#malcolm cousland x zevran

[seigephoenix]

How about M!Warden/Zevran and quiet, cozy nights for dadwc :D

Happy Friday! For @dadrunkwriting. Here is Malcolm Cousland x Zevran for a quiet night. Zevran actually being a sweet, thoughtful partner. Malcolm being his adorably goofy self. Nice to see a Hero of Ferelden that doesn't take themselves so seriously.

Content Warning: cozy, sweet, a tad bit sad in some parts especially near the end but not "crying buckets sad" Length: ~1.2k words

Malcolm looked out the window that faced the courtyard in Highever castle and smiled as he saw the hustle and bustle winding down for the day.  He’d stayed on to help Fergus rebuild their home and then he was going on his own quest.  Ferelden had a band of Wardens again and Vigil’s Keep ran smoothly even when he wasn’t there.  Malcolm had to search for a cure.  He couldn’t tolerate the thought that he would leave Zevran before they were both old and gray.

Malcolm spotted a familiar head of blond headed towards a merchant and was curious.  What did Zevran need a merchant for?  Malcolm pressed his face against the glass, and he debated asking Fergus about the merchant.  His older brother was so lovingly exasperated with him and it showed.  Andraste’s tits, just be direct Malcolm.  No need to jump through a million different hoops to arrive at a destination three feet away.  Malcolm knew it was easy for Fergus, but his tongue decided to tie itself into a knot anytime he wanted to ask or say something so direct.  The fear of rejection or being ridiculed was choking at times.  So, Malcolm preferred to wait until someone decided to tell him on their own.  Except, the curiosity was eating him up inside.

“Just go and ask for Maker’s sake.” Fergus huffed from his desk.  “You are going to be the one to explain why there are smudges on my window.  I’ll not take the tongue lashing for you this time.”  Malcolm glared over his shoulder at his older brother before returning his attention to the courtyard, but Zevran was already gone.  His shoulders slumped and Fergus rolled his eyes.  He absolutely tried his best to be encouraging to Malcolm, but his brother was trapped within a reality of his own making.

“Where are you going?” Malcolm asked when Fergus stood.

“Now that is none of your business baby brother.”  Malcolm swatted at his hand when Fergus poked his forehead.  They were opposite in their coloring; Fergus took after their father while Malcolm favored their mother’s side of the family.  Fergus disappeared through the door and Malcolm quietly mocked his older brother.  “I heard that.”  Malcolm froze at those words but shook his head.  Brothers.

That Evening

Malcolm studied his correspondence with Vigil’s Keep.  Nathaniel was making excellent progress with growing their numbers and influence.  He had thought it prudent to leave Nathaniel there as he was still a Howe.  Despite what happened during the Blight, many people still looked up to and respected the Howe name.  He looked up as the door opened and Zevran slipped in holding a bottle of wine and a small bundle tucked under his arm.

“You’re awake.  Good.” Zevran smiled as he set the bottle down by the end table beside the fireplace.  “I do not think I will ever get used to such luxury.”  He settled down on the soft carpet next to the roaring fire.

“Truly?  Seems it suits you just fine.” Zevran smiled from position and stretched with a slight arch to his back.  Malcolm followed the movements before setting his eyes back on the papers.  Nathaniel would team up with the steward at Vigil’s Keep and then he’d never hear the end of it.  “I’m almost done.  I’m sorry Zev.  I put this off as long as I could.”

“You’re overworking yourself again.  Come and sit by the fire with me.”  Zevran stretched his hand towards Malcolm.  “Simply tell your steward that you were seduced into spending the night with a handsome devil.”  Malcolm chuckled as he set his quill down and joined Zevran on the rug.  Zevran shifted until his head rested on Malcolm’s thigh.

“I’d give the poor man an apoplectic fit if I told him what I was truly getting up to.” Malcolm smiled when Zevran’s hand reached up to tangle in his hair.  Hair that he’d had to crop short after the battle with the Archdemon, but he was slowly growing it back out.  He missed the feel of Zevran’s fingers running along his scalp.

“Seems to me that the man could do with a bit more excitement.”  He tugged until their lips met in a tender kiss with just a trace of heat.  “I do love you.”  Malcolm felt his heart stutter and melt at the words.  Words he knew were never easily spoken, words he’d once thought he’d never hear.  Their road wasn’t smooth by any stretch of the imagination.  Two broken people, scared of the word and emotion, coming together to find each other.  In a time scattered with war and rife.

