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Dorian and his elven daughter
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âOh, fuck that.â
Dorian laughs, gripping the amulet in his hand tightly. His laugh echoes against the interior of his office, which is big enough to be considered a master bedroom honestly. He hears Bellatrixâs giggles emit from the crystal as his calms.Â
âI mean, the guy acts like an indecent asshole-âÂ
 âAre there any decent ones?â
 â You would know. ANYWAY-,â
 Dorian bursts into more laughter.
 âthen turns around, acting shocked when you give it back to him- mind you, in a civilized manner. Jeez. Tevinter sounds  great. â She retorts, causing him seconds from wheezing in his chair.
 After a moment, he breaths. He leans back in his chair and chuckles finally evening out. His hand holds against his chin, smiling wryly, âMaybe you can come to the next Imperial sphere, itâll be grand! We can comment on the manâs attire- scare him into thinking the worst.â
 â  Oh dear! I saw the Inquisitor and Magister Pavus speaking ill, I hope my luscious seat still shines afterward! â Her voice deepens, the scornful attempt at a Tevinter accent could make his grandparents and father turn in their graves.Â
 âI thought you didnât like your former title though? A change of heart maybe?â He teases.
 âDor Dor, Iâve had to accept by now that it will follow me to my grave and even afterwards, whether I want it to or not. Might as well get some use of it.â She shrugs in spite of the fact he canât see it, âEspecially against some entitled, fucking wise-ass who tries to insult one of my favorite nieces.â
 âYes well, youâll be glad to know that he not only looked like the most miserable, silliest person there, but I saw him practically run out with his tail between his legs soon after.
 She snickers, âGood.â
 âThankfully, there was no falter in the new arrangements so everyone matter-of-factly expected Briva and I at the next gathering without trouble.â
 A low whistle, âDamn, Dor, look at youuuu! Already some change in the social rank. Metaphorically, of course.â
 He sighs, running a hand through his hair, âTis similar, still have much more work that will last well over a lifetime or two.â
 âYeah, well- good thing you- wait⌠FUCK! TURNIP, NO!-â A thud, Bellatrix coughs, and some shuffling. Dorian pauses, looking down at the crystal in his palm. It flicks from light to off, indicating more to the commotion. He hesitates, âBella?â He taps it, all the same of knowing itâs alright- just something to check, âBellatrix? Is everything alright?â
 Soon, the crystal shines bright again with the elfâs voice coming through, albeit, breathless.
âThe dogâŚjumped..on me.â More shuffling, âI think he heard my.. grt- whistling. âŚThis is why Iâm a cat person.â
 He breaks into laughter as she huffs, âAre you alright?âÂ
 âWouldnât you like to know, fucker.â She growls, her tone still light.
 âAss.â
 âShit-talker.â
He goes to continue their game when he notices Gilmi, one of the head servants of his household, standing nervously by the door, waiting patiently.
âBella?â
 âYeah? Is everything alright?â She clearly picked up his change of tone.
 âNot sure. Iâll send back for you once Iâm done.â
 âGot it, Dor Dor. Tell Briva her favorite Aunt said hi.â
 He motions for the servant to come in, snickering, âYou know she has close to 6 other Aunts, yes?â
 âUn-noted. Take care.â
âYou do the same.â The connection cuts and he stashes the amulet carefully back into his desk, giving the servant his full attention.
 âIs something the matter, dear?â
 âNotâŚexactly sir, Miss Briva is the library. Uhm, something occurred and now sheâs scared. Mister Jervah told me to just come get you.â
 The moment Dorian heard the second line, he jerked from his chair, his gut clenched. He doesnât waste time, quickly thanking the elf before making his way down to the library. The clicking of boots doesnât help his nerves. They only add to the ever-growing fear, his hands tight, and mind racing at any horror his daughter was frightened of.Â
Possibilities flood though. An assassin paid to kidnap or hurt her-  Well, he knows the guards would have stopped and alerted him immediately, but stillâŚ.  An animal at the window?-  Briva absolutely adores them, she would have been running in, wanting to show him honestly.  A book she shouldnât have read,  Then again, he holds all of the spell tomes or spell-based ones on a high shelf or locked in his office, safeâŚâŚSTILL-
 Arriving at the doors, he makes haste in opening and coming through.
  All right, time to throw all the previous worries out the window, along with his sanity- specifically the barely hanging nail one from across the room, shattered glass scattered around on on top of the window seal. One that completes the look of a tornado, fire, and ice-mixed wonderland.Â
Books are thrown off shelves, some burned with others frozen in crystal cold. The curtains scorched from the bottom up, continuous crackles hitting his ears. The floor has puddles of water, as well as short layers of ice in some spots- his foot almost slips but he steadies himself on a half-burned desk near the door.Â
 He trudged slowly around the room, tensely looking everywhere with wide, fearful eyes, also casting out swift but small spells to counter the others. All the while, calling out for his little girl. Fear has him caged at this point; with all this mass of destruction, no wonder his little one was terrified.Â
âBriva, darling. Papaâs here, I-â
 âSer Pavus,â
 He turns, presently holding a piece of paper, one that Briva had obviously been working on beforehand. The ink was fresh and oily.
