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I made a smol gift for dalishfreckles and theharellan! This is just a little mix of songs that make me think of Ian and Solas -- I hope you like it!

[listen on 8tracks]

i. penelope’s theme (nathan johnson & the cinemetic underground) ii. land of the living (roo panes) iii. who am i (vance joy) iv. how sweet it is (julia stone) v. i found a way (first aid kit) vi. sunflower (the weepies) vii. hello my old heart (the oh hellos) vii. if the stars were mine (melody gardot) ix. bloom (the paper kites) x.for you (passenger) xi. dear fellow traveler (sea wolf) xii. dreams (fleetwood mac) xiii. like real people do (hozier) xiv. welcome home (radical face)

#gifts for friends #makes whirring noises and leaves this here

tagged by: thereluctantking one song: “Hummingbird” by The Weepies two movies: What’s Up Doc, The Royal Tenenbaums three TV shows: BBC Merlin, X Files, Twin Peaks four animals: Bunnies, alpacas, parrots, owls five foods: Peaches, brie, apples, chocolate, tortilla chips six people to tag: anyone who wants to and has not done it yet!

#memes for merrill #tagging game!

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"Don't I know you? You seem familiar..."

“I — don’t think so? Unless you’re the one who was complaining about me picking flowers from your garden…but if so, Varric told me to tell you that I definitely was not doing that, even though I was.”

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He considered correcting her misconception, but decided against it. Something about her manner told him that it would end in frustration and confusion—likely on both their parts. Instead, he hooked his thumbs into his belt, and nodded. “I have. I’d consider her a friend, actually, although I’m not sure I was ever anything more than a source of mild amusement.”

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Merrill tilted her head at him before nodding sympathetically. “Oh, I know that feeling,” she replied, hopping off the last step with an exaggerated bounce. “I’m not entirely sure that any of my friends would keep me around if they couldn’t laugh at me sometimes. Although, I suppose that’s just the nature of friendship, isn’t it? We all have to laugh at one another’s flaws or else someone who isn’t so -- well, friendly -- will do it anyway.”

#banter #thereluctantking

enigmaticagentalice

Merrill you cutie

#((this is so gorgeous and lovely and just wow merrill you are too powerful and cute))

((Heart, star, and whatever one you think looks closest to a horseshoe!))

❤ describe how they show affection.

Have you ever read about the Five Love Languages? It’s a breakdown of five distinct types of affection and which one(s) are most comfortable/used by certain individuals. In Merrill’s case, I feel that the biggest two are physical affection and a desire for quality time. Fingertips entwined in hair, soft touches on the cheek, gentle whispers against lips — those are all very “Merrill”. The same goes for non-romantic relationships; expect big hugs and cuddles if you’re a close friend! However, it doesn’t stop at physical contact. She also shows affection by offering her undivided attention to those she cares about. She values togetherness in her relationships and hopes to show just how very special the receiving person is by spending lots of time with them.

✭ what is one of their favourite items?

Merrill has a broken geode fragment that she recovered from the old ruins where Tamlen disappeared. It caught her eye even in the relative darkness, the torchlight causing the tiny crystals to glitter and shine, and she tucked it into her pouch alongside the shard from the Eluvian.

§ how would their hair gray? or would they lose their hair first?

I think Merrill’s hair would go grey in delicate, wispy streaks. Subtle enough at first, but quite obvious over time as more and more grey peppered her dark hair.

#memes for merrill #thereluctantking

✑

✑ describe something they like without naming it

Fingertips stained a deep purple-red from the sweet treat plucked straight off the bush. A trickle of juice, the prickle of a thorn — you pick up another from the sun-warmed basket and sigh, contented in the tartness that reminds you of your old home. Of the earth. Of the summer. Of simpler times.

#memes for merrill #didntsayandrastesays

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Headcanon Meme Time!

⌆ a nervous tic or habit they do

⏀ describe their usual smile

⇅ do they look up or down while thinking?

❧ describe their usual sleeping position

✑ describe something they like without naming it

✜ what’s their posture like in a normal situation?