“And I you.  More than anything.” Malcolm gently laid his lips on Zevran’s forehead, savoring the faint scent of leather and a smell that reminded him of sultry summer nights and exotic wares on the market.  Malcolm slowly lifted his head and smiled down at Zevran.  He jerked back in shock when Zevran bolted upright.

“I almost forgot!”  Malcolm released a shaky breath as Zevran popped to his feet and grabbed the wrapped package off the table.  It wasn’t big, which was intriguing enough, but the shape of the gift was square.

“What is this?” Malcolm asked when Zevran handed it over to him.

“Happy birthday my love.”  Malcolm stared at him in disbelief.  “Did you truly forget your birthday?”

“I.  I guess I did.  I never really bothered with my birthday, it’s just another ordinary day to me.” Malcolm murmured as he ran his fingers over the front of the package.

“Well, no longer.  I intend to make sure you enjoy every birthday going forward.  Now please, I want you to open it.”  Zevran placed his hand on the wrapping paper and Malcolm chuckled.

“Alright, alright.  I’ll open it.”  The paper fell away, and the breath lodged in Malcolm’s throat.  His family stared back at him from the canvas.  He traced his mother’s lips up to the curled buns at the back of her head.  Bryce stood beside her with a dignified smile on his face.  He saw himself and Fergus there beside them and…

“Oren.” Malcolm choked on the hiccup that disguised his sobs.  His baby nephew.  A truly innocent victim in Arl How’s mad ambitions.  His death tore Malcolm to shreds with guilt.  He’d promised the boy that he’d train him on the sword starting the day after.  “How?”  Malcolm looked up at Zevran with eyes wet from tears.

“There were a few portraits that remained unharmed throughout the years.  I also hired an artist that knew your family quite well.”  Zevran reached out and brushed the tears off his cheeks.  “I did not mean for my gift to upset you.”

“I’m not upset, not really.  You gave a piece of my family back to me.  A piece I thought had long been lost.” Malcolm whispered as he stared down at the portrait in his hands.  Zevran sat beside him as he set the painting against the table.  “After Howe set fire to the castle, we didn’t think any paintings survived.  This means the world to me Zevran.  Thank you.”  Zevran smiled at him and offered a glass of wine to him.

“Shall we toast to a glorious birthday?  I’ll give you your other present tonight.”  Malcolm choked on the wine as unbridled thoughts came to his mind given that sultry tone of voice.  Zevran merely chuckled and gave him that mysterious smile that told Malcolm he did it on purpose.  The man lived to torment him like that.

[etdraconis]

( More for myself than anything else, but I’m bored, so here is a list of all my DA OC’s and their main/in-game ships )

Origins

Oliver Amell x Zevran

Rosalie Amell x Alistair (only bc Anders isn’t an option tbh)

Pyke Brosca x Happiness

Amara Cousland x Zevran (but really Nathaniel has he been an option in Awakenings)

Brennon Cousland x Morrigan (only bc he couldn’t romance Alistair in game 😭)

Theron Mahariel x Morrigan

Aurelia Tabris x Leliana (tho she 100% would have fucked Morrigan if given the chance)

Alim Surana x Happiness (only bc he couldn’t have Alistair)

DA2

Callum Hawke x Isabela (he so wanted Sebastian tho)

Kenton Hawke x Anders

Leanore x Fenris (she really is Varric’s girl tho lbr)

Inquisition

Hava Lavellan x Solas

Claire Trevelyan x Cullen

Declan Trevelyan x Dorian

Evelyn Trevelyan x Blackwall

Everett Trevelyan x Cassandra

Maxwell Trevelyan x Iron Bull (he also really had a thing for Cullen too tbh, and for Dorian)

Persephone Trevelyan x Josephine

Veilguard

Elysia Caius x Emmrich

Naivara Valisti x Lucanis

Sterling Mercer x Lucanis

Mia Cousland x Davrin

Drakaan Laidir x Taash

Tyrion Ingellvar x Emmrich

Annabelle Amell x Neve

Alessio de Riva x Lace

Xan Thorne x Lace

Malcolm Hawke x Bellara

Rowan Theirin x Neve

Arinaya Aldwir x Bellara

Others I could see

Julian Amell x Dorian

Arden Aclassi x Dorian (tho it would be a SLOW burn tbh)

