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[liberaltus]

[Dorian's been practicing, it took him a few tries to get the hang of it, but he's become quite proficient now, at least to introduce himself properly. So behold, your resident perfectly coifed, charming, jet-setting fop...just look into his eyes and you'll know it's all true.]

While I've been charmed through and through by those of you I've met personally, I've not had the opportunity to mingle with everyone [unfortunate, really] so I suppose an en bloc introduction will have to suffice.

[Until he can get around to the insuperable task that is rubbing elbows with everyone.]

I am Dorian of House Pavus, how do you do? [He would bow, but since that's not feasible he simply inclines his head.]

On to the meat and potatoes, yes? My duties aboard the flying cataclysm, or at least one of them, include researching and cataloging medical issues. I suppose the official title is Research Technician.

[Take note. He does sound leery.]

Not that I'm the poster child for what's considered proper, but I think it should be a matter of record that while, yes, I am a skilled researcher [why be humble, someone recognized this] my area of expertise resides within the realm of the arcane, thaumaturgy, crafting new forms of magic, and so forth. I am a Necromancer, by specialization, not a Spirit Healer and so when it comes to maladies I cannot say that I am familiar with the intricacies.

[He could point out the hallmark signs of the Taint, but that is about the extent of it.]

Not that it should get in the way of studying and filing information away for the proper healers aboard this ship. [At least until he's polished up.]

While we're on the subject, interviews may be unavoidable, but, considering my druthers I'd much rather conduct them at a distance. If some of your maladies are catching, I'd rather not be in the line of fire as I make for a terrible patient and those around me would be living in miserable despair. Nobody wants that, I can promise you.

[And someone would have to take care of him, because he's simply hopeless when he's sick!]

Now with that out of the way, quick question. Do we have any green thumbs among us, those with a natural skill for gardening? [Dorian reaches off screen and shakes a vial of seeds labeled 'elfroot' at his audience.] I have a limited number of healing, regeneration, and lyrium potions that are bound to run out...but specific plants [in addition to a handy mage] can be crafted into these useful little potions and I have many of the ingredients for this and more. Certain tonics should come in handy, resistance and armor should be useful to some, yes? Sadly I have a checkered history with dirt so in order to make this possible I'll need to know if we have gardening space and if we have gardening types among the crew. Not certain what I can offer you as compensation for your help, but I am open to discussing arrangements.

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[meyneth]

[Fiora might have normally let this message for someone else to answer, but... how could she ignore someone so intriguing?]

There's a garden on the Kipos deck. I know several people grow things there for the ship or their personal use, but I'm not sure if there's space for more, or who you'd have to ask... if this message doesn't catch their attention, you could give the garden a visit and ask around.

Plus, since we're docked at these vacation planets, you could buy the supplies to set up something yourself. In your room, perhaps, if your roommates are okay with it. But I wonder if that would be too small a space.

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[liberaltus]

[And charming, don't forget.]

Well let's hope this does catch someone's attention, yes? If not I'll examine the garden myself. A few of these potions are invaluable, if I could make more it would be...something.

Hm, no I do not think my quarters would be the best place to grow these particular plants. I haven't the gift for their care...and if they somehow managed to survive they might end up taking over without proper tending. Best to grow these sorts of things in a proper garden.

[meyneth]

What do the potions do? Chances are, if they're really good stuff, you wouldn't have any trouble convincing them to let you grow a few things. They might even clear out some older plants for you. The ship's always in need of supplies, even just to store them.

Er, although... it might be different if they're as tenacious as you say. But again, I won't speak for the gardener.

[liberaltus]

Healing, regenerating, fire, cold, and electrical resistance, armor. I daresay these potions are quite useful, especially to those without magical abilities.

Most of these plants grow in harsh environments, I'm not worried so much about the chances of the plants growing as I am their taking over the room. And of course they would need basic things you cannot get in a bedroom.

[sketchycharacter]

[Oh hey, it's cool magic guy.]

Can't help you there. Pretty sure both my thumbs are black.

[So why are you even commenting, Nate. Way to be helpful.]

[liberaltus]

And here I had you pegged as the rugged gardening type. I suppose I'll have to be satisfied with delightful artist.

[Missed your muse, did you? Dorian can hardly blame you for that Nate.]

Comfortable in your new surroundings?

[sketchycharacter]

At least you're half right.

[As in he is an artist. "Delightful," depends who's talking.]

More or less. Hard not to be with all the hotels and free shit down below, right? It might get a little more cabin fever-y once we head back out to sea.

[liberaltus]

Only half?

[This is Dorian speaking and delightful goes hand in hand with artist. At least as far as he's concerned, Nate has been nothing short of a delight.]

There is something to be said for the free shit, I'll give you that. It's almost dizzying, especially the technology...doors slide open on their own- who knew? [And then Nate mentions cabin fever in the same breath with sea and Dorian makes a noise in the back of his throat like he might just be ill.] I'm dreading that part actually.

