"Ah, so if it happens at the moment I'd be the only human member?" He's grinning, raising a brow at the idea. "Would I get called 'short stuff' then?"

Korrin leans back and chuckles. "Knowing them, probably. Nevermind that you're one of the taller humans I've met. But if that starts to get old, all you have to do is remind them that only dumbasses piss off the group healer. They'll take the hint.

Besides...you might not be the only human there. There's at least one other I'd want with me, and she's far shorter than you."

"Taller perhaps, but I'm a good foot shorter then all of you. Except Kas, but he's still growing." Being around Korrin and the other two certainly made him realize how some other people felt around him.

"Oh really?" Another human she said? "That wouldn't happen to be a certain Rifter would it?"

"Kas will eclipse us all, just wait." Korrin smirks, which quickly softens into a fond grin. "Good guess, and the fox mascot of course. I wrote about them to the company before, though now I'm almost wishing I hadn't. I've been warned that our resident 'poet' is at work on something new just for that. Shokrakar better keep him too busy to finish."

"I'm pretty sure he'll have a fine set of horns as well." That's what he wanted after all, to be taller and have his horns grow out.

Hearing that his guess was right he grins, shaking his head a bit in amusement. "Of course. I couldn't forgot your mascot." His expression becomes a bit somber as he continues to look at Korrin. He was happy for them, but there was also some concern. Araceli was a Rifter, who knows where they would be at the end of this. Back home?

"Have you asked her to join you?"

That somber look doesn't go unnoticed, and Korrin's smile fades a little though doesn't vanish completely. "I've talked to her about it, though I know there's far too much in the air to expect anything more than dreams right now. But said dreams will help us get through this mess sane, won't they? Being on the road again, getting to show her the warmer parts of Thedas...I can't imagine a better life."

"Yeah, nothing better." Hoping for a future with someone else in it... he can only dream at this point. Forcing his smile to be a bit brighter, Sam grabs his mug and holds it up for Korrin to knock her's against his in cheer. "To traveling to warmer parts of Thedas."

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