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Fenris offers a brief smirk. He wishes he could do more. Varric is gone and the world is a mess. It's much worse than what happened in Kirkwall, and even worse than Corypheus' threat. Rook and her team needs help from everyone, and Fenris will do his best to help.

He lets a brief chuckle escape his mouth. "Thank you. You won't regret it." He refuses to not be useful. "I can go to Minrathous and deal with slavers and venatori, if you want. But if you need me elsewhere, I'll be there, too."

" Trust me, I know. " She admits candidly, her brows lofting in emphasis before his words truly register. Her eyes flit over the elven man's features, a smile threatening to breach across her lips as she listens.

" We can use all the hands we can get, and Varric mentioned you so many times, your prowess would be invaluable. " She admits without shame. Her company was small but mighty, but small nonetheless. And with his skill, they could be that much stronger. " I welcome you. "

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ROMANTIC GESTURES

bold what applies to your muse, italicize if there's potential / it depends

holding door open · tying shoe laces · sharing a milkshake with two straws · offering their jacket when it's cold · kissing in the rain · publicly confessing love · long walks at the beach · doing the titanic pose on a boat · taking cute pictures in a photobooth · sharing a taxi / uber · kissing the back of their hand · slow dancing · getting tickets of their favourite artist / sports team / other · introducing them to their parents · lighting candles · flower petals on bed · love letters · star gazing · brushing / doing their hair · picnics · teaching them to play an instrument / sport / how to use a dagger while gently guiding their hands · compliments · late night drives · taking selfies together · drawing them · self-made gifts · massages · proposing with a family heirloom ring · lending them their favourite book to read · paying for dinner / coffee · mixtapes / playlists · surprise birthday parties · feeding them · handing them keys to their apartment · making space in drawer for their clothes when they stay over · sharing a blanket · couple costumes · tucking a hair strand behind their ear · running after them at the airport / keeping them from leaving · moving cities to be together · blowing a kiss · breakfast in bed · defending them in a fight (verbally / physically) · joint bubble baths · dropping the L-bomb ("I love you") · dedicating a song at the karaoke bar to them · wearing their clothes · yawning before putting an arm around them while watching a movie · grant feed them the last bite (from meal)

tagged by: @chaoticbard, thanks 🥰 tagging: @truthshaper @starwrittenfates (marian) @wardendrin @shadow-cleric & YOU ;D

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Fenris was quite surprised when he learned Varric wanted to see him. They have been through so much together, back in Kirkwall. Fenris has never been good at maintaining friendships, though. He doesn't want to bother the others, so he rarely reaches for them first. Hawke has given him a few updates about the rest of their group from Kirkwall when she heard about them, but that's pretty much it. Fenris has always preferred some of them to others, though. He has never been close to Anders or Merrill, but he cares for Varric. When he received his letter, he didn't hesitate at all, even if he was surprised.

The world is a mess, though. Maybe even more than when Corypheus came back ten years ago. Fenris has always fought. Maybe he's older now, but it won't change him. He has always wanted to be useful, and if Varric needs him for anything, he would gladly accept. Anyway he refuses to stand there and do nothing. He wishes he could have done more against Corypheus.

When he approaches his friend, he recognizes him... but Varric looks much older. He's injured too. "Varric. Are you alright ? I could have met you somewhere safer, you know." Maybe he shouldn't have this question right away, but he doesn't like to see him in such a bad state. Bianca was destroyed, but Varric surely was hurt, too. Probably more than the dwarf wants to admit.

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Varric sets up the meeting with Fenris in Arlathan - because if Broody visited Minrathous it'd be an absolute bloodbath. Not that it wouldn't be a justified bloodbath, but Varric's too old and lame to fight off a horde of demon-summoning-Magisters. Danarius was more than enough, back in the day. Also, there are a couple Magisters that Varric actually likes. Mae would probably be safe but Sparkler might get a fist through his chest. Then again, maybe Fenris has calmed in the years since Kirkwall. Maker knows that Varric himself has changed in ways he'd never imagined. Weirder shit has happened, is all.