❖ describe their hands

❞ write a quote they would find themselves saying

§ how would their hair gray? or would they lose their hair first?

❤ describe how they show affection.

✭ what is one of their favorite items?

#memes for merrill

thereluctantking said: ((if you wouldn’t mind, please tag when you post pictures of your gorgeous face, because seeing it makes my heart stop! Thanks! I appreciate it! <3))

xfdcghgbkjnkj tsee you have to stop being so sweet and precious all the time, okay? My poor heart can't take it!!

#out of frolicking #thereluctantking

(( Friends, this is just a PSA to let you know that if you ever need something tagged for your own safety or find me doing something problematic, don't hesitate to let me know! I want my blogs - both my personal and DARP - to be safe, warm, welcoming places for everyone. Thanks! ))

#out of frolicking

Welcome to the no make-up, messy hair, just-got-back-from-my-early-music-lecture Munday look. What are your Munday looks, friends?

#munday #((this is tsee's anders mug that I can use all the time now because wE LIVE TOGETHER #also the lighting in the new place is really wonderful and I'm super digging it #also also tsee's collection of loose leaf teas is both wonderful and intimidating so I'm trying lots of them!))

Hogwarts Verse Headcanons:

family

Pureblood/Halfblood/Muggleborn: Pureblood, although unknown to her a she came to Hogwarts from foster care. Family Allegiance: Unknown Hogwarts/Home for Hols: Stays at Hogwarts

hogwarts

House: Ravenclaw Pet: Lop-eared rabbit named Willow. She can be seen hopping about the grounds, occasionally wearing a small backpack in order to deliver important letters. Wand: Apple and Hippogriff feather, 11". Quite springy. Patronus: A small sparrow Boggart: Dead friends Amortentia: The earth after a light rain, fresh blackberries, bergamot, and campfire smoke Favourite Ghost: Merrill and Peeves have a interesting friendship -- if you could call it that. He never picks on her, teases her, or throws things at her like he does the other students, which has led to much speculation among her classmates. In reality, she simply expressed her deepest sympathies to Peeves in her first year that poltergeists are classified as non-beings and then offered him a bit of toast.

academics

Best/Favourite Classes: Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures, Ancient Runes Worst/Hated Classes: She doesn't especially hate any classes, but she is hopeless at Transfiguration Prefect? Head Boy/Girl?: While Merrill is an exceptional student, her tendency to live with her head in the clouds is not really a trait that would be compatible with being a Prefect, let alone Head Girl. OWLs: Merrill receives an O in Herbology and Ancient Runes, Es in Divination, Defense Against the Dark Arts, and Care of Magical Creatures (she is assured it would have been an O had she not been quite so entranced by the Hippogriff), and an A in Charms, Potions, and History of Magic. She also receives a P in Transfiguration, much to her dismay. NEWTs: Merrill takes her NEWTs in Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures, and Ancient Runes. She wishes she could take Divination, but her workload grows to be too much and she is forced to drop that dream in her sixth year.

spare time

Quidditch: Merrill loves watching the sport, the players flitting about in the air like human-sized birds, but is not aggressive enough on a broom to be a valuable player. However, Merrill was given the opportunity to be the official Hogwarts Quidditch commentator in her second year, as no one else wanted the position. It has proven to be a hilariously ill-advised decision, as she doesn't quite understand the rules and often gets distracted by irrelevant information. Favourite Hogwarts Hangout: Merrill spends a great deal of her time outside, whether it be atop the Astronomy Tower or in the tall grass, speaking amiably to the Whomping Willow. Rumour has it that Merrill often sneaks into The Forbidden Forest after curfew, although she has never been caught. This could be due to the fact that she knows the ins and outs of the secret passages more than any of her classmates could hope to. Favourite Hogsmeade Shop: Tomes & Scrolls, and Madam Puddifoot's Tea Shop Most likely to win house points for: Good deeds Most likely to lose house points for: Being caught wandering the halls or lurking in the library past curfew

#headcanons #v; up to no good #hogwarts verse

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"Don't I know you? You seem familiar..."

