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Taking her mission to Tevinter to lead on the front lines, Kida Lavellan finds friendship in a rather strange man. But with friendship came something she never thought she'd have again. . .

"Are you alright?"

      Kida felt the young boy grab the back of her cloak, huddling close to her at the sound of the man's voice. She eyed him warily. He wasn't Dalish, but then that wasn't a surprise, she was in Tevinter after all. Still, it was strange for people in this country to help without wanting something in return.

      "Who are you?" She asked, slipping into the cool professionalism of the Inquisitor so easily it was second nature.

      "I'm Cam'helin." He took a step forward, seemingly to shake her hand but thinking better of it, settling for a polite nod. "And you?"

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Me: You should be writing.

Me But Stupider: But. . . what if I did this. . . instead?

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WIP Wednesday

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'Similar to a storm at sea,' Kida decided as Yeros briefly jingled a gold pouch in front of her face, tucking it securely away before anyone else could see. It took her a second to realize she must have wanted some type of approval.

"Well done, you have successfully wiped the floor with numerous men twice your size." Kida said with a smirk, raising her drink in mock toast, earning a laugh from the spitfire.

"The only one I really want to arm-wrestle won't do it!" Yeros called over the noise of the patrons, loud enough for Fenris to hear. Glancing behind her Kida saw the elf look toward them, expression bored as he took a drink of his wine. When he made no effort to respond she continued, trying to provoke him, "Afraid I'll take your coin too?"

That earned a snort from him, "I simply don't want to wound your pride. You have a lot of it."

Yeros straightened in her seat, looking as though he'd just said he wanted to start a bar fight. Which is to say, she looked very excited.

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WIP Wednesday

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Help me I don't know what I'm doing

He stood in front of the door, nary a foot between them, gazing at her as if she were something divine. Blinking quickly, he pulled his previously parted lips into a small smile, kindness ever reflective in his moss green eyes. Though unseen, his magic flexed around him, reacting to their surroundings and curling pleasantly through the air. It brushed against her own, softly, yet still her shoulders tensed at the feeling. She'd gotten much more comfortable with touch, primarily thanks to him, but this was different, more intimate. By the way his head tilted a fraction in curiosity, she felt it safe to assume that he wasn't aware of what he just did.

Despite her sudden flare of tenseness, she found it endearing.

A single firefly joined them, flittering in the air between them before settling on his cheek. She smiled slightly, stepping forward and raising a hand to brush it away, caressing his skin in the process. Surprise mirrored across both of their faces, but while his morphed into fondness, she looked utterly baffled with herself. Her eyes caught the moonlight, reflecting with that eerie glow only elves possessed, before pulling away as if he had burned her.

'By everything holy,' her mind spat at her. 'What has come over you?'

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Six Sentence Sunday

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"I consider you a friend, Lavellan, I won't abandon you when you need help."

Cam'helin and Yeros reached them then, both speaking at the same moment.

"Kida, you're bleeding!"

"Holy shit, you're the Blue Wraith!"

Yeros glanced at Cam'helin with a confused look before her gaze locked on Kida's waist, eyes widening. "Fuck, you are bleeding."

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Six Sentence Sunday

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This is not six sentences, it wouldn't make sense if it was.

It was. . . nice, to be able to turn to someone she traveled with and feel fond, to know that she could rely on them. There was Yeros as well of course, but the young woman was fiery, unpredictable, and if Kida's suspicions were correct, very much confused. They didn't speak as often as she and Cam'helin, Yeros seemingly not wanting to get attached, and she understood. In the past, Kida would've wanted to sit down and try to talk the spitfire through whatever twisted her thoughts, but not now. Not when she knew she wouldn't be any help, lacking the patience and the clear thoughts needed to help someone gain their own.

But Cam'helin. . . he was steady, a solid pillar in the wake of a raging world. He was kind, compassionate, never faltering when she needed him. A reliable man who knew who he was, and someone she was happy to call a friend.

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Sixteen Sentence Sunday

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I feel cruel

Kida mentally told herself to thank Dorian once everything was done and finished. Not only was this ball being thrown for hers and the Inquisition's benefit, he'd made her look presentable to the Tevinter court while also making it a point to keep her appearance something that represented her as a person.

He truly was a man of many talents.

The sound of footsteps against polished floor echoed from behind her, causing her to turn in time to see Dorian Pavus round a corner, looking as handsome as he always did.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting," he said, smiling once he caught sight of her. "Someone didn't like what I did to his hair and spent much longer than necessary fussing about it."

"Coming from you, that sounds like a nightmare." Kida quipped, her lips quirking up when he wrinkled his nose.

"Oh, indeed."

"I got my way in the end," Cam'helin's voice sounded from around the corner, triumph coating his words.

"Don't get smug." Dorian called back, turning as the elf stepped into view. "You only got your way because you turned on that charm of yours."

Kida didn't process Cam'helin's response, lips parting in surprise as he strode toward them. He smiled upon meeting her gaze, steps faltering slightly when he saw her gown, and her mind went blank.

She'd only ever seen him in his armor and casual wear, never considering how he would look in formal clothing.

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Last Line Meme

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You're never annoying ;3;

*looks at my last line written* So uh. . . no. Big spoily. You dudes get a different last line.

She didn't know what she expected him to do, but it certainly wasn't smile. It lit up his face, flashing dimples and making the corners of his eyes crinkle. He was obviously pleased about accompanying her, though she didn't think it was as important as he seemed to think it was.

But all in all, he had a pleasant smile. Almost. . . charming.

Cam'helin wouldn't be with her long, but Kida figured she was overdue for decent company.

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