"Alright then, Seeker. I'll meet you by the Smithy later. Where those training dummies are, right? How are the new training dummies, by the way? I heard the Inquisitor burned one to ash recently in a training session with Sparkles." commented Varric, noting the way she looked away, and (+)

*Writing a story about a chaotic little Fennec and her adventures whilst her two dads, the Inquisitor and Dorian Pavus, were away on a break in Val Royeaux*

I think this book is broken.

"Wait Seeker, are you telling me you've sat on a dragon at some point? Now that's a story worth telling." remarked Varric. "Oh, no-one is talented to begin with- you learn as you practise more, you get better at it over time. I mean, it's not like either of us were good with a weapon when we (+)

"Oh, people would definitely listen more if you exaggerated a few details, Seeker. It makes for a better story. And a little faith is always good." said Varric as he took a sip of his drink. "Why, thank you, Seeker. You know, I think that's the nicest thing you've ever said to me."

"Well, my own brother Bartrand did try to kill me a few years back, after all. Not to mention all the bandits and stuff when I was travelling with Hawke. Plus then there was the business with Bianca and the Carta." replied Varric as he joined Cassandra at the table. "As for what guides me? (+)

"She's not the only wilful thing around here, Seeker. You're pretty wilful yourself." chuckled Varric as they watched D'elgara chase the snowflakes. "Yeah, aren't you technically ranked in line for the Nevarran throne? And seeing as you're out here in the cold when you could be living a life of (+)

"It would be pretty ridiculous, considering you tried to kill me a while back." chuckled Varric, noting how the Seeker was blushing. He couldn't help but wonder... but no, surely not... half the time she loathed the ground he walked on. But somehow, the thought that Seeker might have a thing for (+)

"Why Seeker, are you blushing? If I didn't know any better, I think you have a crush on me."

"I've heard that one too. Apparently Tevinter changed the Divine not too long ago too. It makes you wonder why the infamous Black Divine of Tevinter dresses as a commoner. Maybe he does it to get better deals at the market in Dock Town. Maevaris tells me they have some pretty good stuff on that (+)

"What's that, Seeker? Did I just hear something about you owning the first editions?" replied Varric in surprise as they set off walking with the fennec. "Four soldiers with a blade in her walking stick? Clever. It'd certainly make for a good story... so she was killed as she refused to give up (+)

"Ha! I'm sure you won't. Y'know Seeker, I heard a rumour you're actually a pretty big fan of my books. Not that you'd ever read such things, mind." he chuckled as Cassandra attached the leash to the excited Fennec. "Really? I didn't know you knew the Countess of Perendale."

Don't I like who? What are you talking about, Kid?

"Of course not. You, get distracted Seeker? Not likely. There's a better chance of seeing flying cows over Minrathous - Sparkles says that actually happened once." chuckled Varric. "Ah, I see. So are you looking to try and find the missing Seekers then? I can't help but notice their absence (+)

"Oh, I'm brave enough Seeker. Although I can't actually reach - you are a fair bit taller than me so-" Varric takes her hand and kisses it. "- that will have to do for now, as I doubt you're willing to stoop down to my level, Seeker." he chuckled.

"No, I was too busy watching D'elgara for Shocker and Sparkles." replied Varric. "And erm, yeah, it's pretty cramped in here... were you off to see Curly about something?"

"Excuse me, Seeker? I'm here aren't I? Helping the Inquisitor to stop Corypheus? How am I a coward?"

"Well, shit. So that's why everyone keeps trying to kiss me. I thought something was off. I should have figured given Makermas is tomorrow. Although now you're under it with me, and that means-" it suddenly hits him and Varric is suddenly blushing.

