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she writes the tales people always forget. indie dragon age oc. by maxi.

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heroschild:

      ‘ i think that’s the way of fathers. ’ a smile graces isobel’s lips soon enough, thinking of her own father. he is so very prone to worrying after her, though he tries his best not to make too large a fuss out of it all. it’s embarrassing. and she loves him for it. ‘ but he should know the only way you could possibly be safer would be if my mother was present as well. we’ve more guards than i can count. ’ she sounds exhausted by the fact.

       “ i think so too. ”  el laughs, however, as she glances back at her father. ever cautious and wary.  “ oh, i’m sure he does but i know he still has fears. he’s a very cautious fellow. ”  with a wide smile painted across her features, her attention returns to isobel.  “ i still can’t believe i’m here. a family of elves being welcomed so openly in court... i can’t wait to write this all down. ”

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@heroschild 

       “ i can feel my father’s eye staring a hole in the back of my head. ”  she even grasps at her hair playfully.  “ he worries too much when we leave the coast. too many people about, i think. ”

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intoxthextrees:

“ So rude, you’re gonna make me change my mind– ” He jumps aside when he sees her finger coming for his ribs, as if she was trying to stab him with a knife rather than poking him. He was a ticklish fellow. “ Go on then, we still have to find a place to start. ”

       “ i’m going, i’m going! ”  she darts off and begins to dig through all the things they’ve brought with them. it doesn’t take long for her to come right back over with a sheathed sword. it’s not the best looking sword in the world but at least it gets the job done.  “ i’m ready! ”

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intoxthextrees:

“ Uh huh. ” Clearly he didn’t believe her, but that didn’t erase his smile as he put her down on the ground. “ He won’t hear anything from me, but only because I don’t want him to get upset either. ” A small pat on her head. “ Now? Right now? Maker’s breath, fine– ”

       “ well don’t say it like that. ”  she scoffs once again, making a face as her head is patted.  “ assface. ”  she gives him a nudge to the ribs, gentle and playful, as she laughs at her own insult to her older brother.  “ i’ll go get the sword! ”

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intoxthextrees:

“ Aye, it’s about time I suppose– Oof–! ” He wasn’t prepared for that bear hug, but the gesture and her words get a goofy grin out of him, at least. He returns his sister’s embrace and even lifts her off the ground and wiggles her, the way he used to do when they were little. “ You only say that because I FINALLY agreed to teach you. ”

       “ that’s not true -- ”  okay it was slightly true.  “ just don’t tell lyrel i said you’re the best brother or he’ll get upset. ”  but she still held onto her brother a bit longer before letting go.  “ can we start now? please? pretty please? ”

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intoxthextrees:

He nods in understanding while listening, having to recognize she was right. What better way to protect her than by teaching her to defend herself? It was only logical. “ Alright. Then we change that. You get your wish: from today on, I’m going to teach you how to wield that pretty sword you got behind my back– ”

      “ what? really?? ”  her tone changes dramatically at this news.  “ thank you, cyran! thank you, thank you, thank you! ”  she all but runs up to him and gives him the biggest squeeze she can muster up.  “ you’re the best big brother ever and i love you! ”

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intoxthextrees:

“ No… No, don’t say that, El. I worry, it’s true, but I’m glad you wanted to come with me. ” The way the words are spoken, soft but firmly, leave no room for lies. He’s being as honest as he can be. “ I’m happy to have brought you along. It’s what I always wanted. Since I was a child, even before you were born, all I wanted was to go out and have adventures all over the world, but I wanted to do that with my family because you’re the closest people to my heart. Lyrel and Fen don’t like to be away from home, so… you were my last shot. I don’t regret bringing you and I look forward to more journeys we might take. ”

       she merely hangs her head as he speaks, unsure as to what to say. while he does sound like he’s speaking nothing but the truth she still feels terrible. why? she does not understand it.  “ i’m not lyrel. ”  she finally speaks up while risking a glance towards her brother.  “ you know that right? ”  she lets a moment pass before continuing.  “ i know what happened was... bad... but i want to know how to protect myself. i want to learn what dad has taught you so that doesn’t happen to you again but you won’t let me learn. you hardly keep me out of your sights unless i agree to stay indoors. ”

