drei [txt] [Early Evening]

[token_vengeance]

[Erik didn't receive a token. A great deal of his group didn't. But some...well some did. It's frustrating; he doesn't think that the tokens will ever actually let them leave this place. He has been proven right, though, that things here are more complicated when it comes to the missions.

Doesn't mean he is happy. In fact, he may have destroyed a

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[magerights]

I did, so it seems strange that some others didn't. Do you need to return in a hurry? I don't mind giving you my token if you need it.

[video]

[token_vengeance]

[Erik shakes his head.]

I appreciate the sentiment, but so far we aren't even sure if tokens are tied to one person or not.

[video]

[magerights]

Then this is a good way to find out if that's the case or not. If not with you, then with someone else, don't you agree?

[video]

[token_vengeance]

Are you so willing to stay in this cage?

[He quirks an eyebrow, genuinely curious.]

[video]

[magerights]

If someone else can have the chance at freedom, especially if their need is greater than mine, then yes.

[He smiles sadly.] I don't even know if I'll return to Thedas even if I leave here, Erik. I was somewhere else before I came there, what if I only end up being sent back to that place? Or somewhere new? And even if I do make it back to Kirkwall again... Well, it isn't likely that I'll live that much longer, I imagine.

[video]

[token_vengeance]

If there is something I could do for you, in your world...I swear I would attempt it, Anders.

[He's completely honest. But in reality it's an empty gesture, thought. There is nothing that can be done; they both have work to do in each of their worlds.]

You never know. You may get back and live just yet.

[video]

[magerights]

I suppose there's the faint possibility, but it's not likely. But don't fear for me. I've already accepted what will happen, what would be the price for my actions. When the time comes, I won't run from it.

But until then I want to do everything I can to help others here with the time I have left in me.

[video]

[token_vengeance]

[Erik doesn't really know what to say to that. Anders has a selfless streak that Erik doesn't. But a great deal of that comes from having to be self reliant for years; if he doesn't survive, the cause won't either, perhaps.

So he has more selfishness, there. But it's admirable to see in the mage.]

You're a better man than I.

[video]

[magerights]

[A shadow passes over his expression and he glances away from Erik's face on the screen.]

I doubt that very much.

[video]

[token_vengeance]

We all have our demons, Anders.

[He watches the other carefully.]

Some of us just control them better than others.

[video]

[magerights]

[Erik's watchfulness pays off; Anders stills at the mention of demons, tensing faintly and looking conflicted and uncertain. But he recovers quickly, shaking his head.]

And sometimes that lack of control is the worst part. I... should go. I have things to do, although if you change your mind on testing if these tokens can be transferred, then you're welcome to contact me.

[video]

[token_vengeance]

Anders...

[Erik sighs, trying to control his frustration.]

All right. But know my door is open if you want to discuss this.