âââshe had thought  her initial response to be brazen, and had half-expected krem to return fire with another retort as a result. when this does not turn out to be the case, however, aralae finds herself feeling both mildly surprised and relieved. matching his smile with one of her own, the inquisitor cants her head slightly to the side as she responds.Â
âââ â are you saying that because youâd like a drink yourself, or because you think
âââ that i might desperately need one, all things considered? â
âââlaughter falls from her lips then, gentle and airy; not the sort of sound one would expect from a woman that looked so terribly weary. if she had been aching prior to her return to the fortress, if it had felt like she could not take another step without losing consciousness now, it certainly did not show. something about being back at skyhold â among her inner circle, her advisors, her friends â uplifted her, if only for the time being. the emerald graves had been harrowing, yes, but they were a ways away now.Â
âââfor the time being, she was home. no need for hostility, for sharpness.
âââ â whatever the case, iâd be more than happy to join you. please, lead on. â
    TEETH ARE BARED in a grin. krem nods, turns completely and heads towards the tavern with long strides, though heâs sure thatâs sheâs following before he heads off. spending time with the inquisitor herself, even the orlesian nobles can only dream of that. and here krem is, living their dream. the thought makes him bite back a laugh.
    slapping down a few coins on the bar, he says, ` two of the strongest, yeah? ` and the barkeep laughs once, nods and pours them both a pint before scooping up the payment. krem picks up his own, moves over to a vacant table. the chargers arenât lingering around, probably off around skyhold doing their own thing. bull, however, relaxes in a seat against the wall and gives him both a nod in greeting, quirking his brow curiously but not questioning it.
    and krem has to thank him quietly, with a smile out of the corner of his mouth as he sits.
    ` so, whatâs on your mind, inquisitor? or do you prefer aralae? all you important types are different. some donât mind casual, some want all their titles attached when you address âem. some wouldnât care one way or another if you called âem âmaâam,â âsir,â or âfuckhead.â `