Let me begin by saying it is with great gladness in my heart that I have returned safely to Kirkwall, and am able to write you this letter from the comfort of my own office. However, I write to you not due to gladness within my heart, but trouble that lies therein as well.
This trouble within me is due to the unseemly conduct of one of your subordinates, a mage by the name of Christine Delacroix. She and I had volunteered for the same mission: To discover the source of the red lyrium infecting the creatures that plagued us, and rid ourselves of it. A worthy goal, and one that was carried out with little fuss, up until it came time to destroy the red lyrium.
The leader of this mission, Knight-Commander Ser James Lysander Norrington, asked our opinions, while pointing out that the forgone conclusion would undoubtedly be that we would get rid of it. Ser Norrington is a friend of mine, and one whom I enjoy bantering with on occasion. Thus, I made a facetious comment, suggesting that I might prefer to bring the red lyrium home with us, as a souvenir of our time on the island. Considering just how pleasant our stay there had been, I felt that it was a harmless comment, obviously intended to fondly poke fun at Ser Norrington.
Mme Delacroix, however, disagreed. In fact, she disagreed quite loudly, and in my opinion, imprudently. She snapped that I was forbidden from making any more sarcastic comments, and then, because attempting to reprimand me as though I were a child had not been enough, made sure to address the other members of the Inquisition and inform them that she expected none of them would attempt my unruly behavior.
I understand that red lyrium is a sensitive topic, and I am not callous to the various sundry ills that have been inflicted upon Thedas because of it. But I would have thought her behavior inappropriate if she had imposed it on another member of the Inquisition, and my opinion is only multiplied with her having chosen a division head as her target. If she had wanted to discuss my conduct with me, I would have been open to listening to her concerns, voiced in an appropriate manner, in a private meeting after the mission. I still disagree with her concerns, of course, as I fail to see how simple jests between friends carry such dire effects, but it would have been a far more proper method for us to be engage in open discussion.
As it was, at the time I did not address this coarse attitude she presented, recognizing that it was neither the place nor the time for such a discussion. Instead, please consider this a formal request that you undertake addressing this breech of conduct. I do not request any kind of punishment, merely that she be made to understand why her behavior was inappropriate.
This is, as stated, a request, and I will hold no ill will if you disagree with my assessment and refuse. I have left the matter in your hands, to do as you see fit. If you have any concerns of your own you wish to discuss with me, or if you have any questions regarding the situation, you are, as always, welcome to visit me, no matter the time or place. I hope to hear from you soon, in any event.
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Let me begin by saying it is with great gladness in my heart that I have returned safely to Kirkwall, and am able to write you this letter from the comfort of my own office. However, I write to you not due to gladness within my heart, but trouble that lies therein as well.
This trouble within me is due to the unseemly conduct of one of your subordinates, a mage by the name of Christine Delacroix. She and I had volunteered for the same mission: To discover the source of the red lyrium infecting the creatures that plagued us, and rid ourselves of it. A worthy goal, and one that was carried out with little fuss, up until it came time to destroy the red lyrium.
The leader of this mission, Knight-Commander Ser James Lysander Norrington, asked our opinions, while pointing out that the forgone conclusion would undoubtedly be that we would get rid of it. Ser Norrington is a friend of mine, and one whom I enjoy bantering with on occasion. Thus, I made a facetious comment, suggesting that I might prefer to bring the red lyrium home with us, as a souvenir of our time on the island. Considering just how pleasant our stay there had been, I felt that it was a harmless comment, obviously intended to fondly poke fun at Ser Norrington.
Mme Delacroix, however, disagreed. In fact, she disagreed quite loudly, and in my opinion, imprudently. She snapped that I was forbidden from making any more sarcastic comments, and then, because attempting to reprimand me as though I were a child had not been enough, made sure to address the other members of the Inquisition and inform them that she expected none of them would attempt my unruly behavior.
I understand that red lyrium is a sensitive topic, and I am not callous to the various sundry ills that have been inflicted upon Thedas because of it. But I would have thought her behavior inappropriate if she had imposed it on another member of the Inquisition, and my opinion is only multiplied with her having chosen a division head as her target. If she had wanted to discuss my conduct with me, I would have been open to listening to her concerns, voiced in an appropriate manner, in a private meeting after the mission. I still disagree with her concerns, of course, as I fail to see how simple jests between friends carry such dire effects, but it would have been a far more proper method for us to be engage in open discussion.
As it was, at the time I did not address this coarse attitude she presented, recognizing that it was neither the place nor the time for such a discussion. Instead, please consider this a formal request that you undertake addressing this breech of conduct. I do not request any kind of punishment, merely that she be made to understand why her behavior was inappropriate.
This is, as stated, a request, and I will hold no ill will if you disagree with my assessment and refuse. I have left the matter in your hands, to do as you see fit. If you have any concerns of your own you wish to discuss with me, or if you have any questions regarding the situation, you are, as always, welcome to visit me, no matter the time or place. I hope to hear from you soon, in any event.
Yours fondly,
Beleth Ashara
Head of Scouting