Lauryl Cousland x Cullen (or Davrin too tbh, they would be cute)

Victoire Ducet x Josephine (or Lucanis or Emmrich too)

[chaos-crews]

Monsterhearts II:

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Timothy Joshua Amber (he/him, ghost)

Tag: Timmy

Ship tag(s): Timmy/Peter, Timmy/Meyer

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Nora Cynthia Harrowood (she/her, werewolf)

Tag: Nora

Ship tag(s): N/A

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Dorothea Augusta Finlay (she/her, vampire)

Tag: Dorothea

Ship tag(s): Dorothea/Ivy

Dungeons & Dragons:

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Midra Ianessa (she/her, half-elf)

Tag: Nessa

Ship tag(s): Nessa/Eira

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Raven Elaren (she/her, elf)

Tag: Raven

Ship tag(s): N/A

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Figogran Pytrand Myrdel Ashblight (he/him, dwarf)

Tag: Figo

Ship tag(s): N/A

Dragon Age:

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Freya Eleanor Haelia Cousland-Theirin (she/her, human)

Tag: Freya

Ship tag(s): Freya/Max, Freya/Alistair

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Ronya Adaia Tabris (any pronouns, elf)

Tag: Ronya

Ship tag(s): Ronya/Zevran

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Lowren Endrin Aeducan (he/him, dwarf)

Tag: Lowren

Ship tag(s): N/A

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Tarenan Mahariel (he/him, elf)

Tag: Tarenan

Ship tag(s:) Tarenan/Morrigan

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Corin Moira Amell (she/her, human)

Tag: Corin

Ship tag(s:) Corin/Leliana

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Satine Leandra Hawke (she/they, human)

Tag: Satine

Ship tag(s): Satine/Isabela/Merrill

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Achilles Carver Hawke (he/him, human)

Tag: Achilles

Ship tag(s): Achilles/Fenris

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Aslan Malcolm Hawke (he/they, elf)

Tag: Aslan

Ship tag(s): Aslan/Anders

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Katla Rosetta Cadash (she/her, vashoth)

Tag: Katla

Ship tag(s): Katla/Sera

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Percywal Brett Oswald Trevelyan (he/him, human)

Tag: Percywal

Ship tag(s): Percywal/Cassandra

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Elgaravel Lavellan (she/her, elf)

Tag: Gara

Ship tag(s): Gara/Solas

Mind Blind (@mindblindbard):

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Sydney Amethyst Wiseman (she/they, human)

Tag: Syd

Ship tag(s): Syd/Rosy

Lost Lambs (@lostlambs-ifgame):

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Alice Sunder (any pronouns, human)

Tag: Magpie

Ship tag(s): N/A

Our Life: Beginnings & Always:

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Tyler Sylvester (he/him, human)

Tag: Tyler

Ship tag(s): Tyler/Derek

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Maya Kyra Holden (née Flynn) (She/her, human)

Tag: Maya

Ship tag(s): Maya/Cove

The X-Files:

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Elizabeth Campbell (she/her, human)

Tag: Liz

Ship tag(s): Fox/Liz

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Jaqueline Amelia Waterston (she/her, human)

Tag: Jackie

Ship tag(s): Jackie/Dana, Jackie/Jed, Jackie/Nancy

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Fox William Mulder-Scully (he/him, human)

Please note: He is not to be confused with Fox Mulder™️ as owned and written by series creator Chris Carter (Derogatory) this Fox is quite different, as is his occupation and his traumas!

Tag: Fox

Ship tag(s): Fox/Liz, Fox/Dana

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OCs without their own tag:

Peter Marsh, Monsterhearts II (ship tag)

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Ivy Young, Monsterhearts II (ship tag)

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Maxine Gilmore, Dragon Age (ship tag)

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Jediaha Willis, The X-Files (ship tag)

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Nancy Reed, The X-Files (ship tag)

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Posts that apply to/mention all characters are tagged as: Everyone

[whereismywarden]

OC Masterlist

@kiraia​ pointed out (rightfully so) that I made quite a few vague posts about my OCs, but that I’ve never properly introduced them. It’s true, mostly because I tend to wait until they are well developed to properly do anything with them, which doesn’t happen all that often. So consider this a formal introduction to my current OCs :)

(Under a cut because there are quite a bunch of them. I hope it works on mobile, because otherwise yikes! I’m very sorry.)

