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[Alex had been as surprised as the rest of his party to hear that they'd been in the tunnels for nearly a months' time when it had only felt like a few hours while they were walking around in them.

It really shouldn't have surprised him that such a thing was possible, all things considered.

As it is, sine the Keep seems to be currently without a chef, he's been keeping himself busy in the kitchen. He's got his laptop plugged into one of the only outlets in the Keep and though he can't get online at all, it gives him full access to his iTunes collection; which is currently playing in the background.]

So .. I would recommend not trampling around in the tunnels beneath the Keep unless you're ready for a whole time flux .. thing. We were gone for what we thought was just a few hours, and apparently, according to all of you and .. well .. reality .. We were gone for nearly an entire month.

We miss anything of interest?

[All the while talking, Alex looks to be preparing something in the kitchen. His hair is pulled back into an intricate braid and he's got on an old fashioned apron.]

Have the staff shown up again, or are they still missing? Joe, specifically ..

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[Alex makes a soft sound of surprise in the back of his throat as Bryn's arms wrap around him. He blinks and then he smiles ever so slightly, his own arms wrapping around her trim form.

He holds her close, his nose nuzzling into her hair as he just silently breathes in her scent for several moments.]

It's good to see you too ..

[He's just going to hold onto her for a few moments and find himself incredibly blessed to have a friend such as she.]

[Bryn jolts a bit as Alex nuzzles into her hair, but she doesn't pull away and simply enjoys hugging her friend before finally, finally pulling away.]

I'm sorry I hope I wasn't...overstepping or anything. I've been worried about everyone...

[And now, a bit embarrassed, she's going to grab one of those muffins.]

That is good to hear. Not something anyone would want to be out in.

...Some have vanished? Do you believe our worlds still exist, then? [There is definite weight to her question, and waxing hope in her expression.]

[A warm hum-like purr vibrates lightly across the audio as Aara gives a small, close lipped smile.] I understand. It is always a relieve when loved ones are safe.

I will certainly stay on the alert. Seems I will be keeping my eye out for many loved ones here. [Her tone is warm as she says this.]

I have not been here long at all, though sometimes it does not feel that way. This is an oddly confining place.

[The awkwardness is entirely Justice's fault. Anders would have been perfectly fine with things... but the Spirit feels otherwise. And what Justice feels, so too does the mage.]

Which friend? Hawke? He's returned, as cavalier as ever. It's almost a relief to hear his smart comments again.

[He scoffs.]

So did Isabella. Until she waltzed into my clinic -- emphasis on waltzed -- looking for a quick cure.

[Sleep with Isabella? Not no way, not no how. He'd like to keep his manhood from rotting off.]

Ah... hah. Funny you should put it that way.

there are four people 2tiill lo2t iin the tunnel2, not countiing any 2taff that miight be there.

[Alex glances at the new text as it pops up, his frown deepening a bit.]

Who else, Sollux? I know of Chloe and Derek, I smelled them when I was down there, but it faded almost the instant I noticed it.

[He also doesn't at all miss that this means Sollux was likely with them.]

2hepard and liitle boy.

[Alex knew Shepard, but the other name was unfamiliar; if it was a name. Still, his next question swings round a different way.]

What happened?

[Meaning to you, dear Sollux. Alex doesn't miss that your being out means something rather untoward occurred to you.]

[Alex holds onto her no longer than she cares to be, letting her pull back when she signals that she's had enough. He smiles, but shakes his head as she moves to claim a muffin to cover her embarrassment.]

No, not at all. Not a single overstep or hug that wasn't absolutely appreciated by you.

[His lips quirk a bit at the last and he absently plays with the end of his braid.]

Not too many that express concern for yours truly .. it's a nice change, I'll admit.

*twinArmageddons ceased trolling timidKitty.*

No, not in the slightest .. With any luck, we won't have to deal with it again at any point.

[He can't miss that flicker of hope in her voice and he exhales slowly.]

I don't know .. I hope they do. For all the things wrong with my world, I'd at least like for them to have the same chance as me. No one deserves what Deior hints at ..

[He pauses at that sound, head tilting curiously as his blue-green eyes study her. It wasn't a particularly human sound, no matter what she appeared to look like.]

It is a great relief, yes .. More so when they finally get around to showing themselves again.

[Alex chuckles softly, his lips quirked in amusement as he nods.]

