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I do not have strict plans. I thought going out might be a nice cause to remove ourselves from the Gallows, for a time, and there is a tavern in Lowtown we've not yet visited.
( Franklin looks up at them both, and then unceremoniously lies across their feet, as much as possible. )
( Franklin looks up at them both, and then unceremoniously lies across their feet, as much as possible. )
Aw, buddy, we'll totally come back afterward. [As if he'd voiced an objection.]
I never mind getting out of the Gallows a little. And I hear it's good to branch out. Keeps you from getting boring. [She grins.] If we go out, will you dance with me?
I never mind getting out of the Gallows a little. And I hear it's good to branch out. Keeps you from getting boring. [She grins.] If we go out, will you dance with me?
Yeah, I guess it would be a bigger coincidence if we all came from exactly the same point, really. Um, for reference, before I came here...
[She actually has to think a moment; it's been a while for her.]
The last conversation we had was the one where I told you I'd found the copyright in our genetic sequence. When I warned you DYAD could try to go after Kira too.
[She actually has to think a moment; it's been a while for her.]
The last conversation we had was the one where I told you I'd found the copyright in our genetic sequence. When I warned you DYAD could try to go after Kira too.
Oh. [ She sounds stunned, almost in shock. ] Shit.
Boring people don't dance in public. Fact. [She presses a quick kiss to Herian's cheek.]
Let me just put a couple of things away first, and we can go.
[It is worth observing that since Avery's departure, Cosmia's room has become slowly but surely more chaotic. It's always clean, but considering how few possessions she has in Thedas, it's remarkable how spread out they have managed to become.]
Let me just put a couple of things away first, and we can go.
[It is worth observing that since Avery's departure, Cosmia's room has become slowly but surely more chaotic. It's always clean, but considering how few possessions she has in Thedas, it's remarkable how spread out they have managed to become.]
It's been a while.
[ God, she and Cosima barely liked each other at that point. ]
[ God, she and Cosima barely liked each other at that point. ]
Consider yourself doomed to dance, then; there shall be no escaping it.
( Herian's room, by contrast, remains pristine, a necessity learned from Circle life and reinforced by having sparse possessions. )
I will see Franklin to my quarters and return - unless you are happy for him to remain hence?
( Herian's room, by contrast, remains pristine, a necessity learned from Circle life and reinforced by having sparse possessions. )
I will see Franklin to my quarters and return - unless you are happy for him to remain hence?
For me too. I mean, differently, because you wouldn't have known I was gone, but I've been in Thedas almost two years.
[It's affecting, now, to have Sarah here in a way it might not have been sooner after she arrived.]
[It's affecting, now, to have Sarah here in a way it might not have been sooner after she arrived.]
He'll probably be more comfortable back at your place. [Not quite the same as minding just... practical.] I'll be ready by the time you go and come back, promise.
You've been here almost two years.
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That can't be what—we've got to go back home. Like, now. Soon as possible.
[ almost
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That can't be what—we've got to go back home. Like, now. Soon as possible.
I know, but like...
...people do go back, just not on purpose. Delphine was here and then gone again. But look, if you remember me being there after I go, that means I get back in a way that you didn't even miss me. Like, Narnia-style, right? When we go back, it's likely it'll seem like no time has passed at all.
[At least, that's what Cosima has been telling herself, because if it's not true, there still isn't much she can do about it.]
...people do go back, just not on purpose. Delphine was here and then gone again. But look, if you remember me being there after I go, that means I get back in a way that you didn't even miss me. Like, Narnia-style, right? When we go back, it's likely it'll seem like no time has passed at all.
[At least, that's what Cosima has been telling herself, because if it's not true, there still isn't much she can do about it.]
[ This is a lot to process, and it's not Cosima's fault. She's just the messenger. Still, it's not like that's ever stopped Sarah from being a bitch before. ]
So I can spend two years away from my kid, but it's fine, because no one will remember this when I go back.
So I can spend two years away from my kid, but it's fine, because no one will remember this when I go back.
It's not fine.
