http://halfbad.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] halfbad.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomtownies2014-09-27 10:06 am
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the perk: saturday afternoon

The news that another Black Witch (or someone who could make themselves look like one) was on island had set Nathan on edge. He hadn't slept much last night and sleeping inside tended to make his sleep a little more restless than when he slept outside. But, he didn't want to chance being outside if this was Jessica (or another Hunter with that Gift). It'd just be too easy for her to come upon him and put a knife in his belly.

Despite not wanting to be an easy target, Nathan also didn't want to hide so he'd dragged himself out of his room and down into town. Caffeine wasn't something he'd taken too back home but it was needed now. He ordered by pointing randomly at the menu and was grateful the barista didn't ask him too many questions about the drink. Just made it and handed it to him.

Nathan paid and then took his drink outside so he could sit at one of the tables there. His back was against the wall just in case. He didn't want anyone to sneak up on him. Better to see anyone who might come by. Nathan took a sip of the drink, made a face at the sweetness and took another sip.

Maybe it'd get better after he got used to the flavor.

[Open for Nathan bothering, possibly his father a little later or using the Perk for your own Parents Weekend needs!]
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[identity profile] no-tranquility.livejournal.com 2014-09-27 06:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yes."

Karl lingered on that thought for a moment. Took a sip of his tea. "I'm sorry," he said, managing a small smile. "I didn't mean to depress you with Thedas' turmoil."

[identity profile] halfbad.livejournal.com 2014-09-27 06:55 pm (UTC)(link)
"No no, it's okay. I'm used to depressing things," Nathan said and then snickered. "Sounds pretty terrible to say, doesn't it? There's nothing like that where I'm from but I understand the concept. People wanting to control those they don't understand."

[identity profile] no-tranquility.livejournal.com 2014-09-27 06:58 pm (UTC)(link)
"It is far too common," Karl said quietly. "I dream of better days, but I am not as prone to acting on it as our mutual acquaintance. I only left the Tower because I feared for his life."

[identity profile] halfbad.livejournal.com 2014-09-27 07:03 pm (UTC)(link)
"Do you think that there will be better days for your kind?" he asked thoughtfully. "Could Anders, one day, return and help that to happen or is it beyond help?"

[identity profile] no-tranquility.livejournal.com 2014-09-27 07:05 pm (UTC)(link)
"I don't know," Karl said honestly. "Sometimes the future seems very bleak. Other days... not all of the Templars are bad sorts."

[identity profile] halfbad.livejournal.com 2014-09-27 07:12 pm (UTC)(link)
"So, there's hope just not a lot?" Nathan guessed. "That's...better than nothing, I suppose."

[identity profile] no-tranquility.livejournal.com 2014-09-27 07:18 pm (UTC)(link)
"You should ask Anders," Karl said, with a wan smile. "He's both more and less of a pessimist than I am."

[identity profile] halfbad.livejournal.com 2014-09-27 07:22 pm (UTC)(link)
"When I see him next, I will," Nathan promised. "But I do hope there's some chance of things turning around. If only so you have something to look forward to."

[identity profile] no-tranquility.livejournal.com 2014-09-27 07:37 pm (UTC)(link)
"I have hope," Karl said, nodding. "But right now my best bet seems to be staying here, if I can."

[identity profile] halfbad.livejournal.com 2014-09-27 07:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"I agree." Nathan didn't know him well and only knew the situation from Karl and Anders but it sounded better to stay here. "If you can, you should stay. After getting used to it, I think you'll even like it."
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