so many of the Mementos have me like

[TEXT: Two years after becoming a squire, Nathaniel accompanied Ser Rodolphe to Tantervale to attend the Grand Tourney. It was an elaborate event that Nathaniel had only ever read about. The city was bedecked in blue and gold, and the finely dressed people danced and sang in the streets. Nathaniel joined in the grand melee at Ser Rodolphe's request, joining over a hundred warriors in battle against each other. Nathaniel did quite well, managing to beat several knights before being defeated. Though he was disappointed with his performance, Ser Rodolphe was greatly pleased and awarded Nathaniel with a purseful of gold. He promptly spent almost all of it on ales and cake, saving just enough money for a replica of Hessarian's Sword of Mercy and a tiny wind-up toy bronto that played music.]

Highlighted: "and a tiny wind-up toy bronto that played music."

Nathaniel was in his early twenties and this is what he spends his money on, undeniably adorable. Wish we could have had more time with him to get more of this side of him.

Later upon asking Hawke why they're alone, they will state that Merrill had spent enough time fighting for her life with them and they didn't want to take her away from her work with the city elves in Kirkwall/her clan.

While in the Fade, Nightmare will threaten Merrill in an attempt to make Hawke fearful. If Hawke is chosen to stay behind in the Fade, they will apologize to Merrill before they charge at the demon.

After Hawke leaves for Weisshaupt Fortress, Cassandra and Varric can have an in-party banter where Cassandra asks if Merrill will reunite with Hawke again, to which Varric responds that after Merrill reads Varric's letter she will join up with Hawke whether they want her to or not.