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[Sarah1281]

It was the hardest thing I ever did in my entire life.


Everyone was staring at him. Everyone was always staring at him ever since he had become king and this was even more jarring considering that he had been quite pointedly ignored before somehow stumbling onto the throne.
 
Alistair had never been one for speeches but today was the unveiling of the far-too-big statue for the man who had died to end the Blight and so despite the fact that he would have rather slept with Morrigan than be here, he had had to say a few words in the man’s honor. Eamon had written his – mercifully short – speech and then Anora had insisted on proofreading it as Eamon hadn’t been particularly fond of the dearly departed either.
 
Alistair had barely been able to force the words out but now it was all over. Wynne was looking a little sickened at the proceedings and he couldn’t blame her. If he didn’t know full well that he’d be lectured about it later, he wouldn’t have bothered trying to keep his face impassive either.
 
Finally, the ordeal was over and Alistair followed his beloved wife into the carriage they were to take back to the palace.
 
“That,” Alistair said with complete seriousness, “was horrible. In fact, I’m reasonably sure that it was the hardest thing I ever did in my entire life.”
 
Anora gave a long-suffering sigh. “Alistair, please. It was a five-minute speech with plenty of dramatic pauses. The kindest thing you were required to say about him was that Ferelden would miss him greatly.”
 
“And I’m still rather amazed that I didn’t get struck down by the Maker after such a blatant lie,” Alistair declared.
 
“I’d say given the crowd we saw today, Ferelden will miss my father even if you happen to disagree with their opinion,” Anora argued. “Why must you be so difficult about this?”
 
“Why did you make me have to say vaguely nice things about him?” Alistair countered.
 
“Because if I hadn’t then the people might have thought that you weren’t honoring our hero’s sacrifice,” Anora explained patiently.

“I’m not,” Alistair said flatly.
 
“You don’t have to prove it,” Anora sniffed. “Now, as difficult as I’m sure this was for you it is quite over now so-”
 
“It’s not really over,” Alistair interrupted. “I will have to carry the memories of this terrible day with me for the rest of my days and I’m sure that it will haunt my dreams as well.”
 
“Don’t you think you’re overreacting just a little?” Anora asked skeptically.
 
Alistair considered it for a second. “No, I do not,” he decided.
 
“You basically described how horrible the Blight was, how desperate we all were, mentioned that my father killed the Archdemon, and said that the people would miss him,” Anora pointed out. “That’s hardly glowing praise.”
 
“As a warrior who knows exactly what it feels like to be stabbed, I feel obligated to inform you that every word I said felt like I was being impaled,” Alistair replied.
 
“And you’re absolutely certain that you’re not overreacting?” Anora inquired.
 
“Positive,” Alistair confirmed. “And that statue is just so big, too. Did you have to put it above the Orlesian Embassy? The Orlesian Ambassador looked like he was going to wet himself.”
 
“It’s what my father would have wanted,” Anora said virtuously. “Actually…I remember that he and King Maric were talking one time. Maric was complaining about having a new statue of him crop up every time he turned around and then he asked my father what he would think about a statue of him. He said that he honestly couldn’t care less and then Maric joked that the one statue of him he’d actually like would be right where our new one is because that way he could always keep an eye on the Orlesians. My father replied that somebody had to.”
 
“I’m not surprised,” Alistair muttered. “Of course, it’s taller than most buildings so I’m afraid that I’ll need to avoid that part of the city for about…forever.”
 
“Just so you won’t have to see my father’s statue?” Anora demanded.
 
“Just so I won’t have to see your father’s statue,” Alistair agreed.
 
There was a pause. “And you’re sure-”
 
“Yes,” Alistair cut her off again. “I still don’t feel that I’m overreacting. Why do you keep asking that?”
 
“No reason,” Anora claimed. “I do hope you have some time this afternoon because we need to go over the budget.”
 
Alistair shook his head. “We’ll need to postpone that, I’m afraid.”


“Why?” Anora inquired. “What will you be doing today?”
 
“I was just forced to listen to nice things being said about your father for two hours and actually had to contribute at one point. I am going straight to bed,” Alistair declared, secure in the knowledge that he was being the bigger man here and absolutely not overreacting in the slightest no matter what Anora thought.

[cmessaz]

Tupp....where did he get those robes?

And yeah, I can respect it too KoP. I just on all but 1 of my Cousland girls...feel like without meta-gaming, they could be executing the whole town for the sake of 1 person. *shrugs* everyone plays differently.

I know I have controversial views among Alistairians. I believe that Alistair is overreacting like ALOT when you spare Loghain, and I can see how people would begin to become Alihaters if they romanced him and spared Loghain, having him abandon them.  A sentiment not common amongst us. But again, each person is different.

Edit: I feel like a butt for posting just after Sarah posted her ficlet

Modifié par cmessaz, 30 janvier 2011 - 02:06 .

[Giggles_Manically]

@Sarah.



Interesting.

I can see Alistair saying those things.



Mine is even more sad though.

[KnightofPhoenix]

Ha, Alistair thinking he's the bigger man here. Sure, the budget can wait while he tells himself that in the bed. That's totally something he would do.

Good one Sarah.

[Briiel]

I like that alot Sarah !! Great Job ! =)

[Yankee23]

Nice job, Sarah! As a card carring Alistairian, I understand just how hard that was for him...I'm a little surprised they got him to agree. I'm sure he probably tried to point out that Anora would be the better choice.

