PARTY BANTER MEME

[faderifting]

In the Dragon Age games, as you travel Thedas with your best pals, they have a lot of short conversations about politics, the weather, butts, etc. So this is the Fade Rift equivalent, in four easy steps!

1. Imagine your characters are on a very long walk somewhere, or on a very long walk back after kicking ass, or standing guard together, or gathering herbs, or working in the library late at night, or anything else sort of boring. You can provide context if you'd like, like "[ On the way back from Antiva: ]," but it isn't mandatory.

2. Post a few different remarks your character might make—similar to TFLN, except spoken out loud and less ridiculous, maybe, or maybe not, I don’t know your life—while passing the time.

3. Tag around to reply to those general remarks or to start new/wildcard conversations! Threads should be pretty short and involve minimal action; there’s no need to turn anything into a big production. Threadjacking to create multiperson conversations is encouraged (unless someone says not to). Multiple different conversations between the same characters occurring on different days are also encouraged.

4. Gather up all of your little conversation snippets like a bouquet and keep them forever, because they’re game canon.

Comments

[doggish]

Astarion!

[Excuse me sir what the fuck, and Astarion had best have a good grip on him, for Leto is wriggling. Legs kicking and one hand shoving roughly at Astarion's shoulder, he is a grown man, how dare you, stop this.]

Put me down! I am not some noblewoman in need of pampering, and I am not having you carry me all the way up to Hightown like this!

[doggish]

So long as you do not dare use it on me. I kick, and I would hate to mar your appearance with two missing front teeth.

[kantikoy]

[ A soft smile. ]

I do know.

[contritumella]

Everyone.

The Champions have just polished theirs better. Or made it sharper.

[sparklequeen]

[ She does it again for good measure. ]

Thanks for the help.

[icasm]

You're more than welcome.

[icasm]

[ ...ew. ]

Why do I have the impression you just lied to me?

[cozen]

Because you have excellent instincts.

[ Mold removed, he cuts what’s left in half. ]

But look! It is like new.

[notathreat]

Yeah, but I probably shouldn't-

[Bleed.]

[notathreat]

The physical part, anyway.

... you said you forgave her. But I bet that wasn't easy.

[notathreat]

But you don't like...?

[Gestures at ALL OF THAT]

[notathreat]

Are we gonna argue about who can throw who off the mage tower again? Because you cheated last time-

[Being a pain in this ass to cover the glowy feeling over the endearments thanks.]

[icasm]

[ Muttered: ] Fantastic.

[ And an eyebrow raise. ]

You do realize that mold starts before you can see it?

[favoriteanalyst]

I think you already managed to thoroughly distract yourself without my help, but you're welcome.

[indissection]

Does being married not surely say I should not be staring at other man lustfully?

[armd]

(That gets a little smile out of her.)

Thanks, River.

[armd]

I meant recently, but go ahead.

[indissection]

Not in my profession. That would barely count for anything.

[illithidnapped]

[Make no mistake: Astarion's absolutely enjoying this— even being shoved at and thrashed against, as if holding an unruly cat in the tightest grip imaginable.

It's downright precious, in fact.]

Oh you are such a fussy thing— most people would appreciate such a doting token of affection, you know.

But fine.

Ask nicely, and I'll let you down so you can muck yourself in Kirkwall's grit however much you like.

[sparklequeen]

For me it is. I mean, Queen of Bright Moon, which means connection to the moon stone, which means I get these powers. Which kinda work here but not the same way? Magic here is weird.

[sparklequeen]

It would be difficult, but it would still be worth trying. I have to think that.

[ She closes her eyes. ]

I can't let myself get cynical.

[sparklequeen]

[ A stare. Then Glimmer breaks out into giggles. ]

I can see why you like dogs so much.

[sparklequeen]

How long did it take you to figure that one out on your own?

[ She goes back to simply popping almonds into her mouth in the normal fashion. Easier, at least for now. ]

[sparklequeen]

Yeah, yeah.

[ Glimmer sighs and leans over to rest against Ellie's side. Stifles a yawn. ]

Waiting is always the worst part.

[sparklequeen]

[ The last time they talked about this, Glimmer hadn't been sure if Ellie wanted to hear it. ]

...It wasn't. It was really hard. I just...

[ It was what my mom would have wanted doesn't sound quite right, not really. ]

I think I said it before, but... I didn't want to carry all that hurt and anger and pain around inside me forever. And I realized that... well, she was more like me than I'd known.