[It's a bit of a relief to hear that there's a solid strategy at play, all things he could see Cadash going for as well. Yes, it makes sense to disband under such circumstances, something he favored for different reasons.
He lets out a slow breath.]
I can't pretend that hearing such a thing wasn't a blow and doesn't concern me. It's good to know things are in motion. And I'm glad you were able to buy yourself some time. I'm sorry for the cost. Maker knows, as an Inquisitor, you've sacrificed more than most in the name of saving Thedas.
There never seemed to be much love lost there. They weren't enemies, but I believe both of them rubbed one another the wrong way. He was tight lipped about his personal opinions. It seemed to help him keep a professional working relationship with anyone he needed.
Yes... [It hurts to admit how much he had trusted and admired Solas. For a moment that's clear on his face, but and rather than dwell on it he offers Cullen a small smile.]
I'm sure if you ask Bull about it, he'll have a thing or two to say.
I'll keep that in mind. Up to this point, he has been closed-lipped about his own timeline. If he's aware of all of this, I believe I can understand why.
[He eyes him thoughtfully.]
I don't suppose you play chess?
[Perhaps it's time to take them away from heavier topics.]
So when shall we play? I should warn you, I'm not above pestering my friends for games. You should come by the house soon. Meet Blade and Rhys if he's there. He's ah...I'm contracted to him, but he's a friend.
You can rest assured that I am well aware of your feelings about chess, Cullen. [He teases just a bit.] I'd love to meet everyone who has become important to you.
[It's reassuring in a way, the similarities. It does make this easier, makes all of it feel more familiar than meeting a total stranger.]
I'd like that, too. Not like we really need much of an excuse for a get-together. I'll have you to dinner, and then we can have a game if you don't mind staying up late. Perhaps a Friday evening.
Wonderful. Just give me a few ideas of what you like to eat, or alternately can't stand, and I'm sure I can do a table some justice. I'm finally getting used to how quickly the range cooks.
It is strange, though, how they have things that save real food for longer than natural, and yet they still have all of that fake stuff? Convenience comes with sacrifice, I suppose.
Yes, it's very strange. It's not even something I'd want on a campaign. Not filling enough, not something that would sustain you in a fight. Not truly food at all. It might last until it's opened. It's hardly a good trade off.
[He brightens a bit with a thought.]
They do have very nice wines here. I'll be sure to have a good one. Do you prefer red or white? And sweet or dry?
((OOC: Here is that log thread. I have a reply under it specifically for interacting with Cullen if you like, with a prompt for Cyril or a wildcard option if you prefer. Rhys has been invited to it, too, if you want Cyril to meet him. I figured just do it that way rather than bother with some sort of tag order would be easiest.))
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Date: 2020-03-10 05:38 am (UTC)He lets out a slow breath.]
I can't pretend that hearing such a thing wasn't a blow and doesn't concern me. It's good to know things are in motion. And I'm glad you were able to buy yourself some time. I'm sorry for the cost. Maker knows, as an Inquisitor, you've sacrificed more than most in the name of saving Thedas.
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Date: 2020-03-10 05:50 am (UTC)That may be true, but even knowing everything I wouldn't change it for the world.
Still, I hope Cadash fares better.
Do you know if he and Solas were close at all?
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Date: 2020-03-11 09:22 pm (UTC)There never seemed to be much love lost there. They weren't enemies, but I believe both of them rubbed one another the wrong way. He was tight lipped about his personal opinions. It seemed to help him keep a professional working relationship with anyone he needed.
[A practicality he admired.]
Were you?
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Date: 2020-03-12 12:42 am (UTC)I'm sure if you ask Bull about it, he'll have a thing or two to say.
A milion years later. I am so sorry!
Date: 2020-04-12 12:18 am (UTC)[He eyes him thoughtfully.]
I don't suppose you play chess?
[Perhaps it's time to take them away from heavier topics.]
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Date: 2020-04-12 12:24 am (UTC)I have a chessboard here that doesn't get used nearly as much as it should.
[He used to play a lot with Solas, but saying so brings the topic back to depressing things, so he doesn't.]
You and I should play a game or two.
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Date: 2020-04-12 05:42 am (UTC)[If he'd have expected anyone to cheat, it would have been a Carta dwarf.]
And I have a couple of sets now as well. People here figured out I liked to play and gave them to me as gifts. Very kind of them.
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Date: 2020-04-12 05:49 am (UTC)I'm just saying, I've seen some very well endowed knight pieces.
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Date: 2020-04-12 05:51 am (UTC)They're quite classy. I suppose I should consider myself fortunate.
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Date: 2020-04-12 05:54 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-04-12 05:58 am (UTC)So when shall we play? I should warn you, I'm not above pestering my friends for games. You should come by the house soon. Meet Blade and Rhys if he's there. He's ah...I'm contracted to him, but he's a friend.
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Date: 2020-04-12 06:02 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-04-12 06:14 am (UTC)[It's reassuring in a way, the similarities. It does make this easier, makes all of it feel more familiar than meeting a total stranger.]
I'd like that, too. Not like we really need much of an excuse for a get-together. I'll have you to dinner, and then we can have a game if you don't mind staying up late. Perhaps a Friday evening.
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Date: 2020-04-12 06:48 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-04-12 04:24 pm (UTC)[Campfire cooking it is not.]
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Date: 2020-04-13 04:32 am (UTC)It doesn't taste like food.
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Date: 2020-04-13 04:44 am (UTC)[He feels exactly the same way about some of what passes as food here.]
I'll keep it simple. I'm less likely to ruin it or send you running that way.
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Date: 2020-04-13 05:13 am (UTC)I appreciate your thoughtfulness.
It is strange, though, how they have things that save real food for longer than natural, and yet they still have all of that fake stuff? Convenience comes with sacrifice, I suppose.
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Date: 2020-04-13 05:41 am (UTC)[He brightens a bit with a thought.]
They do have very nice wines here. I'll be sure to have a good one. Do you prefer red or white? And sweet or dry?
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Date: 2020-04-13 05:43 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-04-13 06:00 am (UTC)[He pulls out his phone and texts him an address.]
Now you know where I live. Barring any strangeness the city may throw our way, I'll put this together, and we can have a proper dinner soon.
((OOC: And I plan to put up a catch all log for Cullen in the next couple of days if you'd like me to do something for this.))
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Date: 2020-04-13 06:03 am (UTC)((ooc; yes! i would love that!))
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Date: 2020-04-13 06:39 pm (UTC)