[phone]

[3wayforjustice]

It's one thing after another in this wretched place, isn't it? Lies. Zombies. Insanity.

One would hope in these desperate, bizarre circumstances, we could rely on someone... but apparently that isn't even the truth, is it?

[After that bitter statement, the next is something of an aside, as he's putting the phone back down. Because leave it to Anders to be a cryptic jerk like that.]

Maker's breath, I wish I could drink.



[LATER -- as in, after the phonecall, he's just sort of sitting in the room he claimed as an office space of sorts, writing furiously on anything even remotely paper-like.]

[Disturb the cranky mage at your leisure.]

Comments

[thenewnancydrew]

I rely on God. [ This is said in an unsure voice. ] When things get tough, I turn to Him.

[3wayforjustice]

Well. The Maker doesn't seem too interested in the goings-on of this place.

So that idea is out.

[thenewnancydrew]

Sometimes it takes a while. For Him to, you know, answer your prayers and stuff. [ Sob, witnessing is so hard for her. ] And sometimes He does it without you ever noticing.

[3wayforjustice]

I sincerely doubt that.

Not to mention, your Maker doesn't seem terribly fond of men like me.

[thenewnancydrew]

God loves everybody. It may not seem like it, but He really does.

[3wayforjustice]

Of course. And the way to show such love is to claim magic is evil, and that mages must be locked away, only to be murdered if they step out of line.

I think I'd rather be loved by a Qunari, thank you.

[thenewnancydrew]

[ Magic? Geez, this different worlds stuff sure makes things difficult. ]

My God wouldn't do that. I guess the God in your world is different.

[3wayforjustice]

Yes, I'm sure they wouldn't.

[Religion is never a good thing -- look at the Qunari.]

[thenewnancydrew]

[ She lets out a soft sigh. ]

Do you maybe want to... come to the church with me? Just to give it a shot?

[3wayforjustice]

And what would that accomplish? If I don't already believe in your Maker, how would sitting in your chantry change anything?

[thenewnancydrew]

It might not. Believing is a choice, and nobody can make you do it. I was just hoping you might give it a shot.

[3wayforjustice]

Why?

Why would it matter that a random stranger would rather drink than sit in a chantry?

[thenewnancydrew]

Because I'm a Christian. It's what we do.

[3wayforjustice]

Drag people into your religion?

[Well. That sounds familiar.]

I suppose next, you'll say we should be grateful for your efforts?

[thenewnancydrew]

No! [ It comes out quickly, and she sounds alarmed. ] That's not what I'm doing. I'm witnessing. I'm not trying to force you into it. It doesn't work that way.

[3wayforjustice]

... You're what now?

[thenewnancydrew]

[ A pause. ] Um... witnessing?

[3wayforjustice]

... Meaning?

[thenewnancydrew]

I'm... telling people about God?

[3wayforjustice]

So wouldn't that be evangelizing, and not simply witnessing?

[thenewnancydrew]

Um, no. I'm not preaching the Bible to you or trying to convert you. I'm just telling you about God. The same as telling you about an old friend.

[3wayforjustice]

One I didn't ask to hear about.

[thenewnancydrew]

You didn't have to.

[3wayforjustice]

I beg to differ.

[thenewnancydrew]

I don't. It wouldn't be quite the same if you asked for it.