Sad Mages Worldstate

It’s probably the one I talk about the most. It’s the most developed worldstate, with the most developed OCs and I’ve written a lot of fics about them.

The Warden: Ana Surana [Tag | Complete bio | Fanfictions]

pairings: Ana x Daylen Amell (friends with benefits), Ana x Alistair (DAO romance), Ana x Carver (current pairing, now married) + I occasionally throw Isabela into the mix because reasons.

Born in the Gallows and taken to an orphanage in Highever until her magic manifested.

Grew up close to Anders, Jowan, Amell and (to a lesser extent) Finn.

Had a baby that she was forced to give to the Chantry.

Main DAO choices include: romancing Alistair, getting her heart broken after making him king, stupidly refusing to do Morrigan’s ritual and watching him sacrifice his life for her.

Later she starts dating Carver (whom she actually met at Ostagar where they had a brief fling before the Battle).

Takes part in the Mage Underground and helps Anders build his bomb.

Starts hearing the Calling shortly before DAI.

Is Hawke’s contact during HLtA.

The Champion: Alwyn Hawke [Tag | Complete bio | Fanfictions]

pairings: Alwyn x Anders (DA2 romance, on and off), Alwyn x Cullen (one time), Alwyn x Rylen (post DAI, considering making them endgame, not sure yet).

Purple Hawke.

Carver becomes a warden.

Supports the mages.

Develops a close friendship with Ana.

Breaks up with Anders after the Chantry explosion, wishing he’d trusted him enough to share his plan with him. They do get back together later on.

Is the first one to learn about Ana hearing the Calling.

Stays behind in the Fade during HLtA, but eventually finds a way out.

He was found by Inquisition scouts in the Western Approach, suffering from amnesia.

Later falls in love with Rylen.

(Note that I still need to update that last part into his bio.)

The Inquisitor: Violette Surana [Tag | Complete bio | Fanfictions]

pairings: Violette x Orsino (once twice), Violette x Samson (current partner).

Ana’s mum.

Orlesian who grew up in Ferelden during the occupation.

Was taken to the Gallows at age 13.

Was a close friend of Malcolm Hawke.

Had her baby (Ana) taken by the Chantry. Later escaped.

Hates the Chantry.

Attends the Conclave in the hopes that Ana might be there.

Starts sleeping with Samson after his capture because he basically said fuck the Chantry to her face and it turned her on.

Hardened Leliana becomes Divine.

Other OC: Neriah Amell-Hawke

Is Ana’s daughter. She got her out of the orphanage after the Blight (thanks, Leliana).

Her father is Daylen Amell. Carver adopted her when he married her mama.

Is 18 as of Trespasser.

Second Chances Worldstate

This one started off as an AU for a fic starring Ana and Alistair which is why these two worldstates are so similar. The point of divergence is that Jowan went to Amell for help instead of Ana for some reason.

The Warden: Daylen Amell [Tag | Fanfictions]

pairings: Day x Ana (friends with benefits), Day x Morrigan (DAO romance and while I did consider for a while not having him follow her through the eluvian, I changed my mind. There’s too much growth potential.)

His father was Maurevar Carver, because I say so.

Main DAO choices include: Sparing Loghain, Alistair becoming a drunk, not doing Morrigan’s ritual because he can just throw Loghain at the Archdemon (which he did).

Helps Ana get their daughter out of the Kirkwall orphanage. Bails on them right afterwards.

Does follow Morrigan through the eluvian and actually ends up being a decent dad to Kieran.

Does not become Ferelden’s Warden-Commander.

The Champion: Alwyn Hawke (yes, again)

Like I said, this was originally an AU, so it made sense to keep the same Hawke. There are quite a few differences, however.

pairings: none.

Does not bring Anders to the Deep Roads. Carver dies.

Suffers from severe depression afterwards.

Goes from purple to full blue after Leandra’s death.

Stays behind in the Fade. Probably won’t make it out in this worldstate.

The Inquisitor: Asaara Adaar [Tag | Fanfictions]

pairings: Asaara x Cullen (starts before DAI, now married).