Yeah, this place has that kinda effect on a person. Feels like I've been here forever, even if it's only been a few months. You finding your way around?

[Alex will just frown to himself at the silence he gets in return before the feed ends.]

[That odd hum again--this time shorter as Aara nods in understanding.] I hope so as well.

[Aara's expression darkens at that, eyes lowering as a frown tugs her lips.] No one should be made to suffer in such a way: watching their people die, or finding for some reason-- [She chokes off here, ducking her head and working to push back the strong emotions swamping her.] I do not know if I find it an honor Orr punishment if I have been chosen to live and so many have truly-- [She can't say it. She shakes her head, then finally is able to lift pained yet determined eyes to the near stranger before her.] I apologize. Being here is a lot to take in.

[She breathes a small sigh of relief at a new topic of discussion, an almost smile returning to her lips.] I can imagine what a relief that would be. I will keep an eye out.

...Honestly? [She ducks her head a little, ashamed.] I have barely left my room. [How she yearned to leave and explore, however. How she yearned to stretch her wings and fly.]

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[The music plays in the background as Alex looks curiously at his journal, his expression clearly reflecting his surprise.]

Seriously? Well .. [His cheeks puff up and he exhales while gathering his thoughts.] It's a holiday on Earth that we humans celebrate .. well, that many humans celebrate. It's in celebration of Christ's birth .. Ahh, he's the son of God; the Christian God, that is.

We celebrate by getting together and rejoicing, often trading gifts with one another.

[Justice, why you gotta bring my man down? Alex is actually smiling a bit as Anders comments about Hawke, his lips quirked.]

Hawke .. the big fellow with the beard, right? Like's to give his opinion in the most smart assed manner possible? [He grins, amusement in his gaze.] He's certainly a good one to have at your back in a time of need, at any rate. [Indeed, the man had been quick of mind and foot when the crocodiles had made themselves known.

Then a laugh.]

Was Isabella one of your party, then? [Because he cannot possibly imagine this being the Isabella that the Keep has come to know and love. The angelic girl would faint at even the suggestion..

His expression softens a bit and his head tilts slightly to one side.]

Does Justice allow you to drink, Anders?

[Alex watches the shift in emotion that move over the girls' face. He makes a soft sound in the back of his throat, nodding slightly.]

I agree .. I can think of no one that deserves to go through this.

[He looks at her as she trails off, the pain clear in her voice.] Aara, if you are alive, then there is a purpose. We can't even begin to define it for what it is, but there is a reason. Never think yourself unworthy of surviving when and where others have not. We can't know how much of this is truth and how much of this is entirely accurate, but we damn well can keep positive about it. [A fleeting smile, then.] And never apologize for having emotions; their is nothing weak about showing them.

[He's just as happy to change subjects and smiles again, nodding his head.] My thanks.

[Then his eyes widen a touch, brows shooting up.]

Fair lady, you cannot stay trapped in your room for all of your days. Scary and new though this place may be, there are also so many to meet and things to explore.

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[Gaze somewhat averted, Aara nods.] I still do not know what to make of this keep. I do know, however, that those I have met have made me truly happy to have this opportunity where I otherwise would never have met them.

[A soft, somewhat pained chuckle escapes her.] How is it so many of you here can be so kind? I know there is reason, or purpose. [Aara goes quiet for a moment, contemplating.] At the very least, someone believes me to be worthy at life...

[Now Aara can smile, meeting the blue-green eyes staring back at her with a warmth growing in her chest. She is mesmerized by his pale eyes and hair--much the same as hers, and has been trying desperately not to show it. Her hands shook with nervous excitement at finding someone who looked like she did. Her hand tremblingly reached out to touch the screen before she knew what she was doing, gasped, and quickly hid her hand back in her lap.]

I do enjoying meeting the people here... [A soft laugh erupts, and Aara's pale blue eyes glitter with excitement.] Exploring is one of my favorite pastimes. [She pauses, considering.] Do you know of any good places to run? Green hills or--or an open field? [See that deep red washing across her cheeks? That is from being called a lady. She does not entirely wish to correct him, but would feel guilty if she did not.]

And...I am no lady, my lord. I do not have status. I am merely a foundling trying to find her way.

[Alex watches Aara with a fascination he cannot deny, even though he can only glean so much about the fair haired girl through the pages of the journal. Her words soften his expression and he nods, smile seeming almost ever present.]

