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beaubartley · 4 years

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For @scharoux ‘s @14daysofdalovers prompts.

Day 9- Bee (Mine)

Pairing - Pre Crestwood Solavellan

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“Is there something I can assist you with in my belongings, Sera?” Solas asked.

Why the dahn’direlan was here, and why— for the love of all things good and reasonable— she felt she needed to throw everything her twitchy little fingers muddled through onto the floor were questions Solas knew would never receive an answer for, and yet, here he was—willingly facing redundancy.

Sera did not seem the least bit bothered by his presence or his displeasure. “My bees’ve gone missing. A big buncha’em I was savin’ for a rainy day an’ now it’s all cats and dogs and no buzzers in sight.”

He was relatively sure he had understood the majority of that. “And what would make you think that I would ever have something to do with any of that?”

“It’s obvious, innit? Yous was the last one I jigged with, what with them climby crawlies in your sleeping bag, and now suddenly my bees are poofed.” She kicked over a small sack that held some of his brushes and tools in it and Solas had to physically restrain himself from knocking Sera on her ass to get her to stop—cringing and sighing would have to suffice, although it was not proving effective at the moment. “Friggin’ shite, I had such a good plan for ‘em too.”

Sera let out an undignified grunt of further unhappiness, as if— somehow— her trashing his personal space was a major inconvenience. “It’s all balls up anyways, I’m out. This room is makin me duller by the minute. Why quizzy has such a hard on for your dusty crap stick I’ll never know.”

“Always a pleasure,” Solas near spat as he held the door open for her, closing it once he was mostly sure she had made it all the way through. ‘And may the door send you sprawling into the nearest very very very painful void on your way out.’

He looked back at the complete mess that was now his room and took in a deep breath as he pinched the bridge of his nose to try and stall the oncoming headache. Cleaning had not exactly been on his itinerary for the day, but when had his plans ever really gone his way? Even on a scale as minute as this it seemed improbable.

Later, with his quarters back in order, Solas took some time to stretch and walk about. Sera had not been wrong, his room was exceedingly depressing. It was intentionally so, but even still…

The rain from that morning had finally passed and the medicinal garden Lavellan had planted was fragrant in its dampness. Solas let it fill his lungs in deep inhales as he made his way through.

Morrigan was blessedly absent, and it was him noticing this that brought him to spotting Lavellan, crouched low in a flowerbed.

He observed her quietly, taking note of the empty jars strewn about her mud slicked boots. What was she up to?

“Vhen’an.” He said and he had to suppress the smug grin at Lavellan practically jumping from her skin. She did fall back onto her heels though, clutching another jar close to her chest, although this one was markedly full and...buzzing?

“Solas!” Lavellan exclaimed, letting out a relieved breath. “It’s just you.”

There was a lot to be said for that.

“Hm, apologies for being ‘just me’,” He quipped, savoring the small eye roll she gave him right before she smiled warmly. “You appear to be otherwise engaged, shall I leave you to it?”

“Please stay,” She said a little too quickly. “I am almost finished.”

“And finished with what, exactly?” Solas bent lower to try and get a better look. An interesting mix of guilt and frustration flashed across the Inquisitor’s face as she showed the contents to him.

“Ah, so you are the culprit.” He let out a chuckle, standing straighter as he took the container of bees and examined it closer. “I feel it is my obligation to warn you that our young Sera is currently on a rampage looking for a notorious Bee Bandit.”

“Yes, well, our Sera can rightly stuff it.” Lavellan griped, gently taking the jar and its precious cargo back as it was handed it to her. “I hate those damn bombs of hers and she knows it too. It’s cruel.”

“Cruel?” Solas asked, all playfulness gone. He was suddenly struck by her. The curve of her brow as she muddled over her anger—it was a rare sight to see over something that, in Solas’ opinion, was a nonissue.

