Blood from Stone [AU]

[Varric]

Varric nods rapidly, pointing at his mouth.

[Tethras Clan]

Merrill shakes her head. "Not how it works. A single remove will try and remove all of them, though it's somewhat a matter of chance on whether each will break. Two of them are too powerful for the spell I have readied however, I'll have to commune for an hour first." Varric sighs, expecting how the rest of this will go. "From what I can tell, the most powerful are the one binding his ability to communicate and one that's slowing his thoughts. I... I guess Bartrand knew what would hurt the most."

[Carver Amell]

Carver makes a face. "Okay. Let me get through Helene's statement then you and I can commune and pray together -- I'm out as well. Go ahead and try to break what you can while I keep reading?"

He frowns down at the page. "Where was I... Two: I have chosen to travel to Draslina for treatment of my worsening condition. I will not be travelling with you to Orzammar. I leave tomorrow, as soon as I can arrange passage. I would like some questions answered before I leave."

Carver sighs, rubbing the back of his neck. "I'd rather you not but if you're ill I guess it's fine."

Then back to reading: "This part's indented a bit. A: How long has Varric been missing? Uh, I answered that already, since the Ball. B: Were Varric and Bartrand working together? It doesn't look like it," adds Carver. "But we'll get the whole story once he's decursed. C: What was Bartrand's aim? Uh, again, pretty sure Varric has to answer that one, too. D, what is the extent of Varric's injuries, yeah, still has to wait. I'm not sure we can answer any of this right now, sorry, Helene..."

[Tethras Clan]

Varric scowls a little, then clears his throat. Then jumps a little as Merrill chants and taps him on the forehead. Merrill hums softly, then accounces, "I managed to get the ones for..." She falters, then changes to, "The mind and communication ones are untouched, like I knew they would be. So is the one for muscle control. But I removed... the other three. Sorry. The better spell I can ready in an hour should get all the rest without issue."

[Carver Amell]

Carver nods. "Then, looking over the rest of these questions, it'd better wait. Item three here is a statement that Helene will write out a longer statement while I pray and Miki delivers that note. So I guess we break to prepare and send out letters. Helene, are you going to be okay while I do that?"

[Helene Dakesh]

Helene, still rocking and looking at no-one, gives a small, jerky set of nods. 

[Carver Amell]

"Okay. Anything else urgent?"

[Varric]

Looking vastly relieved, Varric smiles faintly and pats her arm. "Vanks." I can deal with the rest, just having those... urges gone is enough for now. That and seeing my kids safe. Well, most of my kids. Still the damned hero, Marian? Right, focus on now. Gods, thoughts so damn slow. 

He clears his throat again, not willing to wait until Helene can get the information needed for a less troubled mind. "Eight. Wa- eight. No heae. Lay heave. No plants lay heave. No plants width," he turns and spits on Bartrand. "No tack width'em for yarns. Yee-arns. Yee-heres." He swallows, as if his mouth is bone dry despite just spitting. "Jelly us. Re- vance. Gin. Asshole." He pauses at hearing that last word come out normally.

[Helene Dakesh]

No plans to leave. No plans with Bartrand. No talk with him for years. Jealous. Revenge. Helene gives another small, jerky nod.

[Carver Amell]

Carver frowns. "...whatever that means. I guess Helene figured it out?" At another nod, he continues. "Anything else urgent?"

[Tethras Clan]

The room is silent for a moment, then Merrill raises her hand. "Not... super urgent but I should introduce Kevin to people? I kind of rescued him from diabolic evil minions- or maybe sorta kidnapped him a little, 'cause they were maybe his legal but evil guardians 'cause he's got a mental disorder but I was able to work out what medicine he's supposed to be on with his help so he's actually pretty good right now but yeah. Also, he can just naturally spot Possessed and maybe even Claimed people? So... that's handy."

Kevin waves a little from the wall.

[Bethany]

"...neat?" Beth offers weakly. "Umm. Nice to met you?" 

[Carver Amell]

"...I was wondering what his deal was," admits Carver. "Cool. That's not really urgent though. I want to get Dad back to normal as soon as possible. Can you prepare Regeneration?" he adds. "We need at least three, maybe four -- Don might need two separate castings. I can always take them to a healer once we're done here though. Uh, anything we can do to protect the house as well. I don't get spells, but I need to pray to recharge my healing. Silence, if you need to as well, we're just gonna step over into the next room so it's quiet." 

[Tethras Clan]

Merrill snorts, then shakes her head. "I wish. Adventurer's Regenerate is stupid advanced. I can do the ritual though. It takes about twelve hours for each person but it can regrow everything in one go. About six hours of prep before hand too. We... probably have everything we need to do it at least. Might be short for the third cast." She sighs. "But we can get the rest of that handled, then work out long-term later."

Nodding, Aveline smiles a little. "I can stay for a couple of hours, keep watch while all of you rest." She gives Carver a flat look. "Sound good?"

[Carver Amell]

Carver nods. "Then do what you can, prioritize healing and protection. We'll sort out the regens later." He takes a deep breath, then smiles at Aveline. "Thanks."

"Alright, let's do this."