@eddie; video

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[Eddie appears on the screen with a bright smile and a red sweatshirt printed with a white snowflake motif.]

Hey guys! Happy Hygge! I think that's what they say, anyway...so...

[He waves his hand, leans in a bit, still grinning.]

I've been here for almost a year now, and I've gotten pretty settled in. This place is really starting to feel like home. But I know it isn't like that for a lot of people. Some people are new and haven't had time to settle in, some people are struggling, especially after October was so rough for a lot of us. Anyway, so hearing about Hygge gave me an idea.

[Taking a deep breath, he squares his shoulders and his smile softens a bit.]

This morning I got approval, and a pretty decent donation, from the Police Department where I work, to fund a furnished Hygge cabin for a week to offer a place for anyone who's feeling displaced, or is struggling or lonely, to come hang out with other people who don't have family here yet. Just a place to feel at home.

I'm just posting this to look for some volunteers to help out with the shopping and cooking and prep over the next week or so, and set dates that would work for anyone who wants to help? I was personally thinking maybe the week of the tenth.

[A pause, and another little smile, this time a bit mischievous.]

Just a shout out to my fellow Detectives, Officers, Forensics Teams, and anyone else who works at the RPD. I put up an info page and sign up sheet in the lunch rooms at the station just before I left today, but if you want to chime in here with ideas or anything, let's talk!

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Dorian Pavus. [He inclines his head in greeting.] Charmed, I'm sure.

And it suits you rather well, Eddie. You have a rather disarming smile. If it were lost, the Quarantine would be poorer for it.

[He chuckles.] Yes, well, I grew up at soirees, political banquets, and fetes. I believe I've heard it referred to as "schmoozing" or something similar in the alien vernacular. I've had quite a bit of practice.

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I am, actually. Charmed, I mean.

[A little grin, at least until Dorian comments on his smile, and then he laughs, a little self-deprecating.]

Wow, I think that's going a little too far. I get it, though, about the political stuff, and the parties. My dad was a politician, so I grew up around that kind of thing. Difference is, I've never been very good at the schmoozing thing.

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[Dorian smiles in response.]

Naturally, and you clearly underestimate the potency of that smile, but humility can be an attractive trait. [And he chuckles.] Or so they say. It gives you quite a lot of clout in more pious circles, I'm told, but modesty has never been for me.

Ah, yes, well, you do have a more...Everyman feel to you. It makes you a good policeman, I'm sure. As it happens, I'll be filling my father's role in the Magisterium, the...Imperial Senate, as it were, so it serves well I am good at it, at least until someone sees fit to have me assassinated. [And it's spoken in that sort of nonchalant way that leaves it difficult to discern whether or not he's joking.] Personally, I'd much rather barter with wine or a nice mulled cider. [He taps his chin thoughtfully.] You should have that, at this cabin that is.

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[For just a moment, Eddie's quiet, and then he abruptly laughs and flushes, his cheeks, ears, and throat starting to go pink.]

Wow. Okay. That's definitely going overboard, but. Sure.

[He might be cute now, but he didn't grow up cute and he's still not quite adjusted to compliments, doesn't assume his own attractiveness levels.]

Yeah. I like connecting with people, I like hearing their stories and everything, but I'm not good at charming people to an end. There's nothing wrong with it, just not my strength.

[A pause, and his blue eyes go abruptly very wide.]

Wait, assassinated? People do that that often where you come from? Oh man. I'm sorry.

[He doesn't really know what to say, and he shakes his head a bit, licks his lips nervously.]

And yeah, wine and mulled cider sound perfect for a nice warm cabin. Maybe some Bailey's for the hot chocolate.

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You are far too modest, Eddie. [And Dorian smiles.] And you do a fine job of connecting.

[He chuckles.] Of course. It isn't a good party without a bit of death.

[Now, whether or not he's being serious is anyone's guess.]

But I'll refrain in light of the season. [And maybe he was kidding...?] I'm not sure what this "Bailey's" is, but there are few things that could improve on hot chocolate.

[He's grown a fondness for it, alright.]

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[Eddie's brows stay up at that, though. Whether or not Dorian's teasing, that's...well, it's definitely an interesting response. It isn't the kind of thing Eddie's used to hearing, and after a second, he laughs, a little nervous but genuine.]

Wow. If there was any murder at my parents' parties, it was usually someone's reputation that died.

[A little smile, and he shakes his head a bit.]

Bailey's. It's a mixture of whiskey, cream, and sugar. One of the very few things that could improve on hot chocolate.

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[He laughs lightly.] Oh certainly. Any good party ends in the death of at least one reputation and the acquisition of a fair bit of blackmail fodder. [He shrugs slightly.] Well, the memorable ones at least.

[He pauses for a moment, eyes looking away thoughtfully, and he strokes the small patch of hair on his chin as though trying to imagine this concoction. After a moment, he looks back to the camera.]

By whiskey, I assume you mean something stout? Like a dwarven spirit or, at the very least, something Ferelden? Ah...the potent drink, made to be taken in small amounts or mixed in something else, as well as to keep you warm? [He doesn't wait for a response before he nods.] I quite agree it would be an improvement. You should see to it Bailey's is also on the menu.

yikes this is late sorry

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[That gets a laugh out of Eddie.]

Maybe we didn't grow up as differently as I thought.

[And when Dorian asks about what whiskey is, Eddie grins at him.]

I don't know what Ferelden is, but I'm guessing dwarven is strong. Yeah, whiskey is exactly like that, taken just a bit at a time or mixed with something that compliments the flavour. I will absolutely make sure Bailey's is on the menu. If you've never had it, you've really got to try it.