“You don’t think so?” Lavellan turned her eyes to him, determinedly even. “To take jarfulls of these benevolent and purposeful creatures, stuff them into a cramped little space, and then launch them to their death all for the sake of possibly disarming an enemy?”

He shrugged. “I suppose I never gave it much thought, nor had I any idea you felt so strongly on the matter.”

Lavellan gently rendered the cork from the jar’s opening, keeping the bottom of the lid rested against the lip of the glass as she brought it around to the various blooms she sat amongst—slowly allowing a few bees to trickle out and drink from the water and nectar gathered within the petals.

“Strongly on matters of justice? Or strongly on matters of bees?” She asked.

“The latter, obviously, I know you to be steadfast on all things moral,” Solas said.

She hummed. “And what could be more moral than standing up for those who have no say, regardless of how small?”

His chest tightened at the notion. Unbiddenly, the image of her standing beside him during the heat of his rebellion against the Evanuris filled his vision and he found himself wanting it so very badly. For him to find her now, of all things, was cruel in its own way too. What they could have built together—overcome together…

Their world could have been so much more than the sad sum of his mistakes. It could have been righteousness coated in holding her for eternity. It could have been justice and kissing her unendingly.

Solas shook the thought away. “It must be difficult for something so small to show its gratitude.”

He watched as a few of the creatures crawled curiously along her knuckles and palms. She looked at them with the purest proudest delight and he could not stop staring and wondering and wanting.

“They make do.” She smiled, gently guiding them back to their flowers.

Solas placed a soft hand on the top of her head, his fingers deftly pulling a stray leaf from her damp hair. Lavellan laughed as he presented it to her.

For as much as Solas wanted there to have been infinitely more for the two of them, he found himself content with the thought that there was a great deal left that they still could be in the time they had.

They could make do, too.

#this one was haaardd #but yeah #i dont like the bee bombs #but i am also very curious on where they are even #sourcing their bees from #poor babees #not artley #beau writeley #scharoux #14dalovers #day 9: bee mine #solavellan #solavellan hell #solas x lavellan #dragon age prompts

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nemesis-nexus · 5 years

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Darkest Greetings and Salutations My Family, how is everyone on this bright and breezy day? The events of this time are actually a triple shot for me as not only is it the Full Worm Supermoon and Equinox but also the 6th anniversary of my Walking the Ishtar Gate! So much has happened in the last six years, it’s been a literally life altering time that was not easy but was worth it as I have grown and evolved quite a bit thanks to the Ancient Family guiding me!

Tonight’s sermon is fairly short and to the point, so without any further ado:

Full Worm Supermoon and Vernal Equinox 2019

HAIL THE ANCIENT FAMILY! On this day the Wheel turns yet again and the Season of Rebirth triumphs over the Season of Death! With this a multitude of changes come sweeping across the landscape and what was hidden under the snow is now exposed and Ninhursag, our Blessed and Beautiful Mother Earth shows off her splendor in shades of green and blue! Flora and Fauna are once again buzzing with the activities of the bees as they begin their search for flowers to gather nectar from and to pollinate all the plant life! Fair warning for all those who suffer from pollen allergies, it’s supposed to be pretty bad this year so you may want to start preparing now!

Watching Nature just do what it’s done forever has always fascinated me; the lesson of the trees that lose their leaves in the Autumn yet stand strong in their barrenness during the Winter no matter how cold it gets or how much snow falls is a lesson for all of us to learn; life is not always easy and there are going to be times when it takes a lot out of us, when we feel that our “leaves” (our sanity) have been stripped, but if we stay the course and keep moving forward, we find that we not only have the inner power to overcome any obstacle, but like the trees, we emerge stronger and more vibrant for having not given up no matter how biting the chill may have been from having been buried under the drama and stress that comes from everyday life and especially from those times when it gets to be almost too much! Life is not easy, it is not meant to be, but without trials and such, there is no growth or evolution! This is the lesson of the trees, they lose their leaves year after year yet they never give up because they know that Spring will always come, they just have to be patient and so do we!