Hyvää joulua! Here in Finland we celebrate Christmas on the 24th. Yellowhammers are frequent winter visitors in our garden, so I thought I'd draw some for his year. #art #animalart #Christmas

"The breach was more subtle than those two." chuckled Varric. "And I think it is nice that some of our friends have found some happiness in all this crazy shit going on. Everyone needs someone around to help them get through all this." replied Varric. "She does, there's one in here." he took out (+)

Varric chuckled in response to Cassandra's disgusted noise. "They are, aren't they? This little one sure has a set of pipes on her. And I've noticed that too. Chuckles and the Inquisitor aren't half a subtle as they think they are. Nor are Shocker and Sparkles." he chuckled as D'elgara gently (+)

"Don't sell yourself short, Seeker. I'm sure you have a lovely voice." Varric smiled, giving a small chuckle as Cassandra let out a breath that almost sounded like a disgusted noise. "You do realise that they only asked us to do this because they want to have sex without her watching, right?" (+)

"Storytellers too apparently... I'm not much of a singer though- but I could tell her some killer bedtime stories. I'll leave the singing to you. I'm sure you have a lovely voice, Seeker." said Varric, watching as Cassandra held out the brush and tried to coax her over again. This time the (+)

"That's something to think about, for sure. You couldn't make it up, that's for sure. It's too weird. And no-one would find it believable if they read about it -it's just too unlikely. But here we are, somehow..." said Varric, taking a sip of the wine.

"Really? You think Shocker is a second Herald sent by Andraste? That's something to think about, for sure... but I'd definitely consider speaking to him- he's a good guy, and I'm sure he'll be happy to help you it." said Varric, giving her a nod of thanks and taking the bottle of wine from her, (+)

"I'm sure that's not the case, Seeker. Have you considered asking the Inquisitor about it, or Shocker? I know the Inquisitor is away in the Emerald Graves right now, but I'm sure Shocker could help you. I mean, with all this weird shit going off with Corypheus and the templars, their silence is (+)

"Oh, I was just asking how things are in general. Have you heard anything about your fellow Seekers at all since they decalred the Inquisition a bunch of crazy heretics when the were in Val Royeaux?" he asked, making his way over to the bar at the tavern.

That's true. And I appreciate the offer Seeker, but let's hope it'll never be needed.

You're right there, Seeker. That woman was crazy. But then, so was Orsino by the end. Maker's breath, Kirkwall was a mess back then. Lucky Hawke was there to put a stop to it all before it got even more out of hand.

SHHH!!!!

I agree. Andraste's ass, it almost makes Meredith look tame. And she's named for - shit nevermind. But thanks, Seeker.

That's true. It does. It kinda reminds me of the feeling I get when I'm around red lyrium. But all weird and twisted. I'm just glad Skyhold has thicker walls. And Bianca? She has. Best crossbow ever made.

Now why does that not surprise me? And I agree. But, me and Bianca do alright. She hasn't let me down yet. Bull, I'll pass on the dragon-hunting if it's all the same to you Seeker; I'd rather not risk my neck on a dragon when Corypheus could show up at any time.

No, I'd just rather not go out my way to chase after things that want to kill me, Seeker.

Honestly? I'd rather avoid the dragons and the demons, Seeker.

You're right there Seeker. Is it bad I'd rather face a dragon as at Ieast I can shoot at a dragon with Bianca?

*laughs* I have to admit, I'm glad I can't dream for once. Makes me safe from this nightmare demon at least, unless it comes to Skyhold directly.

What was that Seeker? Did you just admit that I was right about something? Makers' breath, that's even weirder than this whole Corypheus shit. I have to agree with you though- hell, sometimes I wonder if I have gone mad and this is all once crazy hallucination.

Mhm. As if the Inquisitor would really let you do that to me, Seeker. Have you seen the shit going on lately? She needs me - every single one of us is gonna be needed if we're to take down Corypheus and his archdemon.

Sure it did, Seeker.

What are you getting at, Shocker?

@fen-ara.bsky.social @davrienpavus.bsky.social Are you guys really plagued by fear of me?

No, good historians are a rare thing these days.

She sounds like a lovely woman.

True. I ought to write to her and check in, see how she's doing.

I do. She always leaves out the good stuff.

So you're creeping around this library and you found an old elven manuscript? I'm taking it you took the manuscript?

Wow. Sounds like you've had a rough time of it. What happened when you were sixteen? *makes notes in his notebook*

Clearly Mae's been leaving out all the good stuff when I ask her how things are in Minrathous. At least someone is giving me the good stories.

Varric Tethras: rogue, storyteller and the best dwarf #DragonAge #VarricTethras #DA2 #DAI #DATV #fanart Next one in the “Lofi-style” Dragon Age series 😎