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[otiosity]

[Oh well. How about that. Someone unfamiliar talking things that were plenty familiar. Hawke peers at the feed on her MID, which she still barely understands, but hey if other people are going for it, why not her. Also she's wearing sunglasses because wow, they are like hangover defense, it's amazing. What a beautiful world they've been kidnapped to.]

You know for a Tevinter magister, I would have expected a lot more shifty eye glances and evil chuckles. Though, Maker, the thought that we both end up kidnapped from Thedas and brought onto a large metal thing flying through space is truly fate. It almost sounds like the start of a joke, you know.

"An apostate and a magister get kidnapped onto a weird space thing...". Now we just need a qunari and it's the perfect set up.

[Sometimes being part of a self-righteous noble family can have its perks. You at least tend to know the names of powerful houses across the land, even if you really didn't ever want to hear those lectures from your mother. Because nobility is boring.]

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[liberaltus]

[Cot damnit Hawke, cot damn it! Though yes, those are nice sunglasses and he's noticed them as well...on other people.]

I am a mage from the Tevinter Imperium, but not a member of the magisterium, that would be my father, Magister Halward. Which explains the lack of shifty eyes and evil chuckles, you need a magister's license for that. [This is the last time he'll explain this...well probably not, but one can hope.] Though you do make an excellent point, what are the odds? Astronomical I'd expect.

[Forgive him for wrinkling his nose at that bizarre joke set up.] We'd be like three cats in a sack, yes? Let's skip that bit and go straight for the drinks.

[otiosity]

Oh, very nice. Tragically, my father was an apostate and they don't get licenses as much as brands and the ability to hide in the woods.

[And she managed to put on pants today! You're a lucky man, Dorian Pavus. Oh and its her turn to wrinkle her nose at both the breakdown of technicalities (boring, you'll be explaining that again Dorian) and the mention of cats.]

No cats, they make me sneeze. Bar yes. And this place even has more than one!

[It's truly a magical resort planet.]

[liberaltus]

And that's why I enjoy the south so much, cozy and rustic.

[He'll draw pretty, pretty pictures next time. It's a promise.]

Two nugs and a mabari hound then? I've noticed the state of their taverns and I cannot complain. It's been quite some time since I've had wine this palatable.

[And then they'll pull it out from under their noses, better grab all the booze you can.]

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[redshitlord]

"Flying cataclysm."

I like that.

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[liberaltus]

You're welcome to use it, you don't even have to give me credit.

[He's just so generous!]

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[redshitlord]

Cool.

Because I wasn't gonna.

No offense or anything, but that'd be a hassle.

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[liberaltus]

No offense taken, it's a wrench having to go around your arse to get to your elbow.

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[arcreact]

[ Tony isn't actually helpful for any of the things requested here, but he can't just pass this post by without saying something. He opts for video so that his incredulity can speak for itself. ]

Necromancer?

Like, what, literally? Raising the dead? That's just a thing you do?

[ You said it so casually, Dorian. ]

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[liberaltus]

Yes and no. If I can bind a spirit to a corpse then in a way they are corpses walking around with spirits attached to them. [What, this is normal, mundane stuff.] There's quite a lot that goes into necromancy- siphoning energy from death, cursing your enemies into becoming walking explosives, summoning spirits to act on your behalf, speeding some things up and slowing other things down.

[It's kind of like a creepy ghost story.]

[arcreact]

[ Binding spirits. Siphoning energy. Curses?? ]

I'm gonna be real honest: I can't decide if you're bullshitting me or not.

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[ersatzeverything]

I fell down in some radioactive sludge once and both my hands--thumbs included--glowed green for a week, does that count?

[The whole story is a lie.]

Oh, and I was totally a farmer once, too. [Not a lie.] That was before the radioactive sludge.

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[liberaltus]

Are your hands still glowing green? Because if not I would be hard pressed to believe that it does.

[Why are you doing this to him?]

Farming on the other hand, would definitely be useful in this capacity. [It's like gardening, but with a lot more involved? He knows that there are plants involved!] Is that an offer?

[Dorian has to be sure now, some people just enjoy showing off. He should know. He's one of them.]

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[ersatzeverything]

Nah, the glow's long gone. It's a shame. I'd never need a lantern again. Just--wooooooooooo... [He raises one of his hands and waves it in a slow circle, like he's imagining it's lighting a dark room.

Lies and bullshit, it's what he's known for.]

And yes, that is an offer. To help with some garden stuff if no one more qualified steps up to the plate.

Sorry for the late ass reply

[imaginary_wife]

I have a collection of healing plants in the gardens. I'm glad to share the space.

fashionably late, the best kind!

[liberaltus]

I don't know how much space I'll require, but every little bit helps.

[Especially since he's particularly eager to start crafting a spirit resistance tonic.]

Thank you.

[imaginary_wife]

No problem. Luckily you're not the first one around here to need some potion space.

Can't say I'm used to the idea but since I make most of my medicines out of them... Similar enough. Anyway, I'll show you my patch in the gardens next time there's a chance.