7th Mission // Video

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

[Jacob films this post while standing in front of the white walls of Helix Station in Maurtia Falls, wearing a navy-blue tank top and black shorts. Judging by the sweat visible on his arms, he just finished his exercise for the morning. His ramrod-straight posture projects an image of Official Business that doesn't match his casual tone of voice, or his workout clothes.]

Hey, everyone. I'm Jacob Taylor. I work with RISE: that's an imPort police team, for all you new arrivals out there. I'm putting together something new for the community... kind of a public safety resource. Like the FAQ, but focused on who's causing trouble these days.

So I thought I'd ask: what do you think are the biggest threats around here? Criminals, terrorists, the Soviets? Maybe there's something most of us haven't heard about yet that more people need to know about. It's important to be aware, especially when people might want you dead. There's always something happening under the surface around here.

Oh, and just so we're clear: this is going to be a list focusing on groups, not individual people. So don't bother talking about who your least favourite imPorts are.

[He pauses for a moment, then relaxes his posture as he segues into more civilian matters.]

That's about it for official business. Unofficially... I was wondering if anybody has got suggestions on a good name for a dog.

[He's totally planning to get a dog. Heads up, MF 001 housemates!]

Comments

[stubble]

There is no harm in repeating such things. It's a pleasure to meet you, Jacob. And a pleasure to meet another who appreciates a canine companion.

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Likewise, Cullen. I think you've got lots of company here when it comes to dogs. Seems like a lot of imPorts either like them or have one themselves. Or more than one.

[Will Graham. Hawke.]

A power like yours could make you a really popular guy around here. I'm sure there's lots of people who would love to know what their pet is thinking.

[stubble]

[ Maker help him. The last thing he wants is to be popular. He was popular in Skyhold and was constantly interrupted and bothered. ]

I am always willing to offer assistance should it be required. And it's nice to hear that others have a high appreciation for such creatures. There are those in my world who do not understand the value of a canine companion.

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

We have those in this world too. I think they're called 'cat people.'

[Jacob's not going to judge, though. He doesn't mind a nice cat, even though he is a Dog Person down to his bones.]

[stubble]

We have cats in Thedas too. Some are kept as animal companions. I cannot imagine appreciating one and not the other.

[ But then Cullen grew up on a farm. He appreciates animals in general. ]

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Really? People have pretty intense feelings about it here. They say the kind of pet you like somehow reflects on what kind of person you are.

[stubble]

Perhaps in times of peace, the people of my world have the luxury to worry about who claims what animal for a favored companion. For the last few decades, however, that luxury has been rare indeed.

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Is your world at war? Seems like that's a common background for us imPorts.

[stubble]

Almost perpetually, it seems. We survive one catastrophic disaster only to encounter another. I have heard others speak of war as well. It makes me wonder if that is why we in particular were brought here, given this one's turmoil.

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

I'm from the same kind of situation. Most of the people where I'm from aren't aware of the big threats, but that doesn't mean they're not out there. The Porter sure knows how to pick us.