[Quieter. She's been here, on her own, for two years. For all that she's made real friends in Thedas, "fine" wouldn't really be how she'd describe her stay.]
But it's probably fine for Kira. She won't know you're gone, because for her, you won't be. That's all I'm saying.
[Quieter. She's been here, on her own, for two years. For all that she's made real friends in Thedas, "fine" wouldn't really be how she'd describe her stay.]
But it's probably fine for Kira. She won't know you're gone, because for her, you won't be. That's all I'm saying.
Yeah. [ There's a pause. For all Sarah's gotten closer with Cosima, she's still pretty shit at being a nice person sometimes. ] Sorry. It hasn't been a great time.
[ Here in the ~Sunless Lands~ and back at home. ]
[ Here in the ~Sunless Lands~ and back at home. ]
I know. I can imagine.
[Even if she doesn't know what was going on back home, she can guess what it's been like since arriving, at least.]
I'll buy you a drink when you go get to Kirkwall. I wish I had better answers, but I'll tell you what I can.
[Even if she doesn't know what was going on back home, she can guess what it's been like since arriving, at least.]
I'll buy you a drink when you go get to Kirkwall. I wish I had better answers, but I'll tell you what I can.
Yeah, you will. [ Despite herself, she cracks a tiny smile. Maybe Cosima can hear it in her voice. ]
Look, I'll try to call again, yeah? Or you can tell, uh... Herian... if you wanna get hold of me. She seems like she won't mind if I need to borrow this again.
Look, I'll try to call again, yeah? Or you can tell, uh... Herian... if you wanna get hold of me. She seems like she won't mind if I need to borrow this again.
Yeah, I don't think she will. Take care of yourself until you get here, okay? There's no Neos here, but there are like, giant spiders and magical cultists, so. ...god, I wish I was kidding about either of those.
And your belongings are less likely to be turned into some sort of canine nesting area.
( This doggo. He's currently, by the way, licking Cosima's shoes.
Herian makes a quiet sound of amusement, and presses a lingering kiss to Cosima's cheek, before drawing way, trailing her hand down her arm so that she can gently squeeze Cosima's hand before bending down to scoop up Franklin. They'll go faster if she carries him. )
I'll not be long. ( And off she goes. Sure enough, she won't take too long. )
( This doggo. He's currently, by the way, licking Cosima's shoes.
Herian makes a quiet sound of amusement, and presses a lingering kiss to Cosima's cheek, before drawing way, trailing her hand down her arm so that she can gently squeeze Cosima's hand before bending down to scoop up Franklin. They'll go faster if she carries him. )
I'll not be long. ( And off she goes. Sure enough, she won't take too long. )
Oh, great. I was wondering when a new cult would pop up.
( Herian is freshly arrived from the baths. Her hair is still on the wetter side of damp, a stray bead of water curling along the line of jaw and then neck as she leans against the stone wall, towel draped across her shoulders without yet being set to the task that she grabbed it for. The clothes she wears, while fresh, are not the carefully put together robes and armour she might normally be found in; a loose white shirt, leather pants. By no means uncivilised but not entirely Herian, either.
It might have as much to do with being a little distracted. )
Cosima. Are you busy?
It might have as much to do with being a little distracted. )
Cosima. Are you busy?
[Cosima's usually busy, but also ready to set aside most things for Herian. (Especially copying out reports for the various people who need to review them.) She looks up from her notes and smiles, warm.]
Hey you. Not working on anything I can't pause. What's up?
Hey you. Not working on anything I can't pause. What's up?
( She rests her hands on the desk, careful not to rest them on the work, and leans forward to almost kiss Cosima, but stops short. )
What I've in mind for discussion might demand a longer distraction from your work than a pause. ( She smiles, and gently traces the line of Cosima's jaw. ) I've no desire to sabotage your efforts, if you need to see this done, first.
What I've in mind for discussion might demand a longer distraction from your work than a pause. ( She smiles, and gently traces the line of Cosima's jaw. ) I've no desire to sabotage your efforts, if you need to see this done, first.
[Cosima leans up to close the distance between them.] I think this particular report can wait an hour or two if something more important's on your mind.
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