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[strikingtwice]

[Even after the introduction and brief period to adapt, Meallan isn't quite convinced that this isn't the Fade as he finds himself in a strange, new land. The buildings in particular don't help much, seemingly growing out of the earth or nature itself, like some new twist on the stories of how his people long ago made their homes in the trees, bending their shapes with magic.

But then he sees a person that looks like they're part deer somehow go by in the distance and the idea that maybe this is somewhere else entirely seems a lot more likely. He feels like he might be gaping just a little, like a shemlen who's never seen a Dalish clan before.

Giving himself a little shake, Meallan reaches for the amulet around his neck that had been so helpful so far and lifts it to his face, doubtfully turning it over in his fingers. Apparently all he needs to do is concentrate on wanting other people to see and hear him and they will, but he can't honestly tell if it's working or not, even if everyone else is likely seeing a very doubtful looking elf right now.]

Hello? [He pauses and shakes his head.[ Creators, that voice should have said what to do if this doesn't work. Or how to tell if it doesn't. Who knows if there's anyone else lost out in wherever this place is, shouting at their jewelry for hours on end.

[Still silence, so he lets the amulet thump back against his chest, hand rising to card through his hair.]

All right then. Either someone will answer or they won't, I suppose. In the meantime, there has to be more people around here somewhere.

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[timebender]

Even more interesting if it goes sour! You learn a lot about someone when they're angry.

[ Possibly a subtle jab, though her expression doesn't falter. ]

[strikingtwice]

Sometimes things you'd rather not learn.

[It's mostly stubbornness, since he knows that humans probably aren't the same everywhere but... it's very hard to let go of cultural bitterness ok.]

Still. Hopefully there's better outcomes here.

[timebender]

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised on that matter.

[ She tilts her head, like she's thinking about something intensely, then adds, ]

You'll do fine, I'm sure. Welcome to the team!

[strikingtwice]

[The response is a little odd and confuses him enough that Meallan blinks, wondering if she's actually being snide or something, but he can't tell and so just gives her a slightly uncertain smile in return.]

Thank you? I suppose I should see about actually finding 'the team' first though.

[timebender]

I hope that was going to be your first question, then. I would hate to think that you're wandering around all alone!

[strikingtwice]

It wouldn't be the first time. [He says it with a smile though, since he doesn't expect it to be otherwise here. No one knows him, he hasn't seen anyone who recognises him or who he recognises as being from Thedas, so he hadn't expected even this much response to a strange elf wandering on his own.]

But thank you for the help; it means a great deal that there are so many here willing to reach out to others.

[timebender]

Don't mention it! My name is Aradia, by the way, I am always happy to help when I can... so don't be a stranger!