So, Arlathan. More neutral-if-blight-ridden ground. Varric's meandered his way down to the river's edge near the Veil Jumper camp to sit on some of the larger boulders there while he waits for Fenris. His leg is acting up today and it's even more pissed off than it was when he left the Lighthouse due to his little jaunt. He didn't wear the full brace out of sheer stubbornness; now, he's regretting it. The cane only helps so much, sometimes.

Andraste's ass, Varric realizes suddenly that he didn't mention the lasting damage when he wrote to Fenris. Oh he talked about the casualty that was Bianca's tragic passing, and Solas, and Rook, and dropped some hints about Minrathous getting blighted by an Archdemon, but not that. Varric grimaces at his cane, his leg, and himself. He wonders if Fenris will recognize him now that he looks and moves like a run-down old man. They haven't crossed paths since the rebellion in Kirkwall, though Varric's kept track of the lyrium ghost for his own peace of mind. Knowing that his friends were still out there, alive, was more of a comfort than Varric would ever admit.

Hopefully Fenris will be at least a little pleased to see him again.

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Astarion has always enjoyed being compliment. He's used to her, he's good at seducing other people. He used to do it to bring victims to Cazador, but things are different now. He's free from his master. But it doesn't mean he can't use flirting and flattery to get what he wants anymore. He needs to keep that alliance, after all.

"And tell me, darling..." He's offering his usual dashing smile again. "... what else do you admire about me ?" he asks, letting a playful chuckle escape his mouth. "I must admit that these compliments truly are welcome since they come from someone as beautiful as you."

the  drow's  grin  was  borderline  uncharacteristic  as  her  marked  fingers  dexterously  handle  each  messy  strand,  peering  at  the  fluffy,  alabaster  curls  which  delicately  frame  @bloodedhearts  's equally  fair  countenance.

❝  i  must  admit,  ❞   she  hushes  her  voice  with  a  fluttering  of dark,  abashed  lids  from  his  compliment.  ❝  it  is  quite  alluring  to  look  at  ⏤  perhaps,  liken  to  most  other  things  to  admire  about  you.  ❞ 

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Fenris can't help but let a brief chuckle escape his mouth. It's relieving to have someone he can call a friend around right now. After what happened to Varric... he feels even more protective of everyone he cares for. Hopefully, these elven gods will quickly be stopped. But Fenris isn't naive. He knows how complicated it might be. That's why he wants to help Rook and the others as much as he can.

"A good meal, mmh ?" he raises an eyebrow, thinking for a moment before he nods. "I suppose you're right. We won't be as productive with an empty stomach." And he's starting to get hungry, as much as he hasn't realized. They have spent so much time fighting these slavers. As they start walking together, Fenris is thinking. "I wonder if these slavers are working for the elven gods. They seem stronger than usual." Nothing Fenris and Alistair can't handle, of course, but the elf can tell there's a difference.

" Aht— " brows twisting incredulously as he turns to the elven man, but quickly sees he's chiding him. And he almost fell for it. It draws a smile across his lips, chuckling somewhat before nodding in complete understanding.

He has always been this.

" On that, we are the same. " He admits as he looks away from Fenris, his hand lifting to brush back the mess of honeyed strands, grateful for the brief reprieve. Pledging his sword all over again, under the banner of another hapless hero thrown into the middle of conflict. He understands all too well how that feels, the least he can do after bringing him back from the great nothingness. And if he has a chance to get back at Ghilan'nain? That would just be a bonus. " Spending an afternoon killing slavers? I say we've earned ourselves a good meal, my friend. "

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❛ I just, I don’t want anything bad to happen to you. ❜ --- (from Marian Hawke to Fenris)

For The Damaged Sentence Starters | Accepting | @starwrittenfates

Fenris frowns for a bit before his expression gets somehow softer. It's hard to say how he's feeling at this moment. He has never wanted to protect someone else before, or at least he doesn't remember. Since he joined Marian's group, something has changed for him. He's not even sure of what it is, but he knows he has started to be different.

"I don't want anything bad to happen to you again," he assures. If there's one thing he knows about how he feels, it's surely that. He wishes he could be there for her and support her. She deserves it. But Kirkwall is a mess right now. Of course things are complicated. "I appreciate your concerns. Danarius will come back for me eventually, but I won't let him take me. I'll fight." And maybe he won't need alone when the time comes. It means so much to Fenris.

