Alone. At the edge of a Universe

the thing is, in one big sense, they are the same

they both turned on a position of power (specifically, power over others) and chose a much, MUCH harder path, one they had to discover as much as travel. they had no one to follow!! they had to do this alone!!

both of them are unpacking an entire lifetime worth of propaganda. both of them are driven to change by their own sense of morality. both of them contributed to systems of harm, systems which they now attempt to undermine

Who else is still shipping these two in 2026?

Fandom: Dragon Age: Inquisition, Dragon Age (Video Games) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Relationships: Dorian Pavus/Cullen Rutherford

Gifted to me for the V for Victory Exchange 2026!

"Control is for people with no imagination,” Dorian said, lofty. “Now, turn for me, will you?" Cullen obeyed, allowed Dorian to untuck his shirt and lift it up over his head, toss it aside. "My." Dorian nearly took a step back to admire the full picture. "Illario truly wanted to send a message."