#but I have a lot of little ideas when it comes to Renn and haven't figured out how to slip them all into the fic yet LOL

[midnightwind]

have some Renn facts that I don't know will make it into the fic (or be explained enough to make sense in the fic lol)

her father died to human hunters; the Clan assumed they stumbled into each other and he was killed in cold blood, but he was actually trying to find someone to take in his mage daughter before the clan kicked her out (and it ended badly)

this is part of why her mother spiraled so bad: she knew what had happened to her husband and resented Renn in some way for his fate despite her being like, 6 at the time

her mother picked out her vallaslin, hoping the more complex (albeit more painful) design would buy her extra time with her daughter (she was very bad at showing affection)

Renn actually managed to survive in the forest for a few months just fine while alone, though this was partly due to the rations her Clan packed for her

when she was caught by slavers, she actually refused to use her magic because her mother warned her to never let other people see it (unknown to Renn for many years, this saved her from being instantly killed or being made Tranquil)

she did fight back so much and so violently that she spent most of her time being transported heavily drugged! to the point where she started to build up a resistance to the sedative

she 100% bit Viago when he was trying to pull her drugged body out of the cage, through his glove and everything

she asked Viago to teach her to be a Crow instead of just being let go with the other elves

when she was brought back to the de Riva house, she clung to Viago so tightly the Talon just made him train her (much to his annoyance)

during her apprenticeship, the other Crows liked to call them the Little Prince and his Stray Dog (this was a jab at them both)

Viago had to force her to wear shoes and they fought about it a lot for like, a solid year, she did not like them

he also had to teach her to read Trade and how to speak/read proper Antivan (she knew Trade, but only knew very rural Antivan)

she hid being a mage for like, half a year before showing Viago which caused him Such a headache

when Viago took over as Talon, she was akin to a feral shadow who hunted down the dissenters before he had to deal with them

she cultivates a lot of plants, but only took a fraction of her clippings with her to Treviso (mostly poisonous ones)

despite gold looking better with her skin tone and hair, she loves silver more (yes this my own bias)

her mageknife was a gift from Viago for becoming a proper Crow

she just really likes the feather and crow motif of the faction, to an almost unwell degree (she got a lot of tattoos about it)

despite being in a Talon House and taking fairly well paying contracts, she gives up the vast majority of her earnings to Viago (he did not ask or demand this, she just feels the need to pay him back)

this means she has kind of cheap tastes, but a deep appreciate for finer things (they're more like treats to her and Teia is typically the one to give her nice things before the events of the game)

speaking of, Teia is like a big sister to her and they're almost disgustingly sweet to each other

Viago helped her pick her name (Mirenna) when she joined the Crows because she was so mad at her Clan she didn't want the name they gave her (Mirevas)

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Fast cars & Freedom: Cant help falling in love (8/?) Part 2.

Here it is.. part 2 of chapter 8... is that really Logans mom? How does Ellies dad react to the news she is married to Colt??? You can catch up HERE. And as always, if you want to be added to the tags, drop me a line.

Pairing: Logan x Ellie, Colt x Ellie

Rating: Mature

Song inspiration:

“Riya! Damnit.” Ellie gasped, Riya instantly cupping her mouth. Ellie Stood making her way over to her father.

Colt stood behind Logan,  schock written all over his face at the series of events. Riya just announced to everyone that He and Ellie were married. Her father being an ex cop, was probably about to kill him, sure he had a gun or two, or three laying around. And did Logan just say Mom?

Logan stood there, completely stunned, baked beans covering his shoes.  Was he imagining things? Because the woman standing there next to Ellie's dad looked an awful lot like his mother.  He remembered seeing her when the foster parents would bring him to the jail to visit. That all changed when he got sent to live with a shitty set and he ran away, never looking back.

“Logan? Logan is that you?” Sally spoke, tears in her eyes.

Frank looked between the two, dumbfounded. Of all the women in the world he would fall for, he had to pick the one who was possibly the father of his grandchild, and an ex criminal. His eyes darted past Logan and locked right onto Colt, who stood frozen in place. “You!” He seethed, Pointing a finger at him. “Oh shit.” Colt quickly placed the pan he was holding down on the table and took off into the house.

“Oh no you dont, get back here.” Frank took off running after him, coleslaw dripping from his pants. “Dad, wait.” Ellie followed the two into the house. “Dad, just wait. You don't understand.” He froze in place “what don't I understand? How you ended up married to him,” He pointed to Colt who stood at the door. “Because that I don't understand.  How did this happen? When did this happen?”

“6 years ago. In vegas.” Her dad's eyes went wide. “iIt was the night before, well everything went down with the brotherhood.” Her dad slumped down on the couch, the feelings of that time crashing down on him. “She asked for an annulment Mr Martin. This isn't Ellies fault, I didn't file it. If you want to blame anyone, blame me, not her.” Colt stepped forward, his eyes locked on hers.