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if you’re ever losing an argument hit’em with the “you want me.”

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Shadowheart's world has entirely changed from the moment she chose not to kill the Nightsong. She had doubted her missions for Lady Shar a few times after the group entered the Shadow-Cursed Lands. She's not even sure of why. It's like a little voice hidden deep down inside her always knew. And now Shadowheart feels stupid of not realizing it sooner. Maybe it just felt more comfortable to remain at Lady Shar's side and to want to become a Dark Justicar. But she hopes she did the right thing. She thinks she did. Even if it's so damn scary.

She offers her friend a warm, somehow sad smile. "Thank you for believing in me. I wish I could feel this way, too." She lets a brief chuckle escape her mouth. Her parents are alive, but they have probably suffered so much since they parted. Shadowheart can't help but feel guilty about it. Even if she has no idea, she can't help herself.

Biscuit coming at her side manages to make her smile grow lighter. She lets a soft chuckle escape her mouth. "I don't even remember them. But... maybe they smell similar to me. Right, Biscuit ?" She gently pets the dog, smiling at him before her gaze is back on Vanna. "I betrayed Lady Shar. People will come after me. So... maybe we can make them talk."

it  pained  vanna  to  see  shadowheart  so  grief-stricken  and  conflicted.  from  that  moment  upon  the  wreckage  of  the  nautoloid  was  a  woman  so  sure  of  herself  and  her  goals.  so  dedicated  to  shar  she  was  willing  to  sacrifice  even  one  of  them  to  become  a  dark  justiciar  if  she  needed.  and  yet,  that  one  moment  of  clarity,  of  hesitation,  changed  everything  in  her  world  in  the  blink  of  an  eye.

❝   you've  come  such  a  long  way  already,  shadowheart.❞   her  hand  does  not  leave  when  she  offers  her  friend  a  warm  smile.  ❝   the  city  may  be  big,  but  i'm  sure  we'll  find  them-❞  a  soft  tickle  at  her  ankle  prompts  the  bard  to  peer  down,  lips  broadening  as  the  corgi  moves  from  his  owner,  plopping  down  next  to  cleric's  boot  with  a  rapid  wag  of  his  stumpy  tail.

❝   well,  look  at  that.  .  .  it  seems  like  biscuit  has  offered  his  services,  too.  he  is  quite  good  at  finding  things.  better  than  me,  if  i'm  being  honest.  .  .  most  of  the  time,  at  least.  ❞ 

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"Very charming, of course," Astarion agrees, keeping that dashing smile to his lips. He doesn't know how to be otherwise, after all. Charming people to bring them to Cazador... he had done it for decades and decades, for two centuries. And this is what he's still doing now... He's doing his best to charm his companions, to make sure they remain allies. Because he needs this alliance more than anything if he wants to deal with Cazador once and for all. Now that he has tasted freedom, he refuses to go back to his master.

He raises a curious eyebrow when Shadowheart speaks again, saying his name with some seriousness. His smile fades a bit too. What is Shadowheart implying, precisely ? She's hard to read, too. At first he thought she was naive. But she's not... On the contrary, she's very wise. "And, please tell me... how exactly can you relate, darling ?" he asks, probably sounding somehow skeptical. He's a vampire spawn. He doubts anyone in the group could really be similar to him in a way or another. Astarion doesn't have friends. He only has prey. He has always brought them to Cazador. And maybe the way he just talked will make Shadowheart realize she's right. He really should think more before talking.

"You are very charming," Shadowheart agreed. In fact, he might be the most charming of the group. The biggest smooth talker. Gale was pretty impressive with his knowledge and suave way of talking to showcase how much he knew by heart. Astarion though ... it felt a little different. Charming ... if you approached him. He didn't seem keen on coming to you, though. It had a very 'don't notice me' energy to it.

"Astarion," Shadowheart said a little more seriously toward his teasing. This interaction required some explanation on her part, didn't it? She had been a little more forward than usual. "I hope you know that I only say these things, make these comments because I ..." Her pause was a long one. " ... because I can relate. If I'm right about you, I hope you know that there is no knowledge I am looking to gain to harm you or reveal to someone else."

