I'm glad to hear you've returned. Would tomorrow suit? I've an office in the central Gallows tower, I expect to be working most of the day, so I'm at your disposal.
Yes, I'm an early riser, so that will work well. Let me know if you have any trouble finding your way.
[On the assumption that he doesn't, he'll find Julius in his office as promised, working his way through a stack of reports. His desk is tidy but full, and there are a few maps (or perhaps very large scrolls) that he's propped up in a corner for lack of room to roll them out fully.]
[ Hanzo wakes early too, even if he might not like it, and after making sure that he's fed his little lizards he makes his way to the offices. Pausing outside, he hesitates for a moment before he knocks and steps inside, only a single step. ]
[He gets to his feet and offers a hand to clasp; he's not entirely sure whether that's a custom they have in the north, but if not, he's surely been in Kirkwall long enough it's not surprising.]
I apologize for reaching out to you originally at the time I did. Word of the situation hadn't yet fully reached me then. My enthusiasm for assistance, though ill-timed, was genuine.
I worked for many years in Tevinter. I want to stop Corypheus and the Venatori and I know how and where to find information on him. If we can find that then we can stop him.
[ He's completely serious as he speaks. ]
I have not been home in a long time, but I thought I might be of some use.
Good. Well. I take it you've been briefly on the general scope of the project, and I've made you some notes on what I've been doing.
I've frankly been trying to do the best I can to wade through the materials we have, but I've recently begun to suspect I'm going in circles. An outside perspective is welcome. I also think it may be worth trying to identify more... specific, manageable tasks to assign. It's a massive project, and we've got an interesting assortment of personnel.
[Only slightly euphemistic.]
So. If you know how and where, that's a good start.
[ It's a position he imagined himself able to be able to assist in, which is why he is here. He would not blindly pin his name to something in the hopes of gaining status - not when he is trying to keep under the radar. ]
Such information could be found in the Magisterium's library in Minrathous, but that is not something that can be accessed now. [ He frowns, leaning back a little, arms crossing. ] Tevinter would hold the most information on Corypheus as it stands, but there might be some record of other people such as him in other records. With the Circles in pieces it might be that those who were former mages of the circle might know who best to ask for information on the libraries.
Well, we've three Circle-trained mages on the project, myself included. And a scholar from the university at Val Royeaux, not to mention the bard-trained Orlesian linguist, so if we find something, we can almost certainly read it.
[He sighs, lightly.]
There's also the Wardens. They imprisoned Corypheus, once, but they're generally a tight-lipped bunch. There are some letters you may find interesting -- I've indicated in my notes. And there's Warden Larius, who reportedly worked with Hawke to kill him and then inconveniently vanished.
There should be many routes to discovering information, then. If it is something from Tevinter then I will be able to recognise where it is from and where to find more, I am sure.
[ Leaning back, Hanzo frowns just a little. ]
I am not close with many Wardens, so I am not sure what much I could offer. Do we have more information on Larius?
[He rifles through the papers on his desk to retrieve a message, clearly sent by raven.]
This came from Skyold just a few days ago. Not a guarantee, but a lead on where he was last seen. Worth following up, I think.
[He doesn't make it a question, but he holds it out to Hanzo, clearly soliciting input. Involvement with red lyrium smugglers doesn't suggest much good about what's become of the man, but it is something to look into, at least.]
[ Hanzo takes it without pause, taking the papers and beginning to read through them. It's not new for him, being involved in decision making and research, but it has been some time since he has not worked independently. ]
Lyrium smuggling. It should not come as a surprise.
[ He frowns, touching the papers for a moment, in thought, before - ]
Is there anyone who may be capable of finding him? You know the members better than I, as it stands.
I was thinking of asking for volunteers, first. Ideally at least one Warden, but not exclusively Wardens.
[One because it increases the chances Larius might talk to them, other people because while Julius has no particular problem with Wardens, they aren't exactly known for being forthcoming.]