"I — don’t think so? Unless you’re the one who was complaining about me picking flowers from your garden…but if so, Varric told me to tell you that I definitely was not doing that, even though I was.”

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Alistair laughed lightly, coming down the steps from the Chantry. “Not me, I’m afraid,” he told her, a friendly smile wrinkling the corners of his eyes. “I’ve got about as much a green thumb as a golem.”

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Merrill beamed brightly at the stranger in return, his warm smile bolstering her confidence. “Funny,” she replied, blinking at him. “I never knew golems had green thumbs — I always thought they were more…greyish. Have you really been that close to one?”

#thereluctantking #banter

"Don't I know you? You seem familiar..."

#thereluctantking #banter

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☁ - If they’re caught out in the rain how do they react?

Merrill loves everything about rain. The way it trickles down her face, mixing with the sweat on her skin, making her feel alive and new. The way the earth smells sweeter after the storm passes, everything fresh and somehow greener. The quiet swell of it pattering down on the dirt, or the loud pounding of it against the jagged rocks of Sundermount. All of it triggers “home” in her, every drop of water purging the stifling negativity and rejuvenating her passion for life - past and present. So, when Merrill is caught in the rain, she does exactly what she feels is right; she lets it wash over her until she is absolved.

#hidinginhumor #merrill answers things

✓ - How do they react to praise? ✕ - How do they handle rejection? ☮ - Do they have an idol or someone they look up to?

✓ - How do they react to praise?

Oh my, Merrill and praise are a recipe for a bumbling disaster. It’s a rare thing for Merrill to be congratulated for what she does - after all, blood magic and obsession with ancient artefacts aren’t exactly high on the “praise-worthy” list. However, when she is complimented, she is known to turn pink and start rambling nonsense until the other party finds a way to calm her down.

✕ - How do they handle rejection?

Rejection is no stranger to Merrill. She has spent most of her life being shunned and isolated in one way or the other - by her clan, by the elves in the Alienage, and to some extent, by her friends in the Kirkwall crew. It would be going too far to say she is used to it, because honestly, how does one ever “get used to” being tossed aside? More accurately, she endures it in stride, but it still stings like an old scab being reopened time and time again.

☮ - Do they have an idol or someone they look up to?

Merrill looks up to nearly all of her friends for one reason or another. Isabela is interesting, bursting with sex appeal and tales of her adventures out on the sea. Hawke is strong, both in body and mind, and it never ceases to amaze Merrill just how stable they can be amidst the constant chaos. Anders’ dedication and passion reflects Merrill’s own, although the other mage will never see that comparison, and he serves as a silent reminder to Merrill that she must persevere despite the opinions of others. Fenris is powerful - he can command a room just by entering the doorway and Merrill envies that effortless confidence. Varric is warm and fiercely loyal, traits Merrill deeply respects, and he always seems to know what to do, whether that be knowing the right thing to say or the right buttons to push. All in all, there are bits and pieces of everyone she knows that she respects and wishes she could be more like.

#thereluctantking #merrill answers things

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questions about your character.

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♥ - What does ‘love’ mean to them? ♠ - What are they afraid of? ♦ - What is one thing about them that they are most proud of? ♣ - What is one thing that they find embarrassing? (About them, others, things in general) ★ - Do they prefer daytime or nighttime and why? ☾- Are they prone to nightmares or dreamless sleep? ☼ - Something that/Someone who makes them happy. ☁ - If they’re caught out in the rain how do they react? ♪ - Are they musically inclined? ♫ - What kind of music do they enjoy? ✓ - How do they react to praise? ✕ - How do they handle rejection? ☺ - Do they prefer sour or sweet treats? ❄ - Favorite season and why? ☮ - Do they have an idol or someone they look up to? ❤ - Do they have a love interest? ✖ - Who is someone they just cannot stand? ♔ - Do they value loyalty? ♕ - Do they trust easily?

#memes for merrill