First time joining the DABB this year! Here's my art part for the fic by @imbiowaresbitch. Read it here!
Rating: Explicit
Summary:
Corypheus has been defeated, but there are still troubles in Thedas for the Inquisitor and her companions to face, together and apart. Skyhold has grown quieter with the departure of so many people, but Cullen is glad that Dorian remains, continuing their chess matches and their friendship. There is something building between them, but Cullen isn’t certain it’s the right time to speak.
When Dorian accompanies Adaar to Emprise du Lion to deal with not one but two High Dragons, his magic activates some unknown artefact, and he finds himself transformed. And while many would find his new form comely, Dorian is miserable and desperate to return to himself.
Cullen is equally disturbed and dedicates himself to finding the magical solution to Dorian’s plight, knowing he could never speak his heart until Dorian is restored.
Author's note: Please note that this fic addresses dysphoria strongly. Nothing happens between Cullen and Dorian while Dorian is in a woman’s form, this is NOT a het romance fic. But we visit Dorian’s thoughts about his body, his fear and repulsion, and he’s misgendered a time or two.