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[selfpraise]

[Dorian's making this post from some corner of the library he's claimed for himself. Piles and piles of books can be seen in the background and he also holds one in his hand although he chucks it to one side as the video starts.]

That had to be the quietest party I've ever attended. Not a single death and no one's reputation torn to shreds. Formal events such as this swearing in should have more of high society tearing into each other because how else do you get over the tedium of smiling politely all night?

I suppose the identity game was meant to be the entertainment, but that's a little too Orlesian for my tastes.

[There's a pause as he stares at something out of view, someone walking past who can't believe that he isn't trying to keep his voice down to a whisper. But they don't say anything so Dorian continues on.]

Now where was I? Ah, yes. Change is inevitable and I thought the level of technology would be the only thing I needed to get used to, but if the parties are going to be a lot less bloody then I'd like to know what else I should expect. Keep in mind personal hygiene is still optional to a large number of people back in my world. [He wrinkles his nose in distaste at the thought of people like Blackwall.]

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[ferrisbuellean]

[That is some pretty epic facial hair, bro. Jeff almost feels insignificant with his manly stubble when compared to such a magnificent 'tash.]

I hear there's been bombings and brawls in the past, so I figure we got off pretty lightly. Kind of a drag though, right?

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[selfpraise]

[As you should Jeff. All should feel inferior next to something as beautiful as that.]

Infinitely safer for us, but with the effect of being tedious as well. I wonder if it's appropriate to say a little danger is fine.

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[siriusly]

[look. Manabu was going to keep scrolling without comment but one, that is the wildest mustache he's seen sans a beard and two...he can't tell if the throw-down fight things are sarcasm or not.

and three...uh. man. he doesn't know. there's a three, but he's not figured it out yet. maybe the hint at maybe showers not being a thing in whatever mustachioed mosh-pit world he's from.

anyway. he's going to do his best to address the actual prompt and not inquire about the other stuff, but he's going to look plainly obvious about it:]

Euh...You mean... As far as personal conveniences go? [frown. optional hygiene.] Like electric toothbrushes or hair dryers...?

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[selfpraise]

[Dorian's going to ignore that obvious curiosity if he's not going to be asked. No point in beating around the bush.]

Yes, those are some of the things that are new to me. I took the time to figure those out first since grooming is so important to me.

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[selfimage]

Lacking explosions, was it? I was wondering why I didn't hear anything.

[ there's a curious cluck of his tongue. ]

I wouldn't take it as an example for the next one. Viruses, terrorist attacks, and monster truck rallies have all found themselves onto the agenda somehow or another.

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[selfpraise]

[Hey, he asked for explanations, not more questions.]

What's a 'monster truck'?

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[whathawksdo]

[ Speak of personal hygiene and of course a Fereldan appears. ]

Sounds like I picked the right one to skip. The first one I went to broke out into a huge fist fight, though I admit it was still fairly dull before that happened.

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[selfpraise]

But no one died which proves my point in how dull these affairs are here.

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[sunasuna]

They aren't always so uneventful. The first Swear-In I attended was interrupted by a series of attacks on Heropa. It made for a rather interesting evening.

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[selfpraise]

Outside forces are a different thing to having the guest of honour assassinate someone without disrupting the event.

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[cleptes]

The consumption of alcohol is a good way to ease the boredom.

[She's glad that there was no death or destruction at her first swearing-in ceremony.]

I haven't been here long enough to tell you much about what to expect.

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[selfpraise]

[Spoilers: that is exactly what he did.]

Alcohol is good for a great many things, all of them enjoyable.

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[sizetwelve]

[ His parties sound a lot like the kinds of parties Sherlock Holmes attends. Or her wedding. Oooh what a thing. Have a chirpy English lady sitting on the edge of her seat. ]

Expect the unexpected. To have it go so well was a breath of air, as there's no telling what will come about the next time.

Your Orlesian parties sound quite...interesting. How much death is there really?

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[selfpraise]

An Orlesian party will have people dancing around in masks and someone's reputation ruined by the end of the night and a death or two behind the scenes quietly hushed up, a Tevinter party, which is where I'm from, is considered a good one if there's been at least one open murder.

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[rideme]

[POINTS.]

You and I got to have words.

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[selfpraise]

[Dorian has no idea what Bull might want to discuss considering this clearly isn't about driving him up the wall with innuendo.]

About what?

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[ursawhiner]

I thought the party was pretty cool. Didn't see a lot of people playing the game, though.

It was also my first big party here, so who knows. Maybe the next one will have a fight.

[This child is wearing a truly terrible vest and trucker hat combination.]

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[selfpraise]

[This poor child, but this is also a child and therefore likely to have been dressed by someone else. Dorian judges the adult behind this.]

So you can participate as well?

[He's wondering how much of the adult he needs to play here.]

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[abduxel]

[The demon onscreen appears to be a regular man, dressed in an all-black suit. His ram horns are invisible to most people, hidden by glamour magic, but could be seen given the right set of abilities.]

You've got to make your own fun, sometimes.

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[selfpraise]

[Sadly, Dorian would have to be there and casting dispel to see those horns.]

A pity then that there's no one I particularly want dead.

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[brushoff]

[ heeey, it's the pretty other Dorian! he can't help but give the screen a small wave. ]

Don't worry, this party was an outlier. We got kidnapped at one of the previous ones! [ said in a tone of pure sarcasm. yaaaay, kidnapping. :| ]

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[selfpraise]

[Other Dorian gets a flourish in return. There really did need to be more good looking Dorians in the world.]

Kidnapping is a whole different story. No one likes things to drag.

[Dorian's not good at platitudes so this is about the best it'll get.]

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[bokator]

Just wait. There'll be something cropping up.

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[selfpraise]

Depressingly pessimistic aren't you?

[incendere]

[Oh my god that is a lot of books. Like. Too many books.]

You make it sound like you're disappointed.

[selfpraise]

[Dorian is a nerd who likes to do nerd things like read.]

A little, I hardly expected the affair to go off without a hitch.

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[blondtactician]

Oh dear, do you really think a library is a good place to have a video chat? Do you perhaps need some help with etiquette? :/ There should be some books on the matter. Though they're usually in the children's section. [Someone works at a library, although not the one in De Chima, so Dorian fortunately/unfortunately isn't subjected to his most passive aggressive shushing.]

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[selfpraise]

[Dorian has been responding solely with video, but for his first text he'll make an exception.]

No one's said anything and I've counted at least four people who have heard me.