Her dad let out a long sigh “Well, at least if He's Lucas father, you'll be married.” Ellie closed her eyes “I'm filing for divorce.” Her dads face reddened. “Colt,  why don't you go outside and help out. I need a word with my daughter.” Colt hesitated, waiting for her command. She was his queen, she would always be his queen no matter what, and he would do anything she asked of him, but he wouldn't willingly divorce her. “Go ahead colt.”  He nodded walking back out to the back yard, leaving Ellie and her dad to have a serious discussion.

Logan blinked, stunned. “What. How did you.” He couldn't form the words.  

“Logan, I have been looking for you ever since i got out of jail.” Colt stopped immediately, backing up a pace to hear what was going on. “Oh really? And when was that? Because it seems you haven't done a great job of it.” Logan stood arms folded.  “well, there wasn't much of a trail to follow, you stayed pretty well hidden. The last bit of information I got you were in California, so I came out here.” Logan stared at her, still in Shock that his mother was there. “Can we talk? Please Logan, you have no idea how long I have been waiting to see you.” Logan nodded and the two walked off alone.  

Colt looked over to where toby and Luca were sitting at the kiddie pool, he walked over “Hey squirt, why the long face?”  “Is grampy mad at you?” she sniffled. “No, he's not mad at me sweetie. Everything is ok.” he assured her. “Hey Colt, um aunt Riya said you and mommy are married. Does that mean you're my daddy?”

"Eliana Renne Martin, what the hell do you mean you're filing for divorce?" Frank shouted. "Dad, calm down." "I thought you would be more mad at the fact Ive been married for 6 years and didn't tell you."

"Dont rock the boat Ellie. What is your reasoning for divorcing? Our family does not divorce, trust me it would have been easier to divorce your mother when she got bad, but I didnt did I?"

"No. You didnt. I just, dad we were 18 and 19, we were young and uncertain if we would be in jail or dead." Her father shutteres at the memory.

"I cant talk to you about this. I think youre makimg a huge mistake, but youre my daughter and I love you. Just please, please think about it."

Colt stood there in Shock,  not sure how to handle or answer it. He was relieved when he seen Ellie come out of the house, luckily she was headed right for them. “What's going on?” She noticed the uncertain look on Colts face. “Someone heard the announcement, and has a question.” Ellie looked down at her daughter “Mommy, if you're married to Colt, does that mean he's my daddy?” Her eyes went wide, she looked between the two,she had no idea how to answer without generating a lot more questions. “Well, sweetie i'm not sure. But how about, how about you go to see what grampy is doing ok?” Luca nodded and walked away, they look on her face told her this wasn't the last she would hear about it.

“Im sorry el, She just came out of nowhere. I didn't know what to say.” Colt ran his hand over his face. “Its ok. I didn't either. Lets just hope we get these results back soon. So we know for sure.”  Ellie looked over at Logan sitting by himself, a beer in hand. “I should probably go check in on him.” Colt nodded as she walked away.

“Mind some company?” He looked up, and patted the seat next to him. “So. I guess you heard my mom is dating your dad.” he snorted.

“I heard something like that. How crazy is that?” he let out a half hearted laugh. “But seriously, how are you handling it?”

“I don't know. I'm kind of excited to finally have my mom around. On the other hand, i'm scared.”

Logan told her how his mom was in a car with his dad and a friend. She had been dating him for a little while and they stopped at a bank, his dad apparently robbed it and she was locked up as an accessory. When she got out finally Logan had ran away from foster care and hid himself pretty well. “I guess It's nice to not be alone anymore.” Ellie grabbed his hand “hey, you're not alone. All these people here, the crew, me, Luca. We're you family. You haven't been alone because wherever you go, were with u. Right here.” She placed her hand on his heart. “Thanks Ellie. The same goes for me. I'll always be there for you, no matter what.” He kissed her cheek, and walked over to where Mona and Ximena were standing.

Ellie sat there watching her dad and Sally talk, for a few minutes before hugging and kissing. She turned her head, not wanting to see that. She wondered if her dad knew about Sallys past. She seemed like a very nice woman, and she had not seen her dad so happy. Not in a long time, not since before her mother died. She learned years ago not to judge a book by its cover, so she would give her the benefit of the doubt. If she hurt Logan, she would hunt her down and handle her, herself.  

The day went on, the drama of day seemed to fade away, and everyone ate and were enjoying themselves.  They had a corn hole tournament going on in one corner. Toby lounged in Lucas swimming pool, buzzed and sunburnt, but happy as hell. Logan and Mona were on one team, while Ximena and Darius were on another. Stacie, and Sally sat around watching them.

