“You may have a bias, my heart.”

"No one spends their time commenting how both Bull and Vivenne are also bald, mind you."

Taking Nehn for a walk.

// what do YouTube thumbnails look like that?

Curls up in bed next to her. “I’ll meet you in the fade, vhenan.”

“No. But as soon as we eat I’ll be ready for bed once more.”

“Sleep well?”

“Come to bed. I added more logs to the fire. It’s freezing.”

“When I said it was cold yesterday, that was a lie. Today it is positively freezing.”

“Is it too sweet? I apparently have a bit of a sweet tooth. Many enjoy their coffee with no sugar if it’s a bother to you.”

“You know what? I don’t hate it.”

“I’m feeling extra cold since I no longer have hair.”

“It is cold.”

“I believe it does. It makes your body more awake. More alert.” Hands him a big cup of iced coffee with caramel syrup and almond extract.

“Thank you. Would you like to have an iced coffee with me? I have grown fond of the caramel almond flavor.”

"Everything hurts and I need iced coffee."

“The healer had the bloodiest hand,” he whispered. Cole may have been compassion, but he was not lacking for wisdom. “I am glad you were able to settle yourself, d’elgar.”

“That is what I fear. Her nature is not tainted as much. Yet I cannot allow her to soil herself for me.”

Exhaled softly. “No. They are not.”

“We have had some downtime of late while the Commander readies the Inquisitions forces. Have you been writing anything new?” @varrichousetethras.bsky.social

He hummed, then focused on a spot on the ground. Looking away was easier. “Maybe it is not. But keeping it divided or tearing it apart comes with a price on both sides.”

“I hope not, d’elgar. It things go as plan, there will be no longer be sides.”

“You have. You have spread compassion through Skyhold, through the Inquisition. You are between worlds. Does one pull your loyalty more than the other?”

“Varric. I was reading Hard in Hightown. I found it quite interesting many of the characters turned out to be lairs or tricksters.” @varrichousetethras.bsky.social

Smiled sadly. “I know you wish to help, that is your nature. Yet, allowing you to do so would twist that very nature that makes you unique.”

“Of course I have to. If I do not, the pack will not survive.”

“Good may be a bit generous. I try to be a morally grey wolf at best.”

“Cole!” Sighed. “No, you are right. It is like that.”

“I just woke myself up from my own snoring?”

The light and scent may be ephemeral, but my love for you is eternal.

Psssttt. You’re supposed to burn it, vhenan.

“I found comfort in it.

“Friends who have passed over. It was both bittersweet and comforting.”

"The spirits were lively last night. The Fade was ripe with dreams for those who chose to embrace it."

“I may have allowed my indulgence in coffee to get carried away. I am trying to quit and now I feel the hunger fizzing in my vein.”

Who remembers when I got super high during the holidays?

“Today was. A day!”

“Let’s see. I busted my knee, my shoulder, my other leg, and my hand all in one fell swoop. Somewhere, Sera is celebrating.”

“Want to take a nap? Or at least cuddle?”

He gets behind her and massages her shoulder, using magic to work into her knots.

“And now my shoulder hurts! Is there any part of my body I didn’t wreck when I wiped out?”

Smiled. “I’m feeling better, already.” Patted the bed. “Sit. Let me at least massage you.”

Smiles. “I don’t deserve you.” He grabs her hand, kisses it. “But know that I treasure you, and appreciate you greatly.”

“I’m sorry everything always falls on your shoulders, vhenan. You’ve enough stress as it is. You don’t need anymore by tending to me and every other little fire that needs putting out.”

Looks utterly embarrassed. “Ma serannas. Not how I planned to start out day, but perhaps this means we should go back to bed.”

Looks down. “Apparently, I am bleeding all the way down my leg.”

“I’ve been incredibly humbled. I slipped on the ice. Landed on my knee, and then my face.”

“I’m reading one about a haunted ranch and a scholar attempting to research it. I believe you would enjoy it.”

“At least she didn’t think to doze my trousers with it.”