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FYI: It's an Astarion origin playthrough, my first one hgfdgd 😱

Me, who already have an active playthrough of both DA2 and Veilguard: what if I start a new BG3 playthrough ? 👀😂

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[*still needs to write up DA verse, oopsie-* We haven't interacted yet, but I thought this was funny, so there you go. *goes to write up that verse for plotting later*]

Are You Fenris' Type ? | Accepting | @gcldfanged

Fenris raises a curious eyebrow at the sight of the bingo card. It really isn't bad. Maybe it's slightly disturbing to see a stranger have multiple bingos on his card. Fenris surely isn't used to it.

"Well... I suppose I should say congrats. So... congrats." He clears his throat, not sure of what to say.

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ROMANTIC GESTURES

bold what applies to your muse, italicize if there's potential / it depends

holding door open · tying shoe laces · sharing a milkshake with two straws · offering their jacket when it's cold · kissing in the rain · publicly confessing love · long walks at the beach · doing the titanic pose on a boat · taking cute pictures in a photobooth · sharing a taxi / uber · kissing the back of their hand · slow dancing · getting tickets of their favourite artist / sports team / other · introducing them to their parents · lighting candles · flower petals on bed · love letters · star gazing · brushing / doing their hair · picnics · teaching them to play an instrument / sport / how to use a dagger while gently guiding their hands · compliments · late night drives · taking selfies together · drawing them · self-made gifts · massages · proposing with a family heirloom ring · lending them their favourite book to read · paying for dinner / coffee · mixtapes / playlists · surprise birthday parties · feeding them · handing them keys to their apartment · making space in drawer for their clothes when they stay over · sharing a blanket · couple costumes · tucking a hair strand behind their ear · running after them at the airport / keeping them from leaving · moving cities to be together · blowing a kiss · breakfast in bed · defending them in a fight (verbally / physically) · joint bubble baths · dropping the L-bomb ("I love you") · dedicating a song at the karaoke bar to them · wearing their clothes · yawning before putting an arm around them while watching a movie · grant feed them the last bite (from meal)

tagged by: @vampsyred, thanks 🥰 tagging: @rookfang @nekrotisch @murderyn @turlums & YOU ;D

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Me, who already have an active playthrough of both DA2 and Veilguard: what if I start a new BG3 playthrough ? 👀😂

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quick fenris cause i started to replay dragon age series

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Cassandra is trying to breathe properly right now. She won't manage to hide that body if she's not calm. But it's hard. She didn't only kill that bard, she destroyed her body. It's disgusting. And she can feel her dark urge being so damn satisfied. She hates this. She hates this so damn much.

She sighs. "I'm sorry. Maybe... Maybe we shouldn't hide her. Maybe it would only make things worse." Cassandra isn't sure of what she wants, of what would truly be best. She wants to explode her head against a tree and stop thinking. Should she be honest with her companions ? She knows she won't manage to hide forever that she's a monster hungry for more and more blood all the time.

She can't help but laugh at Astarion's words. "No matter what we do, you'll get a night of passion. Don't worry about it." She manages to offer him a smile before her attention is back on Alfira's body. She sighs. "I'm weird, right ? I don't remember anything before the Nautiloid. It's just... dark."

ELOQUENT BROW arched at the draconic sorcerer , half of the words fleeting his pointy ears , and half of them starting to get him bored already -- good thing she is this pretty to he needn't even care to contemplate her suggestion.

Although, he still thought his ideas of getting rid of a mangled corpse weren't half as bad. If he was to even get his hands dirty , she better find ways to redeem herself by indulging in some intimate tryst later.

❛ Fine, we'll do it your way then, ❜ The prickly vampire paused before the next grumpy retort , ❛ I assume we couldn't wake Karlach to carry it over her shoulder , instead of doing it ourselves . The body soaked in blood already , I and can barely handle my pack, my dear ,❜ Astarion replied curtly after pointing his finger at the gored corpse laying in the mess of viscera.

❛ Dumping the dead bard in the water it is . But you owe me a night of passion and indulgence, after this, darling, ❜ The lecherous smile thrived upon the pallid vampire's lips, ❛ If I have to get my hands dirty, I prefer to put my gloves on first. Don't want to ruin these nails. ❜