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[Initially, he was going to give a proper sort of introduction over the network; enough time had passed for him to "settle in", as it were, and he felt it necessary to pierce the veil of non-communication sooner or later.

But now, the point seemed rather moot, what with everyone's memories being tossed about the place. It appeared that the residents here were already forcibly getting to know each other a bit better.

Regardless, he settles for text.]

What does it feel like to have your most cherished memories, your most hated actions, your darkest secrets -- all potentially flitting about in the head of a complete stranger? Is it freeing? Humiliating? Or are you indifferent; what is a single memory without a lifetime of context, after all?

And as for those who would rather not wax philosophical: Hello, Tranquility. What a welcoming this is turning out to be.

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[ she's sort of been trying to do that, herself. ]

No. Which is strange. I was with my older brother just before I was brought here.

[He smiles a bit wryly upon hearing that.]

Coincidental, perhaps, but interesting. The man whom I would call my elder brother was brought here along with me. However, I was not with him at the time.

[ it does not sound as if they're close. that's familiar, seeing as both of hers were not, either. ]

How strange! I wonder why it chooses some of us, and not others.

My brother would be better-suited to this place than I.

[ she's unconvinced that her magic can seriously make a difference. ]

[It's complicated, but that would more or less be an accurate assumption on her part.]

Another mystery to add to the growing list I presume. If there is a prerequisite of character for being brought here, I have not been told nor have I discovered it myself.

[He raises a brow, only slightly.] And why do you think so?

[ more complicated than carver's issues with being stuck in garrett's shadow, no doubt. or perhaps not. either way, as a sister herself she knows better than to pry. ]

Nor have I. And neither do I know precisely why we have been brought here. I admit, I am curious.

[ and anxious to go home. she misses garrett. ]

[ she gives a little shrug. ] He is much more useful in a fight than I am. And he is a leader.

[ despite his ah, intense personality. ]

It is not as if we have been flung into battle, from what little I have gathered so far. [Though he'll not argue the point that being able to fight, in whatever form that might be, would not be unhelpful in a strange situation like this.] Was he warrior of sorts then?

Not yet. But I learned at a young age that one can always be around the next corner.

[ running from the templars, and all. ]

He is, yes. He was a soldier in the King's army, and was one of the few survivors of a terrible battle. Now he fights for his own cause.

[ a mercenary, sort of. it would be hard to explain. ]

[He can empathize with someone taking a cause into their own hands. Though Loki is perhaps an... extreme example.]

And what of yourself? Are you unable to fight?

I can. [ she's just been a follower rather than a leader. ] Just not with a sword and shield. I'm a mage.

And you? Are you a warrior, like my brother?

A mage. [Well, this conversation just got a bit more interesting by default. He almost scoffs at the last question, though.]

I grew up in a land of warriors, but I consider myself a bit more refined than that. I also practice the art of magic.

Yes. [ magic is more refined than wielding a blade? that's not the general consensus in thedas. she's a bit intrigued. ]

I've never heard such an opinion before. Nor did I think I would meet another mage so quickly.

Are there schools of it, where you are from? For healing, or elemental spells, and so on?

There are tutors for those who exhibit any amount of talent in magic. I imagine there are schools that focus on varying elements of a larger scope.

I, myself, had personal tutors. Though my case was a bit different than most.

Are you able to choose what sort of magic you learn? Or are some born with greater skill in one area than in others?

[ she is sorry for all the questions, but the very idea of having an actual school where magic can be taught and learned and then everyone can go home pretty amazing. ]

You are a noble, then? [ that would explain the personal tutors and potentially being special. ]

There aren't any schools for magic in Thedas. Only the Circles. Magic is taught in them, all right. But once you enter a Circle of Magi, you seldom leave.

They can be seen as-- [ no, bethany. be honest. ] I mean they are prisons.

It is like the difference in any individual; some show more potential in other areas, while some do not. Some are born to be great sorcerers [or sorceresses] while others have no more talent than to make their way as a street magician.

[Loki does not mind the questions. He appreciates a curiosity to learn more.]

A prince. [It is stated simply. He was a prince at least. He supposes now he is more prisoner than Odinson; not that he wishes for the name any longer.]

And why place those inclined towards magic in these... 'Circles'?

[ yes, that makes a great deal of sense and she understands well-enough. it's the same in thedas. like how she will never be half the spirit healer that anders is, nor a shapeshifter like flemeth. ]

And each mage is educated to specialize in the area there talent lies? That must be rewarding.

I suppose the Circle is a little like that. But the amount of spells, and areas of study are limited. I received my education from my father.

[ and here is bethany, not at all lacking in curiosity. ]

Oh.. I see. Should I be addressing you with your title, then? [ past or present, a prince is still a prince to her. just like in the case of sebastian vael. they might be stuck on a magical flying ship in the void, but if he wants to be addressed by his title, she's more than happy to oblige.

they need to cling to any semblance of normalcy they can get here. ]

Because like the knight-captain of the templars likes to remind us, mages are weapons. We aren't people like the folk who aren't mages are. Mages must be watched, else we might give into the temptation of blood magic or fall under possession by a demon.

[ her eyes are rolling so hard at remembering that dogma that they'd be falling out of her head if they could. and it's evident in her voice. ]

My title? [He laughs a little at that, for his own reasons. He has been without title for awhile yet.] There is no need. You may simply call me Loki, as I hold no title on this ship.

It seems to be universal that people fear what is more powerful than them. What they cannot control. [The demon part is interesting though.] Blood magic -- is that like dark magic?

[ she remains quiet while he laughs and takes a pause before speaking again. ] Fair enough.

[ bethany had hoped for otherwise when she had arrived here. but first thing, she had met a man who had been wary of her for her magic. she lets out a sigh. ]

I was hoping that only the people in Thedas were like that. I'm not surprised anymore. And it isn't like those who want to have all the control are any better than anyone else, either.

I don't know what dark magic is. Blood magic is drawing power from your own or others' blood in order to cast spells.

[ don't mind if she is a little hedgy on this topic. she's still trying to wrap her mind around someone like merill using it. ]

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