RP: Daylen

[heromiyuu]

Neria considered herself a well-versed person regarding magic and other things that interested her in personal level, so she was very impressed with the rare books she found in the underground library, place where everything had started for her. She had used some quick, simple spells to clean a bit of the dust covering the entire place and brought along a teapot with fresh made tea to help her through her studies. Things were calm again in Skyhold and meeting Alistair after a long time separated had refreshed her energy and mind, providing the perfect occasion to deepen some parts of her research about the Cure.

She was sitting with her back turned to the door, several books and parchments in front of her, quill on her right hand making notes while the index finger of the left hand travelled from line to line, word to word, aiding her eyes to highlight important things. The woman was barefeet, boots dropped on the floor, feet caressing Jäger's belly, the powerful and mighty mabari lying under the table, snoring like there was no tomorrow.

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[daylen_amell_fadewalk]

"Yep. Amazing. Wonderful. Horrible, painful and gutting sometimes too." Daylen shrugged. "So, that's why things are complicated. I lost mine, Alistair, and now I'm having all these feelings about his majesty." He grimaced, knowing Alistair would hate being called that, but not sure how else to differentiate.

"Which is why I asked if you had thoughts about copies or versions and the difference between your husband and the other one. I certainly don't want to step into any more shit."

He stretched his neck and then looked over at the books she had been using. "So you said you were close? With curing the taint?"

[heromiyuu]

She couldn't help but giggle.
"Rest assured my husband's scars will probably speak for themselves.

Then she glanced at her own research.
"Close, yes. I'm figuring out some alchemical uses for High Dragon's blood, but I'm having a hard time finding a way to keep it from driving the user insane."

[daylen_amell_fadewalk]

Daylen chuckled weakly. If he was close enough to see Neria's husband's scars, he'd already be in trouble.

The mention of dragon blood made his eyes widen. "Well, that's promising? Is it likely to work? How insane are we talking here? On a scale of Isolde to Uldred?"

[heromiyuu]

"on a scale of Isolde to Uldred, I find really hard to tell which on is the craziest. Can we stick with more insane than Branka?"

She led out a sigh.

"Something feels off, though. This might be a solution, but I highly doubt is the only one. And then, rumors about Lyrium being alive and Red Lyrium being nothing but tainted Lyrium makes me wonder what truly is the Taint... I don't know if I can move forward with the research without it."

[daylen_amell_fadewalk]

"I don't know if researching red lyrium sounds like such a great idea? I mean, from what I heard about Kirkwall, it makes people go crazy and then explode. Which seems less than helpful. But I'm not a researcher. What do I know?" He chuckled and gestured toward the books. "I wish I could be more helpful, but it wasn't my quest."

[heromiyuu]

"I heard something very curious once: Red Lyrium is Lyrium corrupted by magic. This, of course, before hearing that Red Lyrium is actually Tainted by the Darkspawn. But it makes me wonder that the Taint might be a magical disease, therefore, the right purifying spell could do thr trick."

Neria shook her head, standing to pour more tea.

"I know, I know, purifying spells are probably the first thing someone ever tried but... perhaps we need to find out the exact opposite for it to work." the woman scratched her forehead "Sorry, I'm just rambling. Happens when I don't know where to look."

[daylen_amell_fadewalk]

Daylen nodded slowly, trying to follow her jumps. She knew far more about red lyrium than he did, apparently. "It sounds like you're much farther ahead on this than anyone I've ever heard mention it before."

He stood, setting aside the teacup, stomach growling softly. "I think I should continue my quest for the food I heard was being so very carefully rationed. But it was nice to meet you. And if I can help with this--" he nodded to her notes. "--let me know. I'd make a wonderful test subject I bet."

(OOC: gotta wander off to bed. We should try to do another scene with the two heroes and their Alistairs sometime soon. :D)

[heromiyuu]

"Certainly!"
She smiled, full heartedly and warm.

"I won't be far from here, I suppose, but whenever you feel like talking or gossiping, count me in."

(ooc: Yes! We should totally talk to them and think of something! Maybe when Daylen is settled with his majesty, so things can be slightly more awkward xD)