RO > call me out; a forever open RP post

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CALL ME OUT a forever open rp post full muselist here. comment with the name of the character you want in the subject line. create a scenario or not. whatevs. let the tagging commence!

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SURPRISE GALLOWS TIME

[recluserose]

[To whoever visited Amelia's comfy home in Blackgale and knew about her being a witch... well, there was always more space than there appeared. It was her mentor's old place of residence after all so even after 50 plus years she's pretty sure she's barely explored all the doors that appeared in the endless hallway. Amelia had been able to keep track of a good number of them, but every once in a while she found a surprise.

The door that led to a library located in another continent and world altogether was one of them. It's a recent discovery and slowly she's learning about this "Thedas" and the city of Kirkwall and the misfortune of magic users here known as the Gallows.

Amelia kept herself out of sight and mind from these mages elves and human. Obviously, being a magic user was a negative thing if they had to be present in this location at all time while being guarded by these Templars. Definitely didn't want any trouble here. How on earth would she explain HER kind of magic?

But the lure of books filled with the history and culture of this new and fantastical (if dangerous) world called to her and she makes her third visit longer than the first two (a few hours each of being discreet and listening and not even setting foot outside and reading through choice books quickly).

She's supposed to be careful, but soon the history of Grey Wardens, dwarves, the Chantry, and magic engulf her. Amelia sits surrounded by piles of books immersed in these pages.

And promptly forgetting that her invisibility spell has just wore off and that her red hair, spectacles, and different clothing would make her stand out...]

[hopesillusion]

[ Really, going to the library was more of an excuse than anything. The more Meredith ground the mages under her heel, the less Orsino found himself leaving his office. Any change of scenery is welcome at this point- and it's quiet.

Orsino himself is just padding around, only giving the books a cursory look. The shock of unfamiliar red hair catches his attention, however, and he has to stop. He's behind whoever it is, but even so, he can't say they're familiar to him.

One hand drifts towards his staff, ready to make a grab for it as he clears his throat. ]

[recluserose]

[She must be REALLY into this book because she doesn't peel her eyes off the page and even makes a dismissive gesture with her hand.]

Just ONE more paragraph and I'll go, goodness! Let's see... "No one, for instance, has found any means of traveling-either over great distances or small ones-beyond putting one foot in front of the other." Well, no it can be poss--

[Okay something clicks and she looks up at the source of the noise]

... Oh.

[hopesillusion]

[ Staff forgotten for the moment, Orsino crosses his arms over his chest, giving her a look that usually makes the younger mages wilt. ]

Yes, "oh". Care to explain who you are and what you're doing here?

[recluserose]

[Nonetheless, she is older than she appears and has experience with younger students. So she just curtly replies]

My name is Amelia and I'm reading.

[Well, it's succinct]

[hopesillusion]

[ Well, ask a stupid question. ]

You're also trespassing. I should call the guards right now.

[recluserose]

That's a bit of hasty action don't you think? I was going to put these back after all. It's hardly a crime to read and return at least in my opinion.

[hopesillusion]

That doesn't change the fact that you are a complete stranger inside the Circle library without permission.

[recluserose]

Then I apologize for my intrusion. I couldn't help myself though. [She casts an admiring gaze at the bookshelves] This is a wonderful collection.

[hopesillusion]

[ His expression doesn't falter, though he does take notice of the way she looks at the books. ]

How did you get in here?

[recluserose]

I found a door and went through it.

[She stands up dusting off her long skirt and then adjusts her glasses]

As you can tell from my accent and my clothing I'm not from around here.

[hopesillusion]

You're fond of giving minimal information, aren't you?

[recluserose]

At least I'm not lying... [Snaps her fingers] Ah! Aren't you the First Enchanter?? I'm afraid I couldn't catch your full name even while I was eavesdropping.

[hopesillusion]

[ He quirks an eyebrow ] You're going to be a handful, I can tell.

My name is Orsino.

[recluserose]

I'm pleased to finally make your acquaintance then.

[hopesillusion]

I can't say the feeling is mutual, since you have yet to properly explain yourself.

[recluserose]

Aside from my name, I'm not sure where else to start to be honest.

[hopesillusion]

Where are you from, then, if not here?

[recluserose]

I'm from a town called Blackgale. Trust me, you won't find it on any map of Thedas so you'll just have to take my word for it.

[hopesillusion]

It's a rate talent to be able to answer questions without actually answering them.

[recluserose]

I should hope I have some talent for it after sixty years.

[hopesillusion]

[ his eyebrows shoot up at that, and he tenses, just slightly. ] Now you're only further complicating things.

I'll give you a choice- the two of us can sit down, and have a nice, rational, honest discussion, or I can call the guards.

[recluserose]

[She totally rolls her eyes, but she starts putting back the piles of books back in their proper places]

I'll opt for the former. I was trying to think of a way to approach someone here to talk to without too much suspicion, but I guess I'll be veering in this direction instead.

[hopesillusion]

[ Orsino himself is not bothered by the eyeroll. He just stands there, looking stern. ] You should have thought of that before you decided to sit around somewhere where you could get caught.

[recluserose]

[She wants to point out that she was invisible, but perhaps bringing up her own magic would be for later.]

Well, first thing's first: may I borrow a set of mage robes?