 âJervah, whereâs my daughter?â Maintaining his calm and ever-resounding nature in his voice. In spite of this, the older elf looks upon him with understanding. He motions towards the door across the library. Itâs an extra room, made specifically for when he and Briva are focusing on her studies.
 As Dorian crosses the foothold, Jervah speaks up assuringly, âI let the others know to leave you two be. You will need it.â Not understanding this but knowing he will soon, the Magister nods, before returning to his most important.
He casts a minor spell, a light orb that lights up the room. âBriva?...Briva, honey.â His voice is tight, trying his damndest to sound heartening- Â despite his own heart currently moving-
 He stops at the shuffling. Moving the orb closer in its direction, he sees a small figure under the middle table- scooting further under it as if to hide from the light. He sighs, relief flooding over him when realization hits.Â
 Dorian takes his time, hands behind his back as he sends multiple orbs around corners of the room, lighting it up more until it turns into a soft, light blue hue. Her favorite color.
 â...Briva? Is everything alright, my dearest?â
 She doesnât respond, concealing her face in her knees, arms wrapped around her tightly. With a kneel, he takes notice of the ice around her fingertips.
 Oh..
 He blinks.
 So thatâs what happenedâŚ.Another wave of relief,  Her powers just manifested. Thatâs all..
 Now, he speaks up, âBriva, dear, are you alright? Are you hurt?â
 She takes a moment before shaking her head, just barely. âDo you want to come out?â
 Another shake of the head.
 âAlright,â He sits down and tucks his legs under him. His robes fell around him, touching the ice residue and crowding around the two of them. She moves her head up quickly.
 âNo!â
 He stops, looking at her.
 She gnaws on her lip. Her eyes were blotchy and red, with tears streaming down her bubbly cheeks as her pointed ears droop slightly.Â
  âY-youâre gonna mess up y-your outfit.â
 Dorian canât help himself- a short laugh escapes from him. Mae, the loving sport, was always saying how Briva could be his blood by how she acted at times; itâs clear as ever even now. Still chuckling at her confused and worried look, he gently coaxes her out from the table.Â
 âPlease, itâll soon be water. Itâs fine, I promise.â
 Sheâs hesitant, bunching her light florid, green dress in her tiny hands. Reluctantly she moves and settles into his lap. Now sensing she wasnât in trouble, she buried her face into his chest. Unfortunately, she starts tearing up again when his arms wrap around her in a tight, but soft cradle.Â
 The patient quietness gets mellowed out as Dorian runs a soothing hand through her curly hair, âAre you alright, my dear?â
 She doesnât speak but nods. âWhat about your hands? Are they cold?â
 A pause before another small nod.
 âHere.â With an easy hand, he warms it just enough yet pauses when she flinches. He frowns, concerned. Briva has never been afraid of his magic. Nor Maeâs, Estelâs, or any other of her mage Aunts and Uncles. Curious yes, but never frightened. Only when she sees it in public or from other Magisters in general is when she gets somewhat nervous- thatâs when he pulls her closer as to soothe her thoughts.Â
 Kaffas- she just discovered herself that she has mage blood and after experiencing something such that is emotionally reeling to most young ones- especially at her age!  Dorian curses inwardly at himself.  The first thing I go and do is use one of the main elements.
 Dorian moves his hand away an inch, âIs this alright, dear?â
She looks up before glancing down at his hand. She gives a small nod and lends her hand back.Â
 As the frost disappears from her fingers, Dorian leans his back on the table side. It digs into his upper back, but he pays it no mind. He could care less when his daughter is his main concern at the moment.Â
 âWhat happened?â Her body stills at the question.Â
 âBriva?âÂ
 â... I-im sorry.. â Dorian tilts his head, âWhatever for, my dearest?â
 Her hands wipe her eyes, sniffling and whimpering. âI  ruined  the Library. The b-books are ruined! I-i didn't mean to- I was only reading what Mister Jervah gave me and then-,â A small sob escapes her, tearing at his heart. Every urge in his body fights against the instinct to hug her tightly to him, to hide her away from it; as much as he wants to, she needs some room to speak.
âA-and then! -Ice and fire came⌠I think I h-hurt Mr.Jervah!â Briva cries.
