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[solitaryrose]

This is Queen Anora of Ferelden.

I am not delusional. The lack of a country to rule puts me out of a job. But as a country is not geography, I would like to know whether any Fereldans who survived are currently out of stasis. I have no political power, but I can at least serve as an advocate in these difficult times. I know the proper channels and I'm an excellent negotiator, as you well know.

For the rest of you, I am a volunteer aiding the sick. If there is anything I can do for you, please do not hesitate to ask.

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[vorrutyer]

I am deeply grateful, dear lady. And my word, what a charming username.

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But do go on. What sorts of things?

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[solitaryrose]

They blame the incident on the commoners of Olympia who are displeased with Simwe's unfavorable spending. It's probably only gossip, but they don't seem to believe the location of the explosion in the plebeian district was an accident. That is very likely correct.

I will speak with Max presently. Perhaps she has learned something.

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[vorrutyer]

I certainly hope she has. Still, that's interesting...Though would the commoners have access to those sorts of bioweapons?

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[solitaryrose]

Whether they do or don't, they couldn't be mad enough to set it off in their own district. The mention of Simwe is...isn't that what Simwe does? Alchemy and the like? Perhaps that is where the weapon came from.

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[vorrutyer]

Oh, I don't know. I know plenty of people who would cut off their own nose to spite their face - or murder their own people to stir up vicious sentiment.

But - well. I do have a contact over at the Institute. Charming fellow named Dorian. Do you know him?

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[solitaryrose]

I have met him.

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[vorrutyer]

I trust you like him. He's terribly endearing.

[ because he's basically byerly's brother from another mother. ]

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[solitaryrose]

Byerly, that is practically narcissism. [She noticed.] I'll speak with him. I have something I would like you to do, in the meanwhile.

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[vorrutyer]

Do you, now? I'm listening.

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[solitaryrose]

A man has approached me wishing advocacy for three of his comrades who claim to have been falsely accused of the explosion that released this plague. I would like you to meet with him. If he can deliver you their written testimonies, I will need you to get them to me relatively quickly.

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[vorrutyer]

I live to serve, Your Majesty. Is it the fellow who responded to your broadcast after me?

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[solitaryrose]

Not him, but the one after. His name is Reinhardt Wilhelm.

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[vorrutyer]

Ah. And...after he delivers these testimonies...Shall I see if he returns to those comrades of his?

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[solitaryrose]

No. You are to bring those testimonies to me.

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[vorrutyer]

Are you quite certain? It might be advantageous to know where they are...

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[solitaryrose]

[There's a significant pause as she considers. If these men need further aid, it would indeed be better to learn where they are. And if they are guilty after all, it would also be convenient.]

Very well. Follow him and learn what you can of their location. But he may not return to him--I suggested a blind drop, as he is uncertain whether he can meet with the fugitives personally at all. But learn what you can.

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[vorrutyer]

[ He bows. ]

Your servant.

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[solitaryrose]

Thank you, Byerly. I will find a way to repay you.

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[vorrutyer]

Your esteem is payment enough for me, dear queen.