Colt relaxed in a lounge chair, Luca asleep in his arms, her head resting on his shoulder. “You're seriously holding her while she sleeps?” Colt chuckled “well Logan was holding her,  he passed her off to me when it was his turn in Corn hole. She just, fell asleep.” Ellie shook her head. “Suns starting to set, we should probably wake her soon so we can head over to the field and see the fireworks.”  “yeah, my arms dead, so sounds good to me.”

“Luca honey, time to wake up.” Ellie stroked her hair. She started to stir a bit. “He squirt, it's almost time for fireworks. Get up.” Lucas eyes fluttered open. “Can I have some ice cream?” she spoke with a yawn. “Yup. Come on, I'll take you.” Colt stood shaking the sleep from his arm as they disappeared into the house.

Riya slid up next to her. “Watching those two fawn all over Luca has got to be the sexiest thing I've ever seen.” Ellie's mouth flew open. “Ri, you're married and have a son.”

“I know. But seriously, I'm not even sure why you want to divorce Colt. He's clearly still in love with you. Unless.”

“Unless what?”

“Unless you want to be with Logan instead.” Riya waggled her eyes at her.

“I don't know what I want. It's just the right thing to do, divorcing colt. We were so young.”

She rolled her eyes “Whatever you say Ellie.”

“Are you Drunk Riya? And where is Marcus?”

“Mayyyybeeeee.” She giggled. “Dare set the pack n play up in the house, hes sleeping mom sheesh.” Ellie playfully pushed Riyas arm.

They headed out to the field to watch the fireworks display. Toby playing music to go with the show. “Uncle Logie, dance with me.” Luca stood up yanking on his shirt. “Oh sweetie, Stacie asked me to dance first.” Luca puffed out her bottom lip “Ok.” she turned to walk away “Lulu wait. Of course I'll dance with you. Stacie said its ok.” Luca beamed as Logan spun her around. Countless awes coming from the women watching. “Logan is such a good dancer.” Ellie sighed as she watch him float across the black top with her daughter.  

Colt cocked his brow. “Hey. I remember us having some pretty good moves.”

“Of course we did. Are you. Are you Jealous Colt?” she eyed him suspiciously.

“Dance with me Ellie.” she smirked taking his hand. “Oh I guess For old times sakes.”  the song changed as Colt pulled her closer. “You remember this song?”

“How could I forget it.”

Her mind went back to that night in Vegas.

*****

Ellie stood in the empty room, her shaking hands flattened the front of the short white dress she picked up at chapel boutique. Under better circumstances she would have had her father there to give her away, Riya as her maid of honor. She would have spent months picking out her flowers, the dress, the colors, food. But this right here, was what she wanted to do in the moment. Not knowing what the next day would hold. Would she be in jail, dead? She wanted to experience getting married,  she loved Colt, and Colt Loved her. A knock came at the door. “You ready sugar?” An older lady dressed in a tight patent leather dress asked her as she handed her a bouquet.

Ellie nodded as she stepped out of the room. A soft melody began to play as she stepped onto the aisle runner, her eyes locking with Colts.

His breath hitched in his throat at the sight of her. He looked handsome wearing a black suit, he fidgeted with his fingers, anxious to take her hands in his. She stood before him, as they joined hands. “Ellie, you are breathtaking.” his voice cracked with emotion,  making her tear up. “You look so handsome Colt.”

They turned towards the officiant, dressed head to toe like Elvis. “Dearly Beloved. Uh huh. We are gathered here today to join these two hearts together.” They tried to stifle their laughter, quickly composing themselves. “Do you Colton Take Eliana to be your wife?” Colt slid the ring on her finger “I do.”

“And do you Eliana take Colton to be your Husband?” She slid the ring onto his finger “I do.”

“By the state of Nevada and the King, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride. Uh huh.” He shifted his hips in true Elvis fashion. As Colt took her in his arms, their lips meeting in a sensual, sweet kiss.

They shared a first dance, in the chapel. Colt pulling her close to him.

Wise men say, only fools rush in. But I can't help falling in love with you.

“You know. I think the king was onto something with this song.” Colt smirked. “Oh? And what's that Mr Kaneko?”

“I couldn't help falling in love with you, Mrs Kaneko.”

*****

“I wish you would reconsider the divorce El.” Colts words pulling her from the memory.

Take my hand, take my whole life too. But I can't help, falling in love with you.

“Colt. It's just the right thing to do.”

“the right thing for who? Because I still Love you Ellie. Can you honestly say you don't still Love me?” She stared at him for a moment,  stunned. “I… I…” A loud boom went off above them, Luca came running up “Mommy. Mommy. Its starting.” She grabbed her hand “come on Colt, sit with us.” Her free hand grabbing his.

The next morning Ellie drove into town, she entered the building and stood in line. Her mind swirling from the night before, the dance with Colt, watching Logan dance with Luca. She was so confused, so lost. “Next.” She heard the woman call out. She walked up the desk

“How can I help you?”