The folks here are pretty great, for the most part .. Just be careful, mm? I haven't met everyone, but it's seems fairly safe to guess that the odds won't only bring the nice guys and girls here. I hate to be a pessimist, but it's a concern, you know? But, as you've said .. so far everyone I've dealt with has also been pretty okay in my eyes.

[Then a soft laugh and he shakes his head.] Our moms and dads just raised us right, I guess .. there's no point in being cruel or dispassionate when we're all in the same boat, you know? [Then his smile slips the faintest bit and he looks at her through the journal, puzzled.] Why would you ever think yourself unworthy of life? Of course you're worthy of life.

[He studies her curiously as she does the same to him, not missing as she tries to reach for him through the pages of the book before catching herself. Oh yes, Aara .. you've fascinated the boy.]

Running? Well, there is the Green, although it is enclosed within the Keep boundaries. Outside the Keep is the forest and its many paths .. the lake has some open area around it. [He pauses to consider places that he himself has explored.] The grounds outside the gates are fairly open to running, but there is no way outside the Keep boundaries that I know of .. They try to make us comfortable, anyway..

[Oh, he doesn't miss that flush, but her words draw his brows right up into his hair line.]

Fair Aara, I beg to differ my opinion with yours, but any who have told you that you are not a lady are gravely incorrect and are doing you no small disservice. Foundling or not, a lady is still a lady, and no one person has right or will to declare it otherwise.

If we're to quibble about birthright earning said titles, than I am no more worthy of being called a lord than a stick. [He smiles, canines flashing briefly.]

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Unless he has another brother... yes, that would be Hawke.

[He glances down.]

He's one of the few friends I'd had in Kirkwall. No matter what happened, you could count on Hawke to see it through to the end.

[Which makes him wonder how his friend would have handled the explosion in his own time. Hawke hadn't heard of it, here, until Anders had told him.]

[He nods.]

An... interesting woman. A pirate or sorts. Who seemed to disdain the wearing of pants for all she tried to get into them.

[And he's examining the far wall, as if it has the mystery of life engraved on it or something.]

Hah! Not in the slightest. It's as if he knows that vast amounts of alcohol could drown him out for a while.

I will be careful. [A little smile, touched by his concern.]

[Her smiles falters the smallest bit.] We certainly were brought up well, in any case. [Though it was not by any mother or father in her recollection. A quiet sigh escapes before she remembers she is not entirely alone, and she startles somewhat, finding a smile and banishing heavy thoughts.]

I am not unworthy of life, I know this... [Her words are breathy and soft.] It is simply that I wonder why I was saved...

The Green? It has been so long since I have seen anything Green. Is there much room for distance running? [her voice is breathy with anticipation.]

[And now Aara is blushing darker still, and attempting in vain to hide that fact.] Y-you are too good my lor--ah! Alex.

[Then she's laughing--all out laughing--and there is a lightness in her chest.] A stick??

What?

[She blinked, looking back at Alex for a moment in confusion, and then a moment later it dawned on her.]

People aren't still...they're not still upset about what happened are they? Surely they understand...

[Alex smiles a bit wanly and gives half a shrug, and he does a damn fine job of covering any disappointment the subject dregs up.]

I guess the ones that matter are being cool about it .. Sollux and Isabella though .. [He shakes his head, looking upset despite his best attempt at not doing so.]

They'll get there, I think .. I just need to give them time and not push either of them. I can't do anymore about it than I have ..

[And he'd have the scars to prove it for the rest of his life.]

[Alex grins and chuckles softly, shaking his head.] I'm fine with just one, thanks.

[He listens with a slight tilt of his head, expression softening as Anders speaks of Hawke. The fondness in his tone was undeniable, however much he might try to cover it.]

He was a big help down below .. things could've gotten hairy if he hadn't kept his head on straight.

[Alex can't help the bark of laughter at the description.]

Well, pants are a bit over-rated .. the laws of decency that make everyone tromp around in so many layers .. [He tssks softly and shakes his head, though he is clearly teasing.

He watches the other man look away, studying his profile as he's given the chance to. Oh Anders, you're breaking hearts and you don't even know it. He chuckles softly in response, although he is shaking his head.]

And he's with you all the time? Save for the respite you had at the festival?

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