The Desk Of Knight Commander Norrington

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[Well, now James's concern is rocketed through the roof.]

Merrill, did it seem like the mage was being ... controlled? Did he seem dull-witted, slow to answer you?

[Maker's breath, he should have gone with them. He'd studied the effects of blood magic for years. His next words were terse.]

The rest of the Inquisition can handle their recovery. Should I be gathering up all the Templars I've found, telling Seeker Pentaghast and heading up there after you?

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I- yes. Like he was speaking through a fog, trying to think through it, too.

It's a long journey, and I'm certain many of those Templars need to rest -- I don't know if you'll make it in time, because I'm certain they'll do something if they find out more Templars are coming, and we can't really just- invade the Grey Wardens. But- you should tell the advisors what I've told you, yes. If something goes wrong, or if you don't hear from me...

Just- tell them everything.

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[James is gripping the crystal so tightly that it is imprinted on his hand. Merrill, Ingrid ... Maker's Breath, what was happening there?]

[Then ... there is a pause.]

Did you say Mal?

[Some glimmer of hope, there.]

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Yes. And his dog!

[ dogs c: ]

Why?

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[Right, there were many Mals. With dogs. It could be any one of them.]

Malcolm Reynolds? And his dog, Jayne?

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Yes, those are the ones. And his horse is called Sasha.

[ In case that... has some relevance... ]

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All right. Then he'll know what you're talking about when I tell you, if you get into a tight corner with the Wardens and you need to find a way to get to the heart of your particular problem ... tell him Norrington said, Frilly Pink Bonnet.

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I.

What?

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It's ...

It's an insurance policy. It's something that may or may not help you, if that damned fool remembers.

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He's a friend. He'll help either way.

[ she is Not Getting It ]

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[Hm. All right. Describing the whole plan will probably ... not do well with the plan, but he can at least explain this part.]

It's a ... thief's technique, Merrill. Something that will help you get around the Wardens if need be.

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Oh! I've never met a thief wearing a bonnet before, but maybe that's because it worked so well.

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Precisely. Or ... they were just a woman wearing a bonnet, but I digress.

[chainlightning]

Well, either way. I'll remember.

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Good ... good. Keep me informed, so I can keep the advisors informed.

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I'll do my best.