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[ Adrasteia sighs across the connection. ]

What do you imagine our options to be? There's no one above him to command him to rest, and I don't think he'll listen to either of us. I'm tempted to drug his coffee, frankly, but that probably won't go over well either.

We don't have many. The longer it goes on, the more stubborn he gets. I've thought about just casting Sleep when he's not looking, but.

[An awkward pause.]

...that... could be bad.

Probably about as well as lacing his coffee. [ A sigh. ] Too close to blood magic for most Fereldens.

[ Personally, she finds all magic has its uses. ]

I don't want you to get in trouble with him, so I won't suggest anything I'm unwilling to do myself.

Especially in his current state, I don't think Byerly would take too kindly to what could be construed as actual sabotage.

Even if it's... not. [It's almost audible as he pinches the bridge of his nose.]

I've threatened him with his wife a few times. I'm not certain Sidony knows how bad it's gotten.

I'd follow through with that threat. I know he's ignored her concerns before but perhaps we can bombard him into doing better by himself.

Perhaps.

Whatever the case, he's not going to listen to me. And if he suspects my involvement, probably all the worse.

[Which is to say, You Should Talk To Her]