How would the inquisition react if Cole and the inquisitor went out for a day in the city and proceeded to get kicked out of every establishment?
(Note: No Cole reaction because he’s involved)
Cassandra: Exasperation, if she’d heard of it second hand. There’d be a big lecture incoming, you can count on that. If she actually sees them, though, she’ll be dragging them both out by their ears. “What in the Maker’s name do you think you’re doing? Ugh, we’re leaving. Now. Yes, Cole, yes I am angry, in fact.”
Sera: Loves it. Regrets not being there and feels a bit left out but compensates by living vicariously through Inky’s retelling. Surprisingly okay with Cole’s involvement, but Inky suspects she might just be ignoring his presence in the story. “Hahahaha, wicked. What’d you do that was so bad, hey? No wait; gonna guess. Bees? It was bees, wasn't it? AHA, knew it!”
Blackwall: A bit exasperated, but understands that sometimes people do just need to let go...even if that includes getting kicked out of places. Maker knows it’s happened to him. He is a bit confused about why Cole was there and why he went along with it. “Now, Cole...you didn’t get any ideas from anyone, did you? Maybe Sera...or Varric, or...Maker, you didn’t get them from me, did you?”
Iron Bull: Had spotted The Inquisitor and Cole leaving for the city, and had realised from the look on their leader’s face that something mischievous was afoot. He’d shrugged and let them be; everyone needed to cut loose sometimes, even Cole he supposed. He still acts surprised when they bring back the story of their shenanigans. “Haha, you did what? I didn’t know you had it in you, Cole!”
Varric: Listened to the Inquisitor’s story eagerly, and encouraged Cole to make his own comments. Finds the whole thing hilarious though. “Getting kicked out? That’s when you know you’ve had a good time. But word of advice? Avoid Cassandra; she’s going to want your heads.”
Dorian: Applauds the Inquisitor and Cole for their misadventures. Rather impressed, if somewhat confused about why Cole would be willing to cause a bit of trouble for people. Also a little bit worried about how this might reflect on the Inquisitor, but won’t show it. “Oh, bravo. Somehow you’ve managed to cause more of a stir than my presence in the South does. Whatever is your secret? And tainting Cole’s innocence with you? Tsk, tsk, indeed!”
Solas: Not particularly happy. Not entirely because of the misadventure itself (though, he is exasperated about that because he knows how fragile a public appearance is), but because of Cole’s involvement. “This is against his nature as a spirit, Inquisitor. I implore you to be more careful of your action in the future; never forget that Cole is not human and to treat him as such is to be reckless with his well-being.”
Vivienne: Is very concerned. She has survived the Great Game of Orlais; she knows the importance of appearance and this could be majorly damaging to the Inquisitor should it be discovered. She goes right into damage control and tries to squash this scandal before it reaches anyone outside of the Inquisition. When she speaks with the Inquisitor, however, she will be polite, but distant enough to convey her disapproval. “I imagine you had your fun, dear, but do be more considerate in the future. You no longer represent yourself alone, but the entire Inquisition. There are appearances we all must maintain.”
Josephine: Is straight into damage control mode the moment she hears of this. She rushes to letter every noble she knows that might have a chance of hearing about the scandal, and promptly reminds them politely, but firmly, of the Inquisition’s standing and power. She also rushes to the Inquisitor to scold them, and tries to do the same with Cole...if only she could find him! “How could you have been so wild, Inquisitor? This is our reputation at stake! Oh, the favours I will have to call in to avoid this leaking out...oh, Maker, what if the Empress heard of this?”
Cullen: Is a bit concerned about the state of their reputation, but ultimately shrugs it off. They’ve recovered from worse than this, after all, and people surely wouldn’t disregard them over a bit of wild behaviour after everything done...would they? He’s a bit out of his element, and is even more confused and uncomfortable when he learns of Cole’s involvement, but he tries to hide it. “I...hope you got that out of your system. Hm? No, there’ll be no lecture from me. If you were under my command, it’d be a much different story, but...I don’t control you; you’ll make your own decision. The Maker can only hope they’re the right ones.”
Leliana: Goes into her own damage control mode. While Josie sends the messages of sweet words and veiled threats, Leliana sends the warnings; firmly reminding people of their position with messages of ‘look at all this wonderful dirt we have on you!’ But as for the Inquisitor; she will be a bit irritated about the mess the scandal causes, but ultimately is forgiving. Everyone makes mistakes, and she thinks the Inquisitor has and will do more than enough to earn a few scandals here and there. “That was a very interesting choice of bonding with Cole, don’t you agree? Oh, I’m not disapproving; I know what it’s like, my former companions did the same thing once or twice. Besides, every great leader needs a greater scandal, no?”