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intoxthextrees:

He takes a while speaking up to reply. It had been a while since that incident, but ever since it happened, something inside him ( perhaps his courage or his grit ), got damaged beyond repair. “ I know, ” he mutters. “ I’m sorry. I’m trying to tone it down, I swear. It’s just… ” I’m afraid. “ I love you a lot. You, Fen and Lyrel. If anything bad happened to any of you, I don’t know what I would do. ”

      she feels a pang of regret in her heart when her brother apologizes.  “ maybe i shouldn’t have come with you. ”  she finally speaks while worrying the edge of her sleeve between her fingers. she feels guilty giving him this extra responsibility. perhaps she would have been better off at home with lyrel and fen.

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intoxthextrees:

“ Oh c’mon, I brought you to Antiva without complaining or trying to dissuade you, didn’t I? You’re my sister, I can’t help it if I want to keep you safe after– ” 

He stops, goes deathly pale and his eyes widen, then become glassy and almost empty right away, lost in dark memories. He had meant to say ‘after what happened with Lyrel and I’. “ Never mind. ”

        she notices the pause and it doesn’t take much for her to realize why. she’s heard the story a few times, so she knows what her brothers had been through.  “ i understand you’re trying to keep me safe, cyran. ”  she tells him softly.  “ but you don’t have to shelter me to do so. ”

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intoxthextrees:

“ I’m going to get payback on you eventually, you know. ”

      “ you already treat me like a baby, how much worse can you get? ”

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intoxthextrees:

“ I. Do not. Have. A. Crush. ”

      “ whatever you say, cyran. ” 

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intoxthextrees:

“ Because you’re being silly and making your big brother embarrassed. ” He uncrosses his arms and rests one hand on one of his swords. “ So quit getting revenge on me in Lyrel’s stead– ”

     “ wouldn’t have any reason to be embarrassed if you just admitted you had a crush -- ”

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intoxthextrees:

“ I’m not–! Scared. ” He huffs in frustration and crosses his arms. He won’t look at her and even pouts a bit, but it’s a more serious expression than childish. He’s nervous. “ I just… I don’t know. I don’t care. Either way, what does it matter, Arrow is just someone I met. I meet dozens of people when I go out. We meet dozens of people. She’s no different. ”

      “ sure, but you never blush like you did with this one. ”  she insists, not letting this go clearly.  “ but, do whatever you want. i’m only your little sister trying to look out for the best for you. ”

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intoxthextrees:

“ … Why are you such a know-it-all. ” But that’s not the point. “ I mean, no, I haven’t. But I also barely know her. Who knows, I might do something stupid or offensive without realizing it and she might decide slicing my throat is the appropriate punishment. ”

      “ i’m not a know-it-all. i just read books. ”  she rolls her eyes at his argument.  “ cyran, you’re such a scaredy cat sometimes. are you telling me you’re going to one day just settle down with a girl who’s boring and sits at home all day? because it sounds like you’re too scared to go for someone who likes adventure as much as you. ”

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intoxthextrees:

“ Ow–! Okay, I was joking! Because have you seen her? The way she carries herself? Have you noticed how many weapons she has on her? And you don’t know how athletic she is. Clearly someone who can attempt murder and probably succeed without breaking a sweat. ”

      “ and? ”  she doesn’t see the big deal. especially because her brother is also very capable.  “ have you done anything that deserves an assassination plot hanging over your head? assassins don’t kill for fun, cyran. those are psychopaths. ”

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intoxthextrees:

“ Because she’s Antivan– ”

      for a moment she says nothing and then suddenly she gives him a quick smack on the shoulder.  “ idiot. ”

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intoxthextrees:

“ Stoooooooop. ” He leans extremely away from her hand. “ What are you, twelve? Arrow is a friend. Not even that, an acquaintance. She’s probably gonna try to murder me– ”

       “ you treat me like it sometimes -- ”  another topic for another day.  “ why in the world is she going to murder you? what did you do? ”