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WHO: Cassandra Pentaghast and you
WHAT: Cassandra, in and around Skyhold
WHEN: First half of Drakonis, before the ball
WHERE: Various
NOTES: Does your character want to yell at Cassandra about Anders? About Galadriel? About her choices in general? Alternatively, do they want to celebrate her on a job well done and thank her for her vigilance in keeping Skyhold safe? Maybe try to finally get a straight answer about exactly what is going on? This is the place!

For timeline purposes: post-Anders announcement; before/in the midst of/after rifter interrogations; either pre-Galadriel's imprisonment or while she still languishes in the cells.

She might be found swinging angrily at the dummies in the yard, assisting Cullen in training what recruits they have, or nursing a large ale at the Herald's Rest. More than likely, she's dodging Vivienne and her endless preparations, instructions, and reminders for the ball. Wherever she is, Cassandra is likely not in the best of moods, and there is a certain righteous fire in her gaze whenever she is challenged. Leliana's words and the way she had looked at Cassandra still sting, but she does not regret what she has done.

Still, no one can possibly be angry all the time, right? Maybe you'll catch her on a good day...

Comments

[chainlightning]

"I would."

If the possibility of danger were a deterrent, much of Merrill's life would be extremely different. No eluvian, no Hawke, no Inquisition.

"I think fear and misinformation can be more dangerous than magic. I mean, I'm a mage so I'm maybe a bit biased, but- if they understand us better, perhaps they'll be less likely to act rashly? And maybe we'll understand them better, too."

Her head tilts, and she flashes Cassandra a smile. "And if I couldn't stop them myself, I have a lot of people who would be willing to help me."

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"You are brave to offer," Cassandra says - but then, that is not a surprise, from what she already knows of Merrill. Cassandra approves. But she shakes her head. "Still, I would not ask you to do this alone. It would be best, in any case, to offer a variety of perspectives. Someone who can explain the Chantry, for example. Perhaps we may find additional volunteers."

[chainlightning]

"Oh, absolutely! I can draft up an announcement, maybe? And I can ask the Rifters what they would like to learn about, too."

Not that Merrill is really great at announcements, but if it's in writing, she can do a few drafts and work on focusing.

"We'll have to find a location, too -- is there a room somewhere with a lot of tables, chairs, or a place we can fill with them?"

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"We will find one."

She smiles. Merrill's enthusiasm is...not contagious, perhaps, but certainly encouraging.

"The advisors will need to approve any...teachers, naturally."

[chainlightning]

"Should I write something to them, too? I've never really done anything like this- well, I did what I could in the alienage, but it wasn't an Inquisition."

There weren't soldiers and diplomats and politics to consider. There weren't even really funds to consider.

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Cassandra laughs, though not unkindly. "Here is a secret, Merrill. None of us have ever really done anything like this before. We are all finding our way together." She smiles. "But yes, I think writing to the advisors would be a good start. I will be happy to represent your idea to the others."

[chainlightning]

"At least we are together. I think that helps." And so does Cassandra's support. It only reinforces her belief, her knowledge, that the Seeker is a good woman -- just one who sometimes doesn't see all the ways what she does can seem to other people. Then again, who can truly see every consequence?

"Ma serannas, Cassandra."

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"I think it does too."

Her smile grows, becomes warmer.

"Thank you, Merrill. I hope to speak with you soon."