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ANGST MEME

Sometimes we all want to play some angst and see just how far our characters will fall.

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1. just depressed.

Things are tough, you're feeling worn out, or whatever the case, you're depressed. You need help or someone else thinks you do anyway.

2. abandoned.

You were left behind by everyone you hold dear and now you're forced to see how well they've adjusted, how happy they all are while you're screaming inside.

3. sick.

Cold, flu, or something even worse, all you can do is lay back and let someone take care of you.

4. fight.

You've been fighting nonstop with the other person and it just keep escalating.

5. break up.

You're being broken up with and they won't reconsider... Damn.

6. separated.

For some reason, you've been separated from the other person for a long time.

7. kidnapped.

You've been held captive for how long now? Maybe they've been torturing you even, using your blood to write ransom notes, threatening to cut off fingers to send next, etc. Rescue is on the way though, right?

8. beaten up.

Just because someone didn't like you or maybe they wanted something you had, whatever the case is, you're coming home sporting some nasty wounds and bruises.

9. jealousy.

You just have this undeniable jealousy suddenly and you need to let it out.

10. cheated on.This goes beyond just suspicion and you have full on proof of what your lover has done. How do you handle it?

11. apathetic.

You're not sad, you're not happy, you just... don't feel much anymore. The sparkle of life has gone right out of you and you're just going through the motions now.

12. addicted.

Drugs, alcohol, whatever your drug of choice is, you can't fight the draw and you can't draw yourself out of the hole, but the other person is going to try.

13. bad romance.

You know this isn't good for either of you, but you can't stop now.

14. fear.

Nightmares, the feeling someone is following you, etc. You can't shake the feeling.

15. insanity.

You're seeing things and hearing them, waking up only to realize you've done things you don't remember or you're in a place you weren't before. You're losing it and you don't know what to do.

16. guilt.

It's eating you up inside and you have to tell someone about it now. You want to be punished and you won't take no for an answer.

17. loss

You've lost something dear to you.

18. wild card.

Combine some options or make your own!

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Protecting a mage who destroyed the Kirkwall Chantry is a lifestyle?

[He has more of an attachment to his staff, but he'll miss the coat in the cold weather.]

That will ease our way slightly. I had no money when I escaped, usually. I hid a few coppers here and there sometimes if I could but it never lasted.

That, I think, is more of a life choice. The rest of it...

[ She shrugs. She just didn't think anyone would want her for more than a quick tumble so why bother? ]

Well, being Champion has certainly given me more than enough of that. I always kept it on me - no one dared pickpocket from me and it was safer than leaving it with my mother.

You are...

[He shakes his head. He can't believe anyone would choose him, especially after what he had done.]

Warden armor would allow us to move without trouble. I don't know where we'd get a set for Merrill, but I have mine still.

[He couldn't leave that behind, there were too many good memories to forget completely.]

Ridiculous? Talented? Charming? Foolish? All of the above work, Anders.

[ She grins, nudging his foot with her own before she glances out of the cave. ]

I'll find us something. Mercenary armour would work just as well... Maybe I can copy the design of your Warden armour and do a little magic of my own.

Too good to me.

[He smiles weakly at her. It's the best he can manage right now.]

It's not hard. Silver, blue, the symbol on the chestplate and only a Warden will be able to tell it's not real. We might get into some real trouble if they catch us. Wardens are very... protective of the order.

You've saved my life too many times for me to count, Anders. I'm more than happy to do the same for you.

[ She moves over, seeking his comfort a little. She didn't have much of a home left, but... She was leaving it, and he was all that she had left to tether herself to. ]

I can do it. Mother taught me a few things, here and there.

[He reaches out and squeezes her shoulder gently. He doesn't deserve her loyalty, he really doesn't.]

She taught you to counterfeit armor? She was an interesting woman.

[ Lifting her hand, she takes his in her own - only hoping he doesn't mind the connection much. ]

She taught me to sew. I don't think she intended for me to fall into counterfeiting, however.

[He doesn't mind. However, he doesn't think he deserves it but that's a very different issue.]

The great Champion of Kirkwall sewing? That's hard to fathom when I've seen you swing a sword twice your size.

[ She laughs, tilting her head back to grin at him. ]

I'll have you know I made my own dresses once I became Lady Hawke.

I don't think I've ever seen you in a dress. Even that time we went to Orlais you wore pants. I don't believe you.

[But Anders never went to the Hightown events Hawke was forced to attend. He stayed to Lowtown and Darktown.]

You should be glad you didn't. I tripped over myself and spilt wine on our host.

[ She shrugs a shoulder, leaning her head to rest it against his leg. She's exhausted, but not enough to sleep. It's just... Bone deep. ]

I'm sure they'll tell that story for the rest of their lives. The great Hawke spilled on me, it was marvelous. They were probably honored.

Are you alright?

[ She snorts, lifting a hand to cover her mouth. ]

I hope those stories reached Orlais. 'Watch out for the Champion, she is a great warrior but is terrible at carrying wine'.

[ Glancing up, she nods. ]

Fine. I'm just... [ She sighs. ] I feel somewhat adrift.

Of course they have. Those stories have a way of spreading more than the ones Varric's written.

[He squeezes her shoulder.]

We're not adrift. We have a plan. First, we get armor that allows us to travel mostly unnoticed. Then we head to the Anderfels. Once we reach there we can decide what's next.

[ She hesitates for a moment before she turns, settling on her knees and kneeling up so she can look at him. ]

You're not planning on leaving me, are you?

[ She's lost her mother, her sister, her brother and her father. She'll never see her best friend again. She might break beyond repair if she lost Anders too. ]

[He sighs heavily and shakes his head.]

I should. You would have a much better life without me troubling you but... I don't think I can.

[She is too important to him. He hates what he's done to her but he still believes it was right.]

Thank you, Anders. I... I'm not sure I'd survive without you.

[ Honesty comes hard to her, sometimes, but at least it comes. She closes her eyes and breathes out hard, shivering a little - not from cold, but from the weight and fear she holds. ]

Ah, a few health poultices here and there and you'd be fine. You're the most capable person I know. Whatever happens you'll find a way to keep going. You're strong, Hawke, not just physically.

No, Anders. I'm serious.

[ She takes his hands, squeezing gently. ]

I don't think you understand. I need you, not for your healing. For you.

I'm going to bring you nothing but trouble. I still host Vengeance, I carry the Taint so eventually I'll have my Calling and the Chantry is out for my head on a pike. I don't understand why you still care, why you would want all the complications.

I am incredibly grateful, whatever your reasons.

You don't have to understand. You just have to deal with it.

[ Hawke grins, her typical cheeky smirk. ]

You're not getting rid of me. Not for a very long time.

[He shakes his head, but he has a very hesitant but real smile.]

Five years from now, a hundred years from now someone like me can be friends with someone like you without anyone questioning it.

If anyone questions it now I'll bash them over the head. That will teach them.

[ She's glad of his smile, however, her hands squeezing his again. ]

You'll be bashing quite a few heads.