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[It's been some time since Anders arrived, though he's been keeping his head down for a few different reasons, at least a couple of them going by the names of Meredith and Sebastian. Scouting out areas and gathering herbs has kept him busy enough, all things considered, and given him some time to adjust as well. But unfortunately this place, wherever it is, is very different from anything he's used to.

The video clicks on clearly by accident after some time spent fumbling around, Anders unaware that he's broadcasting himself to everyone instead of just using text. He's looking quite a bit more battered than usual, his coat torn in a couple of places by what look like claws, feathers missing, and smudges of blood and grime on his face and neck. He's crouched low behind something, trying to keep still and out of sight while also using the odd device.]

any one konw how to get away frm angry cat w bit teeth

[There's a snarl a little too close by and Anders curses, jumping up and bolting from his hiding place, a blast of ice magic fired awkwardly back at the enraged sabre-tooth behind him. He'd really rather not kill it, but he might not have many other options.]

I gave it back, you blighted beast! Your cub is fine, stop chasing me!

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What--? Where are you?

What makes you so certain I have a blighted clue where I am right now? It's not like I can stop to ask for directions! [He's mostly yelling to vent anger, entirely unaware she can hear him. Maybe once he's had enough time to get away, he might try to answer with writing.]

[He's entirely too amused by this. Being overextended all the time has really brought out his mean streak.]

Turn it into a brick. Or turn the teeth into many tiny bricks, if you're feeling clever.

[Inside jokes? He's a terrible little man. And he doesn't even care.]

But that's probably not helpful when you aren't me.

What? Even if I could, why would anyone be that cruel?

[Not that he expects an answer right now, since he's not aware it's even recording.]

[Thero's amused, so he'll stay tuned in.]

It doesn't have to be permanent. I know of an apprentice who did it to himself repeatedly. ...He wasn't very good at magic.

[No one who was really in trouble would stop to argue like this, would they? So he'll go ahead and not wipe himself out with a transport spell just yet.]

The brick thing, I mean. I'm not sure the tooth thing is possible, but I thought it was clever.

What--

[Anders curses as he stumbles on something, then twists sharply to create a wall of ice between himself and the threat before running again.]

You can hear me?

Yes, it's continuous. I don't by any means have these awful things figured out, but they're handier than a window spell in certain ways.

Do you think you could perhaps consider telling me more about this thing when I'm not running for my life?

Yes, certainly. I'm not too difficult to find, and you can always just yell into this thing if asking after the crabby wizard doesn't do it. Best of luck.

[Despite her body not working as it should, Meredith was starting to explore. She wasn't going to be held back by a mineral. Thus far she'd counted herself lucky that she hadn't had to deal with the apostate.

Hearing shouting coming from up ahead, echoing through the trees, Meredith drew her blade and moved forward in time to see the shouter casting ice back. Of course. It couldn't have been someone she wanted to help, or even someone who deserved help. It had to be a creature that would just as likely attack her as him, provoked by the apostate.]

You stole its cub.

[There were times she wasn't quite sure how the apostate had lived so long. Now was one of them. She readied her blade as the creature moved forward, risking one befuddled look at the apostate first.]

Do you actually think about things before you do them, or do you simply act and then watch to see how everything explodes?

What--

[Anders half-turns, staggering a step at the sound of the voice. Oh, it's exactly what he needs. The blighted Knight-Commander.]

What are you doing here?!

What am I doing here. Truly, apostate, is that the best that you can do? You have provoked something's wrath and now it is headed for myself as well, something that I am not pleased by.

[Really, if she booked it out of here, it might just mess with the apostate instead. That was getting more tempting by the minute.]

Stand your ground and focus on it. This is your doing, after all.

I was hoping not to kill it! [He snaps, and it's sort of tempting to run and hope that the creature goes after the Knight-Commander instead - one less templar and a good meal for the cat - but he knows that won't happen. Meredith would just butcher the poor animal and leave it's cubs defenceless.

So he stops, turning to face the rampaging creature and also trying to keep an eye on the templar.]

[Here, Anders, have someone actually giving you advice.]

Head for the ship. The door will close behind you and you can wait until the cat has lost interest in you.

[Since he's not much use during the daytime in stopping the saber-tooths, might as well do the next best thing.]

Thank the Maker! Finally something useful!

[He'll swing off in the direction he thinks the ship is in. Of course, it's entirely possible he's wrong.]

[Useful is Lyall's middle name. But if Anders is going for video still, then so will Lyall. He peers at the screen for a moment, trying to gauge which part of the forest or fields he's in-- this would be so much easier if these communicators could transmit smell-- then adds out loud,]

Veer a bit further to the right, sir. Follow the slope uphill. You should see the hull over the trees momentarily.

[If he's in the area the werewolf thinks he's in, anyhow.]

You'd better know what you're doing-!

[Anders veers right, but it puts him out in the open more and the cat snarls as it picks up speed and races after him. He turns to try and make some attempt at slowing it further or defending himself, but a swipe catches his side and sends him spinning with a cry of pain.]

[When the camera spins along with Anders, Lyall gets a better view of the area, and he knows he's right. Even though he's never seen it in full daylight like that, those trees are unmistakable, and that bit of mountain in the background. His voice is calm, but confident, as he hurries to get out:]

Make a break for it, just over the hill to your right, and you should see the ship.

Where are you that there are sabre-tooth cats?

What makes you think I know where I am? It isn't as though I can stop and ask for directions!!

Okay, okay, but how is anyone supposed to come help you if you don't even know where you are? Pretty sure we don't have a way to track you.

[Anders, you're an idiot.]

I suggest running as fast as you can.

Really? I would never have considered that on my own!

[Actually, the better idea might just be killing the poor thing, but Anders can't help but feel that wouldn't be fair when it's his fault it's after him in the first place.]

I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or just that dumb. The evidence you've provided is that you'll enrage a wild animal.

I didn't know it was there! I thought it was just a lost kitten!

Judging by the look of the parent, I wouldn't expect the 'kitten' to look very pettable.

[!!!]

Anders! Maker-- are you all right?

Just a little scratched up, nothing major that I couldn't take care of myself.

[Whether that means no major injuries or if he just healed them himself is up in the air.]

But, if you don't mind me asking... Who are you, exactly?

Um...what? Are you sure you're all right?

[Her brows scrunch in confusion.]

It's me...Bethany. Bethany Hawke?

....So Anders is here and failing at getting some pussy. What else is new?

[An amused chuckle]

Oh, wonderful, you're here. I suppose at least someone can keep Fenris off my back in that case.

You don't sound particularly glad to see me.

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