This will be a collection of random bits inspired by DA2 with no particular rhyme or reason. But first, a word of...well, not exactly explanation:
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1. Prologue - Genesis of a Title
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Scene: The Writer is on the freeway, driving home from work in heavy commute traffic.
The Writer: So I've got these unrelated germs of ideas for DA2 drabbles...
Higher Brain Function: You could make them into a collection.
The Writer: Would that work?
Higher Brain Function: Why not? People with far more talent than you've got have been doing it and you enjoy their work.
The Writer: True. Hmm, what should I name it?
Higher Brain Function: "A Ferelden in Kirkwall"
The Writer: Too Hawke-centric.
Higher Brain Function: "Kirkwall? Kirkwall!"
The Writer: Meh. Sounds like a musical travelogue.
Higher Brain Function: "A Ferelden Champion in Viscount-"
The Writer: No.
Higher Brain Function: See, it's like "A Connecticut Yankee-"
The Writer: What part of "no" was unclear to you?
Higher Brain Function: Umm...DA2..."DA-Too"..."DA-Tour"..."DA-Toot"
The Writer: No. No. And are you kidding?
Evil Muse: "Kirkwallop"
The Writer: ...pfffftt...
Higher Brain Function: What?
Evil Muse: "Kirkwallop"
The Writer: Bwahahahaha!
Higher Brain Function: WTF?
The Writer: "Kirkwallop"...snyerk...hahaha!
Higher Brain Function: Why on earth do you find that so amusing?
The Writer: [crying with laughter] I really haven't got a clue.
Higher Brain Function: TRUCK!
The Writer: I see it, I see it!
Higher Brain Function: [to Evil Muse, accusingly] That was your fault!
Evil Muse: And so my work here is done.
Higher Brain Function: You! Pay attention!
The Writer: Yes, fine.
[A short silence ensues.]
Higher Brain Function: Don't forget to stop at the produce stand.
Evil Muse: Pssst..."Kirkwallop"
The Writer: Bwahahaha!
Higher Brain Function: Oh, for... [figurative facepalm]
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The preceding has been a true and correct rendering of the thought process leading to this collection's title. No names were changed seeing as how no one involved is particularly innocent.
Higher Brain Function: This had nothing to do with me!
We now return you to actual fanfiction. Thank you for your indulgence.