Perhaps we can encourage her to... find another way when she returns. ]
[ Not that he's one for insubordination. ]
I will... continue to try and put in a good word for you. [ That didn't help much, now did it. ] Think of it... perhaps as though you are starting again, and Cassandra is almost as she was after we'd discovered you in Haven. It will take time. But, Maker-willing, it will change.
[ It might even be worse, truthfully, given how little Cassandra seems to think of this "Adaar". ]
Truthfully? [ A pause as he think things through. ] There have been times that I've disagreed with the leniency you've given some. I would have not offered the rebel mages such lax terms, and I might have gone with a harsher hand on Ranier. [ A pause. ] And that is why I am not Inquisitor. You have always granted everyone a fair chance, even when they might not think they deserve it. Rather than ruling through fear or for your own ends, you seek to build a better world for everyone, be they elves, humans, or ex-templars that need to be reminded to take a moment for themselves.
[ She might not be able to see it, but he's smiling. ]
You are what an Inquisitor should be, and though I may not always agree with every decision you make at first, know that I will always stand by your side, as your commander and as your friend.
I could tell her. But...at this juncture, I wonder if it would be better if I leave her be.
[ It's been a long time since Cassandra has been so openly hostile with her. Cullen has the right idea of it, to treat it like she is starting again. Which, unfortunately, means walking on eggshells. ]
So long as she doesn't slap me in irons, I can do that. I really would like not to repeat such a scenario again.
[ Even if it is for Cassandra.
But even across the phone, Lavellan's smile echoes his own, and it is incredibly obvious. ]
I'm glad to give people another chance. We've been afforded that opportunity and we're lucky for it. Under other circumstances, I don't know if leniency would be possible. [ And she might not have been able to be the iron fist the Inquisition might have needed otherwise. ] I'm...sometimes glad I am the Inquisitor, if it means I can do these things to help people.
Thank you, Cullen. What you've said means a great deal to me. [ And it's lifted her spirits considerably. ] I cannot ask for a better commander or friend. I trust you'll tell me when-- No. If I should ever become similar to this other Inquisitor. I shouldn't have the title if it means all I am doing is serving myself.
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[ Not that he's one for insubordination. ]
I will... continue to try and put in a good word for you. [ That didn't help much, now did it. ] Think of it... perhaps as though you are starting again, and Cassandra is almost as she was after we'd discovered you in Haven. It will take time. But, Maker-willing, it will change.
[ It might even be worse, truthfully, given how little Cassandra seems to think of this "Adaar". ]
Truthfully? [ A pause as he think things through. ] There have been times that I've disagreed with the leniency you've given some. I would have not offered the rebel mages such lax terms, and I might have gone with a harsher hand on Ranier. [ A pause. ] And that is why I am not Inquisitor. You have always granted everyone a fair chance, even when they might not think they deserve it. Rather than ruling through fear or for your own ends, you seek to build a better world for everyone, be they elves, humans, or ex-templars that need to be reminded to take a moment for themselves.
[ She might not be able to see it, but he's smiling. ]
You are what an Inquisitor should be, and though I may not always agree with every decision you make at first, know that I will always stand by your side, as your commander and as your friend.
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[ It's been a long time since Cassandra has been so openly hostile with her. Cullen has the right idea of it, to treat it like she is starting again. Which, unfortunately, means walking on eggshells. ]
So long as she doesn't slap me in irons, I can do that. I really would like not to repeat such a scenario again.
[ Even if it is for Cassandra.
But even across the phone, Lavellan's smile echoes his own, and it is incredibly obvious. ]
I'm glad to give people another chance. We've been afforded that opportunity and we're lucky for it. Under other circumstances, I don't know if leniency would be possible. [ And she might not have been able to be the iron fist the Inquisition might have needed otherwise. ] I'm...sometimes glad I am the Inquisitor, if it means I can do these things to help people.
Thank you, Cullen. What you've said means a great deal to me. [ And it's lifted her spirits considerably. ] I cannot ask for a better commander or friend. I trust you'll tell me when-- No. If I should ever become similar to this other Inquisitor. I shouldn't have the title if it means all I am doing is serving myself.