[Reika]

@Sarah - I guess it was bad of me that I was giggling through that because that is so Alistair.

[LadyDamodred]

You know, Alistair generally talks about people he hates with vitriolic loathing rather than snark. In my head, he just looks at Anora when she tells him to do that and says "F*ck no." XD

[Tigress M]

@Sarah - Yup, that's Alistair. The only thing missing was his calling for some cheese as a snack before heading to bed for the rest of the day.

[mellifera]

LadyDamodred wrote...

LOL

I can understand where you might be reluctant, but I think if you can envision a bi/gay Alistair, then him and Zevran isn't such an odd pairing.

Oh, man, I have to do this.  I'm so sorry.

From Bidelle on DeviantArt

Am not against the concept, this picture just has such an awful non-con feel to it that I can't like it. :/

[LadyDamodred]

Awww, you're the second person to tell me that. I look at it as Zevran just messing with Alistair, since 1) I don't think Zevran would actually rape anyone and 2) Pffft, that's not nearly enough rope to prevent Alistair from escaping. I figured it was just some poking fun at their dynamic.



Unless it was inspired by something actually non-con, then...not so funny.

[_Somebody]

I was surprised that Alistair didnt hate Isolde. I thought he'd be happy over her death...

[errant_knight]

LadyDamodred wrote...

You know, Alistair generally talks about people he hates with vitriolic loathing rather than snark. In my head, he just looks at Anora when she tells him to do that and says "F*ck no." XD

Yep, I gotta agree with Lady D. I can't see it happening.

[errant_knight]

Somebody wrote...

I was surprised that Alistair didnt hate Isolde. I thought he'd be happy over her death...

Alistair is pretty forgiving if murder and blood magic aren't involved. Also, his self image isn't such that he judges actions against himself as harshly as he does when it's against others.

[_Somebody]

errant_knight wrote...

Somebody wrote...

I was surprised that Alistair didnt hate Isolde. I thought he'd be happy over her death...

Alistair is pretty forgiving if murder and blood magic aren't involved. Also, his self image isn't such that he judges actions against himself as harshly as he does when it's against others.

Yeah, I was just surprised that he didnt blame her for him being sent to the chantry. 

[LadyDamodred]

He always says Arl Eamon sent him. Isolde made it not feel like a home anymore, but Eamon was the one responsible.

Modifié par LadyDamodred, 30 janvier 2011 - 03:43 .

[_Somebody]

LadyDamodred wrote...

He always says Arl Eamon sent him. Isolde made it not feel like a home anymore, my Eamon was the one responsible.

But she was the one that resented him. 

[KnightofPhoenix]

LadyDamodred wrote...

He always says Arl Eamon sent him. Isolde made it not feel like a home anymore, my Eamon was the one responsible.

Your Eamon?

[Reika]

It was ultimately Eamon's decision as Alistair's guardian. He could have sent the boy somewhere else.

[LadyDamodred]

Yes, but she's still not the one who sent him away. He even says he understands how the rumors about him and Eamon would have made her uncomfrtable and insecure. He's doesn't blame her for being stupid, he blames Eamon because he was the one in charge.

[LadyDamodred]

KnightofPhoenix wrote...

LadyDamodred wrote...

He always says Arl Eamon sent him. Isolde made it not feel like a home anymore, my Eamon was the one responsible.

Your Eamon?

*recoils in horror*  Fixing now!  This is what I get for holding 3 conversations at once and posting on a forum.

[_Somebody]

LadyDamodred wrote...

Yes, but she's still not the one who sent him away. He even says he understands how the rumors about him and Eamon would have made her uncomfrtable and insecure. He's doesn't blame her for being stupid, he blames Eamon because he was the one in charge.

Ah, I just thought he would have blamed her since she was the one who seemed to influence Eamon into doing that. 

[Reika]

Somebody wrote...

Ah, I just thought he would have blamed her since she was the one who seemed to influence Eamon into doing that. 

I have a feeling Isolde would've been happy if Alistair was just sent somewhere else. She may have suggested the Chantry, but really, Eamon could have figured something else out, particularly if he spoke with Maric about the situation.

Of course, I still don't get why Maric gave Alistair to Eamon of all people.

[KnightofPhoenix]

Reika wrote...
Of course, I still don't get why Maric gave Alistair to Eamon of all people.

I wouldn't be surprised if Eamon himself volunteered for the job and influenced Maric into giving Alistair to him.
Since I believe him to be a good calculating politician, this does sound like something he would do. A political maneuvre to accumulate "cards".

Problem is, why did Eamon decide to send Alistair away to the Chantry? Like you said, he could have done something else to not throw away a powerful tool like that, so I personally think that Eamon was pressured to and not by Isolde. Maybe by Loghain.
 

Modifié par KnightofPhoenix, 30 janvier 2011 - 03:53 .

[Goosefish]

SilverSentinel wrote...

I have to admit that I tend to play basically good warriors or slightly naughty rogues, but never really mean or evil. I just can't do it, I always want to win Alistair through honesty not just choosing the right dialogue at the right time etc. And I find it hard to be uber mean or obnoxious. I had this problem in Kotor too, I would start out wanting to go all Darth, but I would always end up doing the right thing.

Uh, yeah.  I have the same problem.  I remember playing Kotor my second time through and trying to be evil, but I just couldn't do it.  It made me too sad, 'specially when I had to kill innocent aliens and such.

 I haven't even bothered trying to be mean with DA.