contact part deux

[bouchonne]

if this were modern times byerly would probably make you listen to total eclipse of the heart before you were able to leave a message

Comments

[bouchonne]

On the contrary, dear fellow; my chosen profession relies most typically upon my identity as a highborn noble.

[katabasis]

And mine on being uncivilized.

[bouchonne]

Then why do you read so much accursed poetry?

[katabasis]

All men have their vices.

[Dismissive. Then—]

So no message to be carried north, I take it.

[bouchonne]

Just "fight on, fight valiantly."

[ And also - ]

I am Fereldan, you know. Slavery is as hateful to me as it is to you.

[katabasis]

I'm not who has to be convinced.

[bouchonne]

No one has to be convinced. Not by me. I'm just saying.

[katabasis]

Really? You can think of no one to remind of the evils of the practice who might be encouraged to lend Valeriantus' cohort some form of support?

[bouchonne]

Apologies; you mistake me. I mean that no one needs to be convinced of my sincerity with regards to the cause. You can play the righteous hero for us both.

[katabasis]

[Somewhere, an eyeroll must occur.]

Pleased to be of service.