It’s not just the trees that change, deep under the once frozen Earth another change is occurring! The worms who lay dormant once again begin to wriggle around underground aerating the soil so that the roots of the trees can again receive the sustenance they need to regain their majestic statures and also so the grass can begin to emerge from its slumber to blanket the newly awakened Earth in a striking shock of green accented with a myriad of colors from the multitude of flowers that decorate the Natural World! The lesson of the worms is also something that we need to learn: life is not always about being in the spotlight, in fact like the worms whom we rarely see when they are at work, a lot of times we can accomplish more from behind the scenes! In other words, we don’t see the worms when they are going about their business, what we DO see is the end result of all their tireless toiling underground! We see the grass sprouting, the tree regenerating, the flowers blooming and deer grazing, just to name a few things! We see all this and yet rarely do we stop to acknowledge who it is that plays one of the BIGGEST roles in making it happen! The lesson is that if we all work together on any project, we can make amazing things happen and we don’t always have to be front and center! The lesson of the worms is humbleness and humility as well as supporting those whose time it is to take center stage, if only for a little while!

Today we celebrate the immortal beauty of Nature and the vast array of different forms of Life created! We stand in awe of its splendour as we contemplate all that we don't know and are humbled by all that we are privileged to observe and partake in! We respect that we are a part of in this never-ending dance between the Lord and Lady of the House!

The Dark Night of the Soul is a necessary time as well, it is the time for all of us to sit in quiet reflection of everything that has occurred not only in the last year but all throughout the course of our individual lives as well as the timeline of all things!

There are some things happening that can't be explained in the immediate situation however if we go backwards in time sometimes we can pinpoint when things were at their turning-point, these turning points can be good or bad depending on the situation! It is said that sometimes you need to go backwards in order to go forward and in these present times, I believe this is very much the case!

At this point in time it is not enough to ONLY focus on what is PRESENTLY happening, it is absolutely vital to look down the road and see where everything is headed! While no one can predict the future EVERYONE has the ability to use logic and reason to at the very least consider the possibilities! Some things are easier to determine than others, but we must always be prepared for anything!

It is during these times that we must remember who we are; we are the DEFENDERS, we are the PROTECTORS, we are the GUARDIANS who were created to oversee the environment and all it entails, we were created so that Life itself could continue to live and to maintain the Balance that exists between all aspects of Nature!

We are NOT here to elevate or exalt ourselves above the Natural Order, when we do this WE in fact create the Imbalance that causes MASSIVE amounts of Destruction to ALL things - including the Earth - and when this happens we need to step up and push back against those who would destroy everything in pursuit of personal agendas, instant gratification and temporary pleasure!

We have seen many horrific things take place even in the last year, we have seen our Mother Earth raped and ravaged repeatedly, we have seen her children of ALL species brutalized and thrown aside as though they didn't matter! We have seen the arrogance of the human ego put itself on a pedestal and glare condescendingly on all those down below!

When it comes to Protecting and Defending Nature and Life generally speaking it is imperative to know that everyone has it in them to be a Warrior for the Deity! A true Warrior does NOT fight because they hate what is in front of them, they fight because they love what is behind and beside them! Molded through years of trials, errors, setbacks, pressure and perseverance, they carry on NEVER surrendering no matter how stalwart the opposition! They do not fear death for they know there are fates which are MUCH WORSE! Every battle waged, every fort guarded, every life defended, every scar received are but testaments to the tenacious nature and unyielding Spirit of all those who walk this Path! When they lay their head down for the final sleep they have no need to fear the unknown for they know that they are already connected to the Deity and it is from him that they draw their Strength and it is to the Stars where they shall return, severed from their flesh vessels which go on through their own metamorphoses to maintain the flora and fauna by biodegrading and becoming food for them to thrive on!

