never in chains

She returned the smile gladly. If she was smiling that meant nothing was exploding. That was good. “Oh, how sweet of you. I’m…” Merrill suddenly found herself at a loss for words. She beckoned Hawke inside in an attempt to disguise that. Varric said she was looking thinner these days. The mirror was taking a lot out of her. “I’m doing well. It’s been a strange week.”

"Strange?" Seryn gave her a small nod when she entered the house. She took a moment to do a quick survey and did her best not to frown. Strange could be good. It didn't always have to be dangerous. "How so?"

“Did you need something?” Seryn responded, a certain bite to her tone. She didn’t return the man’s  smile and there was no warmth to be found in her eyes.

“If we’re speaking in general, than a drink would be lovely. From you, however, I need nothing.” The elf shrugged, unphased by the red head’s coldness. “I simply thought I’d be civil and say hello.”

"That's... Rare, to say in the least." She nodded to him. "If you'd like that drink, I wouldn't mind so much to treat you. Though, I would like to know what brings you here."

"Did you need something?" Seryn responded, a certain bite to her tone. She didn't return the other woman's smile and there was no warmth to be found in her eyes.

I’d rather consider you a woman of great strength.

Or perhaps just a fool, with the way I do everyone in Kirkwall’s bidding…

No. A good person.

 Hardly.

Do you think I would wear the scarf of anything less?

I suppose you already do.

I’d rather consider you a woman of great strength.

Or perhaps just a fool, with the way I do everyone in Kirkwall’s bidding…

No. A good person.

 Hardly.

I’d rather consider you a woman of great strength.

Or perhaps just a fool, with the way I do everyone in Kirkwall's bidding...

Lady Elissa, then. Did you have some need for me?

Nothing in particular, no. My husband spoke so vehemently about you, I just had to meet you myself. Thedas has had its fair share of women warriors lately. You do a credit to your sex.

I do nothing of the sort, if you'll pardon me.

Of course I have.

-crosses her arms- 

What?

You haven’t spent all your time drinking, then, I take it?

And why would I do that?

Consider me a woman of little faith.

Oh, good. That’s one less thing someone’s asking me to do for them.

Don’t worry, I’m not one to go looking for people to do my dirty work for me… … I had enough of that during the Blight.

Oh good. You have sense.

Of course I have.

-crosses her arms- 

What?

You haven't spent all your time drinking, then, I take it?

Of course I have.

-crosses her arms-