minor injury meme.

[estivates]

You or your meme partner has been hurt, but don't worry! This time around it's not that bad. You can still limp your way out of this mess.

INJURIES.
1. Sprain/strain. How did you screw up walking?
2. Broken bones. Simple fractures still hurt.
3. Cuts. Hopefully one of you has a sewing kit.
4. Burns. Location, location, location. Let's pray this one isn't on your ass.
5. Concussion. No, they're most likely not holding up fifteen fingers.
6. Other. I'm not a doctor.

HOW'D IT HAPPEN.
1. Stupidity. You did this to yourself.
2. Accident. Is an unintentional attack still an attack?
3. Attack. Don't lie, you deserved it.
4. Other. It's probably still your own fault.

WHERE'D IT HAPPEN.
1. Home. Did you remember to invest in a first aid kit?
2. School/Work. This should be excellent for getting you out of doing stuff!
3. Outdoors. Predators like the smell of blood. Clean up asap.
4. In the water. Hopefully there aren't any sharks!
5. Other. Like a hospital. That'd be handy.

Comments

[pavus_redemit]

[It's actually fairly true. Cullen seems to forget whatever move he was making when she goes by.]

You and I should have a game sometime. We can see which mage is the better strategist.

[Dorian smiles softly, one of his rare genuine smiles.]

Bull makes me rather happy as well.

[inquisitorialness]

You're on.

[ She leans close, nudges his side gently with her elbow, grinning. ]

At least some good has come of all this. Even if he's dragging you into tavern brawls.

[pavus_redemit]

His apology better be good though or I'll make him suffer as I have.

[He puffs himself up again, all pride and lordship.]

[inquisitorialness]

He will if he knows what's good for him. He's a smart guy.

[ Iron Bull may want to be seen as nothing more than a mindless hitting machine, but she knows better. Knows he has a quick and discerning mind, and he knows how to read people. ]

[pavus_redemit]

The Commander doesn't test your patience does he? He seems quite steady.

[Perhaps he's prying a little but he's genuinely curious that she is happy and will be kept happy.]

[inquisitorialness]

[ She shakes her head a little, smiling fondly. ]

He doesn't give himself enough credit sometimes. And I think he doesn't quite think he... deserves me? But I don't mind explaining that he's wrong.

[pavus_redemit]

Ah, how interesting. I suppose that fits with his serious demeanor. Well, you just keep proving him wrong and I will laugh with amusement at how flustered he gets.

[He pats her hand gently, like a dotting uncle.]

[inquisitorialness]

[ Dorian might understand, if he knew of Cullen's struggles. If he knew of the terrible things he's endured. But those are things he's told her in confidence, things she keeps close. They're his to share, and hers to keep to herself. ]

He is adorable when he gets flustered.

[pavus_redemit]

[Dorian has some understanding simply through the friendship he has with the Commander but he never pries. Cullen treats him the same. That's why they're friends.]

I almost expect all his fur to ruffle with his mood.

[inquisitorialness]

He's come close, once or twice.

[ She's pretty sure that poor messenger who interrupted them on the battlements is still terrified of Cullen. ]

And sometimes he seems very... boyish.

[pavus_redemit]

Boyish, but not childish?

[Dorian and Bull have scarred many a messenger, serving wench and others around Skyhold. It's why they are no secret to anyone.]

There's a difference, you know.

[inquisitorialness]

No, not childish. [ She shrugs and grasps for words. ]

He's just... unsure of himself, sometimes. The first time he kissed me, he apologized.

[pavus_redemit]

Oh, I hate when they do that. Don't apologize, you fool, kiss me again!

[He throws up his hands, dramatic as always.] I do hope he kissed you again. I can give him a proper talking to.

[inquisitorialness]

[ She laughs a little. ] Oh, he definitely did. Once I made it very clear that was exactly what I wanted.

Now that he knows - he's much more confident. Mostly. I understand, I was - Perhaps you don't know what it means, here, Templars and mages...

[pavus_redemit]

I have a feeling it wasn't encouraged by your Chantry. Then again, it's not encouraged in the Imperium either but mostly because it dilutes the pure magical bloodlines. You have different reasons, I'm sure.

[As always, he's not impressed with the Circles and the ridiculous South.] He is an ex-Templar though.

[inquisitorialness]

"Not encouraged" is a nice way of putting it.

[ Her smile turns a little wry. ]

He isn't a Templar anymore, no, but the things we're taught - they stick with us. In the Circle - Templars were not our friends. They were there to watch us. One of the first things you learn as an apprentice mage is that if necessary, they're there to kill us. They learn the same.

[pavus_redemit]

And your Circle is much better than mine. A shining example of how mages are meant to be trained and kept safe from the rest of Thedas.

[The sarcasm is heavy in his voice.]

Well, I encourage you fully. What you learn can be unlearned, overcome. Look at me.

[inquisitorialness]

A "Vint" and a Qunari, it's terribly scandalous.

[ She flashes him a smile. There are people who find the very fact that she's allowed someone from Tevinter and a Qunari to join her cause scandalous, but she ignores it. ]

We trust each other. That's - amazing, really. [ Considering the years of conditioning, the years of being taught that Templars and mages don't mix, that they can never and should never trust each other - coupled with knowing what Cullen went through in Ferelden. It means the world to her. ]

[pavus_redemit]

My ancestors are properly horrified, I'm sure. Of course it's none of their business. It's never been anyone's business who I bed but that's Tevinter for you. We're as concerned with breeding as the Qun.

[The blacksmit spits at him. It's one of the nicer reactions. There's that damn Chantry priestess who keeps harping on him too. Nothing is easy for him here.]

And why wouldn't you? Put aside the ridiculous Templars and Mages titles and see each other for people and suddenly you can be lovers, shockingly, you can love! It's amazing how treating people with respect makes them human.

[inquisitorialness]

Does wonders for the ego, too. Not being seen as a potential abomination, or a weapon, or a tool for someone else's ends.

[ She nudges him again. ] And being worshiped, not because I'm the Herald of Andraste, that's nice...

[pavus_redemit]

I have learned that it is not magic that makes someone a weapon or an abomination.

[He laughs and it's deep, genuine laughter.] He does look like a man who is very good at worship. Very devout.

[inquisitorialness]

True enough.

[ Her smile turns a little lovestruck. ] He's very attentive. Have you ever been with someone who makes you feel like their whole world revolves around you?

[pavus_redemit]

Bull is very attentive in other ways. [He doesn't want to be the one to explain their unusual sex life to her. He really doesn't. Bull can be the one to do it.] That's not to say he doesn't leave me satisfied but I don't think it's quite like what you and the Commander have.

[Although, he would not be surprised if the Commander has a bit of kinky side to him.]

[inquisitorialness]

[ Details - probably aren't necessary. As far as she's concerned, knowing he's happy is all the detail she needs.

Cullen probably would never be as kinky as Iron Bull. Sex on his desk is the most unusual thing they've done so far. ]

As long as it works for you. I know you rib each other all the time but you can't hide the fact that you care about each other, you know.

[pavus_redemit]

[It's a shame she will never know the joy of being tied up and driven crazy. A shame Cullen will never know it either.]

I can't decide if his teasing is the worst or the Chargers. Don't let his good looks fool you, Krem is ruthless. I cannot see the Commander as someone to tease. Very direct that man. Problem? Siege engines will fix it.