[ Hanzo has no opinions on them one way or the other, at least; they're not something he had ever encountered much. Being a Magister allowed him some things, but interaction with Grey Wardens was not one of them. ]
I think the sooner the better, unless you've any objections. My thought is to suggest two separate operations; one group might try to infiltrate the smugglers, if they think it can be done, while the other might try to intercept their communications. I'm certainly open to other suggestions, though, if you've any.
I have no objections. [ It's not his project, after all; he is just here to assist as far as he's concerned. He's not the leader. ] A group that is more stealthy would be best, then. I am sure there are project members that would be more than happy to take on the mission.
I'll start pursuing it then. If you've other suggestions for avenues to pursue, or methods to pursue them, I welcome the suggestions. I hope our work will be collaborative, as time goes on.
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[crystal into action, assuming that works]
[On the assumption that he doesn't, he'll find Julius in his office as promised, working his way through a stack of reports. His desk is tidy but full, and there are a few maps (or perhaps very large scrolls) that he's propped up in a corner for lack of room to roll them out fully.]
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Enchanter.
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[He gets to his feet and offers a hand to clasp; he's not entirely sure whether that's a custom they have in the north, but if not, he's surely been in Kirkwall long enough it's not surprising.]
I apologize for reaching out to you originally at the time I did. Word of the situation hadn't yet fully reached me then. My enthusiasm for assistance, though ill-timed, was genuine.
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It was no fault of yours. No one could have predicted what was going to happen in Minrathous. [ He moves, sitting down slowly. ] I was not imposed.
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Alright. So. I've been giving some thought to where to begin, but before I do, I was curious. What led you to apply for the position?
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[ He's completely serious as he speaks. ]
I have not been home in a long time, but I thought I might be of some use.
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I've frankly been trying to do the best I can to wade through the materials we have, but I've recently begun to suspect I'm going in circles. An outside perspective is welcome. I also think it may be worth trying to identify more... specific, manageable tasks to assign. It's a massive project, and we've got an interesting assortment of personnel.
[Only slightly euphemistic.]
So. If you know how and where, that's a good start.
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[ It's a position he imagined himself able to be able to assist in, which is why he is here. He would not blindly pin his name to something in the hopes of gaining status - not when he is trying to keep under the radar. ]
Such information could be found in the Magisterium's library in Minrathous, but that is not something that can be accessed now. [ He frowns, leaning back a little, arms crossing. ] Tevinter would hold the most information on Corypheus as it stands, but there might be some record of other people such as him in other records. With the Circles in pieces it might be that those who were former mages of the circle might know who best to ask for information on the libraries.
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[He sighs, lightly.]
There's also the Wardens. They imprisoned Corypheus, once, but they're generally a tight-lipped bunch. There are some letters you may find interesting -- I've indicated in my notes. And there's Warden Larius, who reportedly worked with Hawke to kill him and then inconveniently vanished.
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[ Leaning back, Hanzo frowns just a little. ]
I am not close with many Wardens, so I am not sure what much I could offer. Do we have more information on Larius?
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[He rifles through the papers on his desk to retrieve a message, clearly sent by raven.]
This came from Skyold just a few days ago. Not a guarantee, but a lead on where he was last seen. Worth following up, I think.
[He doesn't make it a question, but he holds it out to Hanzo, clearly soliciting input. Involvement with red lyrium smugglers doesn't suggest much good about what's become of the man, but it is something to look into, at least.]
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Lyrium smuggling. It should not come as a surprise.
[ He frowns, touching the papers for a moment, in thought, before - ]
Is there anyone who may be capable of finding him? You know the members better than I, as it stands.
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[One because it increases the chances Larius might talk to them, other people because while Julius has no particular problem with Wardens, they aren't exactly known for being forthcoming.]
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[ Hanzo has no opinions on them one way or the other, at least; they're not something he had ever encountered much. Being a Magister allowed him some things, but interaction with Grey Wardens was not one of them. ]
When would you have this investigation start?
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