[ On both counts, even. And yet, prickling at the back of his neck Cullen feels the beginnings of a headache. Briefly he holds out hope that it might only be the agonies of withdrawal. But no, this is so much worse. This is Anders touching on something resembling a valid point.
Jowan didn't benefit from destroying his old phylactery in the slightest. It only makes sense to seize a chance to undo his mistake, even in circumstances such as these. Unfortunately, despite the blood magic, it is hard to ignore that he is cowed by years in the Circle. Cullen presses his fingers to the bridge of his nose, against the growing ache. Unfortunately the point still stands. ]
Fine. I'll speak to him about it. There's no sense in holding on to that thing on my account.
[ If that is truly what he does, heavily implied in Cullen's glare. Which only trails off to look at the swarm of pink mice around them. He pokes at one with his foot. It squeaks plaintively. ]
At worst the holiday creature will accuse you of stealing its offerings. Whatever punishment that entails.
[ Can it really be worse than the one they already wear? Cullen doubts it. ]
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[ On both counts, even. And yet, prickling at the back of his neck Cullen feels the beginnings of a headache. Briefly he holds out hope that it might only be the agonies of withdrawal. But no, this is so much worse. This is Anders touching on something resembling a valid point.
Jowan didn't benefit from destroying his old phylactery in the slightest. It only makes sense to seize a chance to undo his mistake, even in circumstances such as these. Unfortunately, despite the blood magic, it is hard to ignore that he is cowed by years in the Circle. Cullen presses his fingers to the bridge of his nose, against the growing ache. Unfortunately the point still stands. ]
Fine. I'll speak to him about it. There's no sense in holding on to that thing on my account.
[ If that is truly what he does, heavily implied in Cullen's glare. Which only trails off to look at the swarm of pink mice around them. He pokes at one with his foot. It squeaks plaintively. ]
At worst the holiday creature will accuse you of stealing its offerings. Whatever punishment that entails.
[ Can it really be worse than the one they already wear? Cullen doubts it. ]