Caterina Dellamorte

A year away from Treviso, por el Hacedor! That must have been a hard contract. I'm glad to see you back and in one piece, then. Your Talon must be pleased. *she sits on a plush chair, her hands on her cane, fully waiting for a briefing on his travels*

Well enough for a short visit to the Diamond, thank you. I don't recall seeing you around the last time. Tell me, are you one of Andarateia's new recruits or did we just never met before?

Buenos días, joven. Please don’t be nervous. I am no longer First Talon.

/Rests her hands on the head of her cane, almost smiling./

Why is everyone in Treviso talking about ducks? I thought the Crows ruled Antiva…

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thank you so much ❤️ I certainly will

[Smiles rather fondly, grabbing one glass]

I’m glad to hear that. Shall you require more assistance, don’t doubt to contact the Talons. They’ll help in any way they can. Tevinter and its people deserve a brand new start, away from all the horrors.

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So far so good! I’ve felt very welcomed in the community. Thank you!

[sits on a chair like she owns the place]

Masgister Pavus. It’ll be a pleasure, of course. How are things going in Minrathous?

[A small, fleeting smile curves her lips, just for a fraction of a second, her eyes full of pride]

I’ll send you what I have. You’ve done well. Hazme el favor, tell Andarateia to come see me. I wish to speak to her about her Crows.
[she nods slowly, ending the conversation]

Have you not learned a thing about these past years, boy? [her voice is stern as always but with a strange edge he can’t quite catch]

Get the others to listen to you. No one will bat an eye at him if he has the support of the Talons. He has two of you already, no? I bet you can get more.

[She scoffs]

I reckon that won’t be necessary… [there’s a hint of amusement in her voice]

Lucanis is still adapting. Do keep an eye on him, Viago. And on Illario too. I trust your judgement. And Teia’s.

[She looked back at him, a spark of fondness in her cold eyes]

She’s keeping an eye on him, then.

[She sighed]

I reckon three Talons agreeing is not something I’ve seen many times in my life. No has respondido. Is he trustworthy, Viago? [She asked again, lowering her voice]

Have I asked you if he was killed, Viago? [Her gaze is made of steel. Her hands tightened on her cane. She glanced out her window]
Is he trustworthy? What did the other Talons say?

[She narrows her steel gaze]

And you’ve taken care of him, I hope.

Who is this “exile” Teia’s Crows keep talking about, Viago? [asks directly, skipping all pleasantries]

Good evening, child.

[A hoarse voice answers from inside the office]

Come in.

I teached you better, Illario. [Stands up] Where are the Talons, child?

[Lifts an eyebrow, unimpressed] That’s the best lie you came up with? [sighs and shakes her head] Teia is too soft with you…

Illario… [hands tightening on the head of her cane. Studies him with a severe grimace] Hacedor, try not to embarrass yourself completely, boy. [speaks to Teigue] What were you saying about an Exile?

Well met, child. I see Viago is teaching his Fletchlings some manners at last.

Thank you for the advice, demon. I hope you are enjoying your freedom.

Retired, not gone. Not yet. Who is this exile you talk about, child?

My dear puppet! I hope for your own good that you mean to marry my good grandson.

Looks like you possess some kind of intelligence. Interesting.

Why is this puppet talking to me?