Meets Cullen shortly before the Chantry explosion. They fall in love.

Not going into too much details because it will be part of Second Chances’ main story.

Other OCs: Ana Surana and Neriah [Main fic | Other fics]

Again, can’t go into too much detail because spoilers.

pairings: Ana x Carver (before the Deep Roads expedition anyway), Ana x Alistair.

Day brings Ana to Kirkwall shortly after the Blight to meet their daughter. She ends up staying after they get Neriah out of the orphanage.

Single mom. Works as a waitress.

They find drunk Alistair in their garbage. Ana wants to help him get better.

Other OC: Issala Adaar [Tag]

pairings: Issala x Varric (post-DAI).

Is Asaara’s overexcited little sister.

Likes to tinker with explosives.

Built a handheld cannon. It’s clunky, not very accurate and is prone to misfire. In other words, it still needs a lot of work.

Varric thinks she’s adorable so he made her his personal bodyguard.

Angry Dalish Worldstate

The Warden: Shaelyn Mahariel [Tag | Fanfictions]

pairings: Lyn x Tamlen (Origin), Lyn x Bethany, (considering Lyn x Alistair between DA2 and DAI but even that might be too cruel.)

Doesn’t want to be a warden.

DAO choices include: Alistair remaining with the wardens because he doesn’t want to be king.

No in-game romance, she was too heartbroken after losing Tamlen.

Eventually starts dating Bethany.

Travels to the Free Marches after the death of her clan to kill the man responsible.

Almost dies in the resulting fight against Hawke (thank the Creators Anders was there).

Goes home and confesses to Bethany that she almost killed her brother and that she would have done it had he not been so badass. They break up.

The two of them reconcile post-DAI, after Hawke and Merrill’s wedding.

The Champion: Kris Hawke [Tag]

pairings: Kris x Merrill (now married).

Blue Hawke.

Sadly couldn’t save Merrill’s clan.

Didn’t want to hurt Lyn that badly during their fight, he was just defending himself. Deeply regrets it afterwards.

The Inquisitor: no one specific yet, but likely a Lavellan romancing Solas.

Alistair stays behind in the Fade.

Elves in Luuuuv Worldstate

The Warden: Kallian Tabris [Tag | Fanfictions]

pairings: Tabs x Alistair (DAO romance)

Probably the most canon-compliant OC.

Main DAO choices include: making Alistair king with Anora as queen and becoming his mistress.

Madly in love.

Will have a happy ending.

No Hawke or Inquisitor yet.

Homecoming Worldstate

The Warden: Elaine Cousland [Tag]

pairings: Elle x Nathaniel (pre-DAO, now ex-husband), Elle x Leliana (DAO romance), Elle x Sebastian (current).

Was BFF with Anora during their childhood.

Actually met Sebastian before he was sent to the Chantry. The two of them had similar lifestyles back then, so when Elle visited Starkhaven with her father, the two of them developed a rivalry of sorts in their romantic pursuits (think Merteuil and Valmont, but a lot more light-hearted). They do spend one night together after learning that he is going to be sent to the Chantry.

Eventually fell in love and married Nate. They kept their relationship a secret, however. They divorced after the Blight.

Main DAO choices include: romancing Leliana, making Alistair king with Anora as queen, sparing Loghain and performing the ritual.

Her relationship with Leliana didn’t survive the distance.

Leaves the Wardens after the Chantry explosion and basically goes on the run from everyone because she feels responsible for what happened.

Helps Sebastian reclaim his throne. They fall in love. (I’m currently writing a fic about this, actually)

Still unsure about her DAI fate. Either she replaces Hawke in HLtA and stays behind in the Fade, or she becomes Inquisitor.

The Champion: Violetta Hawke [Tag | Fanfictions]

pairings: Letta x Isabela (DA2 romance).

Yes, she was totally named after Violette.

Is Kris’ sister.

Carver becomes a Templar.

Spared Anders.

Sails into the sunset with Isabela.

DAI fate will depend on what I decide to do with Elle.

The Inquisitor: no one yet.

Loghain survives HLtA.

I am considering having Neriah (yes, again) be the Herald with someone else as Inquisitor since she’s only a kid. In this worldstate, she grew up in Kirkwall’s orphanage before being taken to the Gallows. She escapes the massacre and Carver eventually takes her under his wing.

