[ alia. just-alia. giggling at the faire, surrounded by her spoils. legs dangling in the water, the sun on her face. her sorrows in the remembrance pool. her laughter in the shop. her hurt, when he doubted her so recently.
he should be caged, for doing this to her. ]
No. You may, if the evidence demands it of you.
I am sorry I doubted you, when you acted with your heart. I do the same now. You've every right to despise me for it.
I only ask that you do not vote for Astarion's imprisonment or counter my case.
I will tell what I know, and no more. I will not name your dear one and I will not undermine your case.
And I will not despise you, Gale of Waterdeep. I could never.
[a beat. then:] And if the truth reveals you as culprit, I will not seek vengeance. Paul himself may decide what penance he requests, and he is as kind as I am wicked. There has been enough suffering, in these games.
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he should be caged, for doing this to her. ]
No. You may, if the evidence demands it of you.
I am sorry I doubted you, when you acted with your heart. I do the same now. You've every right to despise me for it.
I only ask that you do not vote for Astarion's imprisonment or counter my case.
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And I will not despise you, Gale of Waterdeep. I could never.
[a beat. then:] And if the truth reveals you as culprit, I will not seek vengeance. Paul himself may decide what penance he requests, and he is as kind as I am wicked. There has been enough suffering, in these games.