Embrace the Shadows

“It’s midnight, where the hell were you?!”

“Stop keeping your phone in silent, you got me worried!”

“Blood? Are you bleeding?”

“I don’t like the idea of you walking down the streets all alone.”

“I thought I would never see you again…”

“We should get you to hospital.”

“Where did all those bruises came from?”

“I have the right to be worried!”

“Have you been drinking? You look terrible.”

“Sleep at my place tonight.”

“I don’t feel safe letting you be alone when you’re in that shape.”

“Please talk to me about it.”

“Let me take care of you.”

“You need to rest now. Don’t move.”

“How many times have I told you to not go there?”

“You could’ve died, you know…”

“I don’t care if you don’t want my help, I’ll do it anyways.”

“You really need to stop drinking. I’m serious.”

“This time you got yourself into a hospital. I think that’s a sign.”

“Are you sure you’re okay?”

“You need to stop doing stupid shit like that or you will get yourself killed.”

“I’m your friend, of course I care!”

“You know I’m always here for you, right?”

“You’re not okay.”

“I’m just trying to help you.”

“Let me clean your wounds…”

A ray of hope flickers in the sky 

A tiny star lights up way up high

A silent wish sails the seven seas

The winds of change whisper in the trees

You’ve got the feel you’re on solid ground

And all of this happens because the world is waiting

A spaceman came travelling on his ship from afar

He followed a light and came down to a shed

It is the night of our dear Savior’s birth

Long lay the world in sin and error pining till He appeared and the soul felt its worth

A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices 

Now sing with hearts aglow 

We’re floating in the moonlit sky 

The people far below are sleeping as we fly 

I’m finding I can fly so high above with you 

The nights are colder now

Maybe I should close the door 

And anyway the snow has covered all your footsteps 

My memories are warm and clear 

But everybody knows It’s hard to be alone at this time of year 

Good luck, I wish you well

I wonder where you are today

Oh don’t leave me alone like this

I touch your face while you are sleeping

When snow would fall upon my bed like sugar from Jesus

I don’t want a lot for Christmas

I don’t care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree

All I want for Christmas is you

I hear those sleigh bells ringing

Santa won’t you bring me

I hope you’re happy this Christmas

People come together from all over the world

Now is the solstice of the year.

Winter is the glad song that you hear.

Join together ‘neath the mistletoe,

Praise be to the distant sister sun

'Cause it is my favorite holiday.

But all this year’s been a busy blur

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Now bring us some figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer

We won’t go until we get some so bring it right here

No more champagne and the fireworks are through

And the morning seems so grey

Sometimes I see how the brave new world arrives

Send a symbol for my Muse’s reaction to yours unintentionally (?):

If the generator is being lame, just choose something that works for the muses.

aggressive/angry kiss

all over kiss

back kiss

cheek kiss

firm kiss

shy kiss

first kiss

forehead kiss

french kiss

gentle kiss

scar kiss

hand kiss

jawline kiss

last kiss

neck kiss

rain kiss

friendly kiss

chaste kiss

stomach kiss

underwater kiss

upside down kiss

spin the bottle kiss

an eskimo kiss

butterfly kisses ( eyelash kiss )

a kiss pressed to each fingertip

a kiss on the hairline

a kiss to the temples

a kiss to the corner of the mouth

a kiss to bruised skin

a kiss on the knuckles

Hot, Steamy kiss

Forced Kiss

Nose Kiss

Gentle Peck

Romantic Kiss

Eyelid Kiss

Collarbone Kiss

Chest/Breast Kiss

Kiss Along the Hips

Navel Kiss

Goofy Kiss

Forceful Kiss

Reunion Kiss

Then there’s tongue

Bear Hug

Sleepy hug

Cuddle hug

Unreciprocated hug

“Far too long since we’ve seen each other” hug

From behind hug

“Something scared me” hug

The Lift hug

One armed hug

The Leg hug

Friendly hug

The emotional hug

Failed hug

Run and Jump hug

Romantic hug

Side hug

Comforting hug

Family hug

Hug around waist

Clinging hug

‘’Don’t let go’’ hug

‘’I thought I’d never see you again” hug

Warm hug

Awkward hug

@hellathan

Daeris Lavellan was beyond amazed. Never had she seen a castle of such grandeur. This Skyhold was otherworldly. Not only that, Daeris felt an air of magic to it as well. It made her skin tingle and her heart beat fast with excitement.

Entering the courtyard, Daeris looking around for anyone who would hear her. An elf with Dalish vallaslin and a staff strung to her back. Many people glanced at her. But to her surprise, there weren’t as many scorned looks as she thought she would get. 

“Excuse me,” she finally saw someone who actually smiled at her, “Where is Ella Lavellan? She is the…Inquisitor?”

Ella was currently coming out of a war council meeting and headed directly for the courtyard. She strolled down the stone clad steps and into the atrium. After the long meeting; she would be happy to stretch her slender limps. 

The girl noted a bit of a commotion in the distance and automatically shifted her course. Could she go one day without there being some sort of problem? Evidently not. 