She took a deep breath. “I need to file for divorce.”

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[midnightwind]

Quick Question

How does your Rook feel about HoF, Hawke, and the Inquisitor? How much does Rook know about their history and all that?

ohh these are good questions, had to do a lot of thinking!

Rook and the Hero of Ferelden:

As a Crow, Renn has been passingly aware of the Warden simply because Zevran ran away with her! Thanks to Lucanis and Harding talking about Ferelden, we know that Zevran (and his House by proxy) are rather infamous for failing that contract. The story of a Crow running away with his mage mark gained popularity after the Fifth Blight ended and it spawned at least a few trashy romance novels running with that idea. If Renn wasn't so dedicated to the Crows, she might make the amusing connection between herself and Lucanis and the story, but neither of them truly desire to leave the Order so it simply stays a story. As for the actual heroics of the HoF? Renn has held the woman absently as an example of what a mage let loose can be. Micah Surana was a mage who shrugged off the shackles of the Mage Circles, survived true horrors, experienced agonizing betrayal, made the awful choices no one else could or would, and saved the world. As the events of Veilguard drag on and wear her down, she starts thinking about that legendary mage and the story of caution her life became before she disappeared. She definitely started reading up more on the historical side of the story the harder things got for herself. Sometimes she wonders how similar they might be at the end of it all.

Rook and Hawke:

(I must preface this with the fact that I have not played DA2 nor watched a proper playthrough of it as I want to try to play it again, I merely know some major story beats)

For the most part, Renn wasn't really aware of what happened in Kirkwall back in the Fifth Blight. Hawke was more just... the dashing rogue in Varric's stories who somehow always got into trouble. Someone who seemed larger than life, who couldn't actually have done all those things in that specific way with people like that. After Varric's death comes to light and she no longer has to fight the Evanuris to save the world, Renn starts reading the books Varric wrote. She starts seeing the threads of the life he lived, the people he loved and worked with, woven into each story. She starts wondering how much was embellishment and how much was true. It was with some surprise that she learned that Hawke was lost some years prior to the Fade at the Inquisitor's side. She had hoped to pass the news of his passing to his close friends, see for herself what those people were like, but the trail seemed to end in death wherever she looked. Isabel has been the only other person she could ask about Varric and Hawke, with various results as the woman is also prone to exaggerating just to keep the dwarf's bit going. Renn doesn't know Hawke very well, or really understand just how much they actually did, but Varric loved them and that's enough for her. They were a good person, if nothing else.

Rook and the Inquisitor:

It's a little hard to find people who haven't at least heard of the Inquisitor after she saved the world from Corypheus and the Veil almost falling. A Dalish mage becoming the Herald of Andraste would have been a figure that captured her imagination if she hadn't been a bit busy helping Viago become Fifth Talon at the time. Watching Clan Lavellan become the governing body of the city of Wycome, changing many of their ways and rules of living, was a bittersweet development for her to learn about. Clans can change, but hers simply refused to.

As for the Inquisitor, she only knew the broad strokes of that story. Ceridwenn Lavellan was a mage, training to take over as her Clan's Watcher when she was chosen by Andraste to save the world. She saved the mages in Redcliffe, she saved the Wardens at Adamant Fortress and vouched for the order, she saved the Empress of Orlais while being the toast of the ball (and convinced the ruling bodies to work together despite it all), and that there were rumblings that she had delved an ancient elven ruin and returned with a mysterious knowledge. Varric and Harding spoke of the woman fondly, of how she selflessly put herself between innocents and the sword every time, of how she always was looking for how to help the people best, of how she put herself in danger first before anyone else was allowed to step forward. She was selfless, she was brave, and she was kind. According to them, she also hated being called the Herald of Andraste and fought the title constantly behind closed doors. It was with some blessing that her Clan no longer needed her to take over leading them as, once she had finished saving the world, she happily settled down in Antiva with her Ambassador after the Inquisition was disbanded.

Renn has a confusing opinion of the Inquisitor during the events of Veilguard. Before Morrigan brought them together, Lavellan was simply a figure who was larger than life. A model hero to strive to be like. Meeting her, talking with her, discussing Solas, left her with mixed opinions. The woman was patient and answered her questions well enough, but she was insistent that they save her friend. Solas had hurt people, had hurt her, and Lavellan wasn't asking her to forgive him for that- she was asking Renn to see him as a person pushed too far, not too different from either of them. After everything, Renn still isn't sure that the Inquisitor was right to believe in the old god, but fighting for your friend no matter what? She has to respect that, even if the woman sees to carry a deep sadness with it.

Anyways, thanks for giving me an excuse to think about this and ramble! This was a fun angle to explore, I hadn't really thought of how Renn might know or feel about our previous heroes before.