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-ing here. Of-bloody-course.

[ Oh, hello. A pale Cecily appears over the network, trying for an at-ease smile and failing. She is outlined by the eerie glow of something big and green which hangs in the air behind her. ]

Shit. All right. This is Inquisitor Trevelyan, and... long story short, there are these... tears, in the air, which must have just appeared, as I've not seen them in Hadriel yet. Thing is, they're from my world, and it's really not good to have them hanging around like this. I've gone to close one, but [ but when she did, a dozen more opened ] there's more than one out there. Dangerous things, dropping demons around, so stay away from it all until I've got them shut again.

[ Remember the exploding hand? That's the one that has both caused this problem and will (hopefully) fix it. The hand in question is shown briefly on screen, the sliver of green pulsing to match the rift behind her. ]

In case it wasn't painfully clear, demons are demonic and should be avoided. Killed, really, if you've the ability. Don't listen to them, don't... talk to them, don't make any stupid blighted deals. They're demons, not - nugs?

[ She does a double-take; off-screen, one such nug goes scurrying by. ]

Andraste's tits, has Thedas just gone and vomited all its things through the Door? [ Not good, not good at all. ] Right, avoid the demons, stay away from the rifts - that's it.

[ Anddddd she's off! ]

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[Great. If it's not dragons, it's demons, this place is never dull, apparently.]

I'm willing to fight them. Do they have any particular strengths or weaknesses to be aware of?

[He glances closer at the screen and that glowing green light. If she has a way to handle what's going on, so be it.]

And should we inform you if we come across any of these tears?

[ Yyyyyyeah... sorry about that. ]

It depends on the demon. Some are... a little more obvious; demons of rage are - well, fiery, and so they're vulnerable to the cold. For example.

[ This would be a good time to have Solas around, she thinks, not for the first time. ]

Absolutely. Unless someone else has got one of these, I'll be the only one who can close them.

[ Maker help them if someone else is stuck with something like the anchor. ]

So we're facing a variety of enemies here, each with their own set of attacks. I'll keep that in mind. Do they each embody different emotions, then?

[Since she mentioned demons of rage, he can only assume there may be others to contend with who have other emotions covered. It's just good to have a really good sense of what they're dealing with here.]

I'll be sure to alert you if I see any. The last thing we need is to be overrun by demons...

Not all. There are a few - Rage, Desire, Pride, Despair - but there are others, still, that we're not likely to see.

[ Ones she's only heard stories about. ]

Thank you. I'll close the rifts as quick as I can. Please be careful out there; they are demons, after all.

That’s helpful to know. Any indication of what we’re up against…

[He’s sure he can take them, but being aware of their specific affinities is especially helpful. But just thinking of what a demon could potentially do… it’s a nightmarish thought.]

As demons, that means… they must be able to possess people? All the more reason to be extra wary.

It can make the difference. [ She agrees. ]

They can. They'll try to make deals with the residents here to gain a more solid form. [ Maker forbid they succeed, but... demons can be crafty. ] I only hope the others are careful about who they deal with.

It can. Wars can be won or lost all because of strategy... or a lack thereof.

Hm... they sound like a formidable foe, one to be especially on guard around. I hope it's at least possible to fight them off, mentally. I'm less worried about the physical combat. [He can fight all he has to, stab them... but he's... less confident when it comes to a mental battle.]

They are. [ Formidable, that is. ] It... can be difficult, if they're offering you whatever it is you may want most, but you've got to keep in mind that they're just luring you and that it isn't worth it.

[ Even if they manage whatever they've promised. ]

That's why they're called 'demons' and not... well, something more kindly-named.

Whatever you want most... that will make for a formidable struggle...

[That... doesn't sit well with him. What if he can't manage to fight them off? What if he fails, as he did back home? Suddenly, Kain is all too wary of what may happen. He has some things he deeply desires and will have a hard time resisting. But resist he must.]

But you're right. That's just to be expected, from creatures like this. At least we're going into this battle prepared, knowing what they're capable of.

It does. [ It will be hard for all of them to avoid the temptation, she knows. For herself, too. ]

I'm sorry that this happened and I wish you the best of luck. I'll do all I can to end this... soon.

We'll have to fight with all our strength.

And... likewise, good luck. I hope you're able to accomplish your part as well.