he can hardly believe his own eyes. he almost feels like
theatrically rubbing them with the edge of his palm, but
decides against it. a fond, nostalgic smirk will have to do.
his eyes are heavy, only brought about by the even heavier
weight on his shoulders. his eyes are heavy, nearly half-shut
from a distinct weariness — no thanks to the false calling,
to dreams that push the lines of his sanity.
he silently wonders how much of that is evident. alistair
stares into distances at times, as if everything he’s ever
been dealt is projected onto it (as barbaric markings on
a cave, as writing in clouds, as imagery in a burning fire).
and, yet, he can’t help but grin—so much so that the skin
surrounding his eyes crinkle. he exhales through his nose,
a makeshift laugh.
’ you should write more. ‘
❛If it is any compensation for the lack
of letters, my hair began to grey five
years a f t e r the Fifth Blight ended.❜
ʜᴇ ᴍɪᴍɪᴄᴋᴇᴅ ᴀʟɪsᴛᴀɪʀ's smirk, albeit smaller in comparison ;
never the one to actually smile, but made the long trek of effort when
reunited with friends of old. His Mabari, Barkspawn, barked happily &
sat in front of Alistair, expecting a pat on the head & kind words. The
Commander also felt it -- weariness, paranoia, & the false Calling that
did nothing but ruin his mental health.
A cure for the Taint. Why did he
ever consider going on this quest?
❛Knowing I, it wouldn't be a letter ten
paragraphs long. Four words, crudely
written in the worse handwriting Ferelden
ever saw: Long time no see.❜
❛-- & maybe, just maybe, a
drawing of Barkspawn here.❜