 âMr.Jervah said he was alright, dear. No need to worry.â He assures, brushing the curly hair from her face.Â
 âBâb-but, in the Library! I-âÂ
 âThe books, curtains, and any other affected object there can be replaced. You cannot, however.â
 Briva looks down as her hands fumble in her lap. â..Iâm sorry, papa..â
 Dorian smiles, pulling her closer, âBriva, darling.â
 She glances back up. The tears get gently wiped away by him, swiftly pulling down his long sleeve to dry her cheeks. As he does this, he continues, âDear, you know what happened exactly, yes?â
 She pauses. âIâm like Papa?â
 He chuckles, nodding along, âYes, you have what many consider, mage blood. You will learn more as you grow, but, â He adjusts himself, still holding Briva in his lap, âYou understand what that means, correct.â He checks.
 âYes, But,â She bites her cheek, âIsnât itâŚdangerous? Aunt Mae said some people think mages are scary.â
 He sighs, âUnfortunately people believe that, of course. Itâs just like how many believe your other father is a scary beast all because of his appearance.â
 âBut father is nice! Heâs not a beast.âÂ
 âI know that. But itâs an undeserving fact, sadly.â
 She goes quiet again. A less tight grip on her dress, the same one that bundles around her, barely touching the ground underneath her fatherâs lap. She studies the way to fabric lay, thinking through her next words. Dorian is patient, only humming and brushing through her hair contently.
 Sheâs hesitant, â Can IâŚcan I use my magic like yours?â She looks up, âLike how you used it to help Aunt Bellatrix and Estel?âÂ
 He smiles as she continues, âYou said you only use it when the aid for people is needed, you helped peopleâŚI wanna do that.â
 âWith time and careful studies, indeed. It can be done, my dearest.âÂ
 Itâs almost like she was never crying, never scared- her bright smile grew on her face before she erupted in giggles and hugged him. Like every time, he never hesitates to reciprocate, holding her close as chuckles leave him.
After leading her out of the study, Dorian and Briva find Jervah standing near the entrance of the Library. His grin matches Dorian's, as he greets Briva, who runs up to him with a worry in her brow. âMister Jervah! Are you alright?â
 The older man chuckles, kneeling down, âI am alright, madam. No need to worry.â She gives a shy smile and hugs him.
 As Briva talks with Jervah, Dorianâs happiness starts to dwindle. Slowly and awfully as new anxiety kicks in.  Sheâs a mage.  His hidden gaze ponders over his daughter, whoâs giggling as Jervah holds her up.
 An elven mageâŚ.In Tevinter .
 Sheâs going to have many troubles try and run through her. People are going to look upon her as nothing other than a unique piece for a stealerâs collection, or an unwanted soon enemy.  People will want to hurt her..  His darling little girl.  The dear one that his husband, Fuliz, saved close to 6 years ago.
 WellâŚ.He perks up, âBriva?â
 She looks over, smiling, âYes, Papa?â
 âWould you like to go with Miss Gilmi and get cleaned up? Papa and Jervah will take care of things here.â
 She tilts her head, âSurely I can at least gather the saved books?â
 Oh bless her , he instead shakes his head but keeps his smile plastered, âIâm quite sure, my dearest.â Leaning down, he welcomes her quick hug, placing a kiss on her head, âRun along now, weâll be fine.â
 With a nod and a small grin, she does so. Grabbing onto Gilmiâs outreached hand, she waves as the two leave.Â
 He waves back, waiting for them to be completely out of view before he speaks in a quiet but firm tone, âJervah, for now on: please notify the guards and staff to keep an extra eye on all entrances, no matter the circumstances. And if anything happens that concerns Briva or strange behavior from staff, tell me immediately.â
 âOf course, sir.â Jervah bows, and makes his way out. Dorian turns, hands behind his back as he casts out spells. As chairs and tables float back to positions, the curtains being pulled down for replacement, and frost being melted and dried away, he stands near the window. His eyes ogle at the gate that guards his home.
 He once felt shame and dishonor for who he was, for where he was from, for his decisions on who to love and be around.  He feels his jaw clench,  no matter what, he will make absolutely sure Briva will not ever feel the same still lingering feeling he feels now.Â
 While his fears from before have just become stilling nightmares and comments he can now brush off without a blink,Â
 While he now has a wonderful and sweet husband waiting to come visit him and their girl in between mercenary missions,Â
 While he has multiple friends all over Thedas that wouldnât think twice to help him when heeded-Â
 The judgment and disdain from his peers continue like an endorsed flame. People look upon him and send assassins of words or people in their wake, in their distaste. People fight to stop his coming dent in their country, and all would turn towards his little girl when she joins his side. All for her pointed ears and now magic.Â
 WellâŚhe smirks lightly, spinning back to the room and out the door.
They best send their biggest armies at him and his own growing power, cause the Fade will have to destroy itself before he allows any of them to even step a foot near her.
 She is his daughter, no matter the blood. As long as he lives and breathes, she doesnât have to be afraid. Never like he once was.
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