The Caduceus was created by Enki and embodies the Balance of EVERYTHING in the Multiverse; Life and Death, Darkness and Light, Creation and Destruction. It was bequeathed unto NINGIZHEDA because he is the Guardian of the Gateways and as such NONE may pass beyond him in any direction without his permission and in many cases without his guidance! In the Descent of INANNA it was NINGIZHEDA who met her at every Gate and granted her passage. It was also NINGIZHEDA who revived her after the confrontation with ERESHKIGAL and helped her escape back to the Heavens! This cycle of Life, Death and Rebirth is also very much like the changing of the Seasons. When INANNA (ININNI/ISHTAR) descended it is comparable to Autumn as the further she went, the more she needed to leave behind, just like the further we go into Autumn the more Nature leaves behind (ie the leaves fall from the trees, the grass becomes suspended in the Earth, the herds hibernate or move on.) When she confronts ERESHKIGAL this is comparable to Winter because INANNA (ININNI/ISHTAR) did not actually die, like the Earth she also went into a form of suspended animation and when NINGIZHEDA revived her using the gifts given to him by ENKI is the heralding of the Spring or Season of Rebirth which is where we are now – the Vernal Equinox! The Season of Life is right around the corner which completes the Wheel and the Caduceus once again symbolizes the Balance and the reason why NINGIZHEDA who is the very essence of ALL Forces in the Multiverse both posing and opposing was charged with its maintenance and protection!

As Children of the Ancient Family it is our sworn duty to not only uphold the honor of our Family who gave us so much, but to do what needs to be done at the time it needs doing! To be a voice for the voiceless, to provide a place where people can go where they are free to express themselves without fear of reprisal and to think outside the box when it comes to matters of community and the Animal Kingdom! We are here to have a humanE experience by enjoying life to the fullest but also to stand up and fight for those who can’t fight for themselves - ie encouraging people to adopt from an animal shelter rather than a breeder, believe it or not this helps save COUNTLESS lives! We are here to remind everyone that human life is NOT the only life that matters and as such we need to respect ALL of Father’s creation, not just certain aspects of it! When we take our place in the Hoop of Life, what we are really doing is remembering who we are and why we are here!

“Vernal Equinox Prayer

Earth is the Mother who gives all manner of Life a Home!

Fire is the Passion that burns brightly from within and without!

Water is the Blood of Creation that exists in many interchanging states!

Air is the Breath of Life carried by all organisms great and small!

Heart is the strength that keeps us going when times get rough!

Spirit is the driving force behind all actions both Positive and Negative!

This night we say a verse for those we hold dear,

So that they will know happiness tonight and all year!

We acknowledge those who came before and held fast,

And forged on ahead to the future with bonds that will last!

The Darkness of ignorance can do insurmountable damage,

We are grateful for our Deity and Family who help us manage!

We give thanks to NINGIZHEDA who inspires us all,

For whom we stand up and will respond to his call!

The Wheel continues to turn bringing on more and more changes,

It is for us to adapt or die when the script rearranges!

Nothing in this Life is ever guaranteed,

But through hard work and effort our Spirits are freed!

The most important thing to remember is loyalty to Family,

No matter what happens, we are one even though we are many!”

ZI ANA KANPA! ZI KIA KANPA!

MAY THE DEAD RISE AND SMELL THE INSENCE!

Etiamsi MULTA Et Nos UNUM Sumus Nos Sto Validus Ut Nos Sto Una!

Semper Veritas, Semper Fideles, In NINHURSAG'S Nomen Nos Fides! AVE NINHURSAG!

(We Are ONE Even Though We Are MANY And We Stand STRONGEST When We Stand TOGETHER!

Always TRUTHFUL, Always FAITHFUL, In NINHURSAG'S Name We Trust! HAIL NINHURSAG!)

AVÉ THE ANCIENT FAMILY!

AVÉ IGGIGI! AVÉ ANUNNA!

AVÉ DRACONIS! HAIL THE GREAT SERPENT!

HPS Meg “Nemesis Nexus” Prentiss

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