This or That

[elementalherodragonlord]

This or That

1. Person A posts their character 2. Person B replies with RNG 1-13 3. Person A picks option A or B 4. Have fun rp'ing! 5. If you have suggestions to add to the table hmu and I'll do it

1a. Coffee Shop AU	or	1b. Flower Shop AU
2a. Alternate Universe	or	2b. Fix-It
3a. Enemies to Lovers	or	3b. Childhood Friends
4a. Angst	or	4b. Fluff
5a. Love at First Sight	or	5b. Pining
6a. Modern AU	or	6b. Historical AU
7a. Soulmates	or	7b. Unrequited
8a. Fake Dating	or	8b. Secret Dating
9a. Break-Up & Make-Up	or	9b. Proposals & Weddings
10a. Get Together	or	10b. Established Relationship
11a. Oblivious Pining	or	11b. Domestic Fluff
12a. Hurt/Comfort	or	12b. Crack
13a. Meet the Parents	or	13b. Meet Cute

Comments

[trystabbingit]

[Tabris has been planning this for a few days and hiding in a closet for the past few hours, but she's still not prepared to actually meet the Herald face to face. She's taller than she expected, about Shianni's height, but her body language couldn't be less like Tabris' cousin. She looks wary, reminding Tabris of children waiting for the police to leave the alienage before they went back to playing. The vallaslin are beautiful in person, delicate and intricate, more holy than the glow of the godright that lights up the hallway.]

[Speaking of which--]

Fuck, that glows more than I expected.

[A beat.]

Right, right-- Hi, I'm Tabris, I live in town. I am absolutely not supposed to be here, so I'd appreciate it if you didn't scream.

[She tries for a smile, and while it's strained, it's definitely genuine.]

Dalish friend of mine said you might need help getting out of here? Well, she actually said she'd let the dread wolf braid her hair if you'd actually agreed to be here, but I got the general idea.

[inthistryingtime]

[Egg's eyes go wide. Who is this woman? Is she being rescued? Really?]

Oh--um...

[She looks behind Tabris and can't see the guards so she ushers her inside the room and closes the door quietly behind them. Egg leans up against the door and lets out a soft puff of air.]

I'm Ellana but you..probably already know that. How did you get in here?

[Can she really trust Tabris? Well..this is still the best shot at escaping she's had in a month even if it is completely bizarre. She crosses her arms over her chest and frowns.]

Anyway, your friend was right, I didn't agree to be here. But how am I supposed to go anywhere with this?

[She holds up her glowing hand.]

re: tabris' rumor, no, they have not caught him

[trystabbingit]

[Alright! In the room, that's a good step forward. Tabris relaxes a little once there's a door between her and the angles of approach.]

Somebody I went to school with is on the cleaning crew in here. Last party we went to, she was complaining that the guard captain can't tell the elf girls apart, so she kept getting in trouble for other people's mistakes. Paid her off to let me come in for her shift today, hid in a closet until everyone went home.

[She shrugs, a smug grin on her face. The plan really was too simple, it shouldn't have worked, but apparently the Inquisition is more interested in keeping their golden goose in than keeping everyone else out. It's surprising after the assassination, but then, Tabris heard a rumor that they caught the guy already.]

[The smirk falls off immediately when Egg lifts her hand.]

Well, I brought leather gloves for you, but now that I'm actually seeing the maker-forsaken thing, I'm not sure that'll work. I have a knife, we could cut up your bedclothes and wrap it in layers? Have you experimented with hiding the light at all?

[A thoughtful pause!]

I was also planning on taking us out the window, but I'm not sure you could hold the rope if we need to mummify your hand. I can probably carry you? Maybe? The weight's not a problem, but the positioning might be a challenge...

they should get on that :|

[inthistryingtime]

[When Tabris explains how she got into the Haven Egg places a hand on her forehead in pure exasperation.]

Are you fucking kidding me? These shemlen deserve whatever is coming to them. Not that I'm not grateful you came! It's just...Creators...it was that easy??

[She shakes her head and sighs.]

I was going to ask if you checked if there were any guards outside my window or anything but I'm starting to doubt they put any thought into me trying to escape.

[Egg herself has put plenty of thought into escape over the past month. Under other circumstances she's able to get herself in and out of almost anywhere without being noticed, she's practiced in walking silently in places where she could snap a branch with any step, but with all eyes on her she had given up on any real possibility of getting out. It just didn't seem possible until she at least got some control over the godright's power. With Tabris here though...]

I've really only tried to cover it when it's keeping me awake. I'm sure you can imagine how difficult it would be to sleep with a flashlight shining at you all night.

[She gives Tabris a tired smile.]

The pillow works okay if I press it really hard against my hand so maybe if we have enough layers that would do the trick? It's risky.

[Egg looks over Tabris when she suggests carrying her. She's small but Egg can see even at a glance that she has strong arms. It looks like she's experienced with using her body so she's probably right about the weight. Egg shrugs.]

If you have a rope I do have more than one hand.

[She holds up her non-glowing hand for emphasis.]

I'm, well, I used to be one of the hunters for my clan and I mostly use a bow and arrow, it's quieter than a gun. I can probably support myself if you spot me.