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[iwannabeadragon]

I knew I’d get this thing on eventually. All it it needed was a few swift kicks to help it along.

[Hawke looks rather smug with himself right now. Despite the crash course given to him, of which he may have zoned out of once or twice, he understands this console about as much as he does magic. The fact he got it working on his own means a lot to him.]

Alright, from what I hear this place is in need of heroes and the like. So much so in fact that they’ve started kidnapping people right off the street. Now I don’t mean to criticize your emperor, but that’s exactly what I’m going to do. Generally it’s considered good manners to ask someone for help instead of just grabbing them by their short and curlies and just dragging them off somewhere.

[He wags his finger in a very ‘you should be ashamed of yourself’ manner.]

Maker, at least people in Kirkwall gave me the illusion of choice before asking me to do something stupid and dangerous. They usually pay me too.

[When he sighs it’s utterly exaggerated.]

Oh well, no use in complaining I suppose.

[Of course that doesn’t mean he’s actually going to stop anytime soon.]

Since I’m here I may as well play along. Chances are this is all some kind of Fade...dream...thing, so what’s the worst that can happen? Besides the possibility of demonic possession.

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[iwannabeadragon]

Then let me tell you that there's nothing quite as sobering as a stone fist smashing against your chest.

[solo_patria]

Which does sound extraordinarily painful.

[iwannabeadragon]

Only as much as one or three shattered ribs can be.

[solo_patria]

[There's a sympathetic wince.]

I'll consider myself glad I've never had that particular...pleasure... before, then. And hope that I continue to avoid it.

[iwannabeadragon]

I think that's a smart decision.

[solo_patria]

If it does help at all, I've been shot eight times and that was shockingly painful enough.

[iwannabeadragon]

It might be best if both of us learn how to duck.

[solo_patria]

So I have been told before.

[Well, drunk Enjolras, when he has his whole glass and a half, or maybe even *gasp* two glasses of wine tends to curse. And to enunciate every last syllable he can. It's not exactly fun but it IS pretty funny.]

Perhaps at some point, we might attempt that.

[iwannabeadragon]

If you ever figure it out let me know.

[solo_patria]

You will be among the first I share the secret with, I can assure you.

[iwannabeadragon]

My ribs thank you.

[solo_patria]

I imagine mine would do the same if this works properly in future.

[iwannabeadragon]

We can only hope that it does.

[solo_patria]

We all live in that, so I am told.

[Perhaps not specifically Enjolras getting drunk to stave off the pain of injuries but...]

[iwannabeadragon]

So have I. I suppose that means I have to believe it then.

[solo_patria]

In some things, perhaps. In others, I admit I am not completely sure.

I find one's friends can often become the subjects of false hope, at least regarding something of their sanity.

[iwannabeadragon]

Isn't that the truth.

[Hawke knows all about that.]

[solo_patria]

Sanity, and, as well...public embarrassment, I am sorry to say.

[There are places Enjolras can never return to in Paris, based on THAT.]

[iwannabeadragon]

Then I suppose it's a good thing my friends are either hermits or just don't care.

[Pause.]

You know I still don't think I've gotten your name.

[solo_patria]

I do know someone I suspect would like to be a hermit.

[Really. Marius seems like he would enjoy it somehow. And then, oh right. Introductions. He's ducking his head at that a little.]

Ah right. Introductions ARE a matter of importance. I am Enjolras.

[iwannabeadragon]

They generally are. Of course if you want I can just think of my own name to call you.

[And Enjolras that's probably the last thing you want. Unlike Varric, Hawke's not that great with the nicknames.]

Garrett Hawke, Champion of Kirkwall.

[solo_patria]

Oh, I have had my share for those.

[When your name sounds like 'angel' in two languages and the verb that indicates you terrify people in another, and you are the leader of a revolution, well...]

Monsieur Hawke. It is a pleasure.

[iwannabeadragon]

So far it his, but just wait until you get to know me.

[solo_patria]

[You're getting an amused look there, Hawke.]

Then I suppose I must take that on credit so far.

whoops that should have been *is*

[iwannabeadragon]

I suppose you will. Just remember that I warned you.