Ella appeared and was surprised for a good moment. She didn’t speak for an instant but after the initial shock; she cleared her throat. 

"Abelas. Keeper Deshanna did not send word of my coming, but I am here to help. She thought my knowledge in Dalish culture and history would help your Inquisition. Also my fighting talents as well as my....knowledge of spirits." She spoke her last few words quietly. Daeris was First to the Keeper of Clan Lavellan. But also was a mage that knew much about the Fade and Spirits. First hand. Not to mention her ice magic was also helpful.

Daeris pulled her dark maroon hood closer to her face, trying her best to cover her vallaslin from the prying eyes of Kirkwall. She had heard of the shem here being more than rude to elves. Especially Dalish. Granted she could easily defend herself, but she would rather not draw the attention of the Templars as well. She was protected under Dalish law. But she would rather not risk it. Especially when tensions were so high. 

Finally coming to the mansion in Hightown she was looking for, Daeris grabbed the knocker and hit it hard against the door. She hoped she would help..she had to….

As her mind raced to the possibility of those two needing her, the more hesitant she was to answering. Her thoughts went to it possibly being a Grey Warden to tell her where Carver was or if he was alright. She sighed as she finally reached the door.

im SHRIEKING

he punches it!

“No, I learned how to dance a little,” he protested, “I just never practiced enough to really be good at it.”  This was true, Leliana had taught him a few basic steps so that he wouldn’t make too much of an idiot of himself at Alistair’s coronation.  Then he’d been dragged along to a few noble parties in Kirkwall with Hawke.

Daeris spun back to Kieran with a grin on her face, her black vallaslin moving slightly on her pale face. “The key is to just have fun,” Daeris spoke well over the music and grabbed Kieran’s hand, “We celebrate the Creators and what they have done for us. Many a time we also dance out myths…but those are complicated and…well….just dance!”

The elf then spun on her toes, the open toed cloth on her feet letting her spin easily. She had insisted that she dress with a hint of Dalish to this party. She wasn’t afraid of her heritage. Even though many nobles were.

Her black hair was tied back in a half ponytail but it still flew up as she spun. Her silver dress doing so as well. Arms twisted up in a twirl as well. Glancing back at Kieran she laughed.

So 300 followers kind of snuck by me, then 400 whipped past and now it looks like I’ll hit 500 before Christmas, so it may be an auspicious time to try a follower appreciation giveaway. Plus it might be a good kickstart to that New Year’s resolution to draw more which I always fail at.

How to enter:

1 Like = 1 entry. 1 Reblog = 1 entry. Obviously you can only like it once, but you may reblog as many times as you like (but please do not take the piss).

You must be following me to enter. New followers are just as welcome to enter as the long standing ones! It would, of course, be lovely if you stuck around after the giveaway.

If you are following me but want to re-blog from a sub-tumblr you can put the main account name you’re following from in the tags. I will check so you get your entries; This is a sub-blog to an empty main so I know your pain!

But please no giveaway only blogs.

The deadline for entries will be 17:00 GMT ON NEW YEARS DAY/1st January 2017 (convert to your timezone) and the winners will be announced shortly afterwards.

There will be three winners drawn at random. I will make a post announcing the winners and send them each a message, so make sure your inbox/messenger is open. If I don’t get a response within seven days (or if they’ve decided they don’t want it after all- which is totally ok!) I will draw a new winner in that persons place. 

Winners will receive their choice of either:

A waist-up portrait of their Dragon Age or Mass Effect OC of choice (example 1 - 2 - 3 - 4) or

A shippy piece of their Dragon Age or Mass Effect romance or friendship of choice. Two characters max; OCxNPC, NPCxNPC, OCxOC are all good. However, I do reserve the right to ask you to choose something else in the rare case that your chosen ship makes me super uncomfortable. (example 1 - 2 - 3)

“Aren’t you tired of always being mad at the world?”

“Don’t you know that we’re all alone now?”

“Give me attention, I need it now.”

“I had it all but not what I wanted.”

“I know you’re leaving in the morning when you wake up. Leave me with some kind of proof it’s not a dream.”

“I put my faith in you, so much faith, and then you just threw it away.”

“I’ve got a tight grip on reality, but I can’t let go of what’s in front of me here.”

“If you thought I’d leave, then you were wrong.”

“It’s not a walk in the park to love each other but when our fingers interlock, can’t deny you’re worth it.”

“It’s not your fault and if it was I wouldn’t care.”

“Keep your feet on the ground when your head’s in the clouds.”

“Maybe I know somewhere deep in my soul that love never lasts.”

“No one is as lucky as us.”

“Open your eyes like I opened mine. It’s only the real world, a life you will never know.”

“Second chances they don’t ever matter, people never change.”

“Some of us have to grow up sometimes and so if I have to I’m gonna leave you behind.”

“Up until now I have sworn to myself that I’m content with loneliness.”

“Well, you can ignore it but only for so long.”

“Won’t you just admit you don’t care?”