I'm planning to have two additional worldstates (I want one per warden origin). One called "Happy Dwarves" with a male Brosca romancing Zevran and one called "Dead Heroes" with a male Aeducan romancing Leliana (and probably Alwyn again, idk). I also have a couple of Cadashes that I want to put somewhere, a woman romancing Josie and a man romancing Divine Cassandra. Idk yet if they'll be Inquisitors or if I'll just add them to one of the existing worldstates. Odds are one will be Inquisitor while the other just tags along.

I probably missed a few things here and there, but that’s basically the gist of it. Thanks to anyone who actually stuck to the end, lmao.

[seigephoenix]

Happy Friday!!

How about ‘“Admit it- your life would be boring without me.”’ For m!hawke/Fenris (or any other pairing you might be feeling!)

Happy Friday! Malcolm Cousland and Zevran inspired me tonight! With a former Crow as a lover, you know Malcolm's life will never be that peaceful again and he would absolutely never trade it for anything.

Content Warning: blood, violence, smooches Length: ~800 words

Malcolm skidded around the corner of the marketplace, pressing his back against the building’s wall, and shrinking as far as he could back into the shadows.  The assassins ran past without even glancing in his direction and he released a pent up breath.  He drew his short sword and pointed it at the shadows behind him.

“Well played my lord.”  The man stepped out from the shadows slowly clapping his hands.  “I never thought the Hero of Ferelden would make his way to Antiva of all places.  Are the rumors true?  Are you truly his lover?” Malcolm’s grip tightened on the sword but he schooled his features to not betray him.

“Call off your dogs,” Malcolm snarled at the man.  He tilted his head back and crossed his arms.

“Now why would I do that?” The man laughed but it was cut off on a wet gurgle as blood oozed from his lips.  “What?” Malcolm’s eyes widened as he saw the sword sticking out from the man’s ribcage.

“Because he asked so nicely.  That is why.” Zevran’s voice normally soothed Malcolm’s frayed nerves, but he was filled with dread.  He’d come to Antiva after receiving Zevran’s letter and had become involved in assassination plot after assassination plot.  He’d honestly been safer in Ferelden during the bleeding Blight.  The assassins all questioned him about Zevran’s whereabouts but Malcolm had never broken.  To their utter frustration.  Now that Zevran was here…  Dread curled in a twisted knot in his belly.

“You bastard.”  Zevran laughed as the man fell to the ground his blood pooling beneath him.

“My love.  You got my letter.”  Zevran opened his arms as he stepped over the man’s corpse to embrace Malcolm.  Malcolm welcomed the hug, he’d sorely missed Zevran over the past year of their separation.  His fingers curled in the soft cape around Zevran’s shoulders as he just breathed in.  Zevran was real and in his arms.  Zevran rested his head against Malcolm’s shoulder, enjoying the embrace as well.

Raucous shouts broke them apart and Malcolm seemed to recall several plots against him.  “Will you tell me about these plots against my life?” Malcolm demanded as Zevran laughed.  “I didn’t have nearly the amount of people calling for my head when we were in Ferelden.  Given the political clime at the time, which is saying quite a bit.”

“What’s a little adventure love?” Zevran asked with a cheeky grin as Malcolm grumbled about wanting a peaceful visit for once.  “Ah, but peaceful is boring.  You know it as well as I.”

“Sometimes boring is a good thing.  Sometimes.” Malcolm sighed as he saw the look in Zevran’s eyes, the one that always called him on his bullshit.  “Fine.  Peaceful is boring.  You want to know something?”  Zevran grinned as he already knew what Malcolm was going to say.

“That your life would be boring without me in it?” Malcolm’s eyes crinkled at the edges, in a telltale move that told Zevran he was truly smiling.  He’d watched his love put on fake smiles, polite smiles, and smiles that were forced.  He was selfish in wanting all the real smiles for himself, but he cherished each and every one of them.  His hands reached up and tucked that coppery hair behind his ear and smiled at him in return.

“That it would.  I’d be withering away in Highever, surrounded by luxury, hand fed by beautiful servants, and sleeping on a posh mattress.”  Zevran’s nose wrinkled at the tone Malcolm used.  “But I wouldn’t trade this life for anything.”  Malcolm leaned forward and kissed Zevran to his surprise.  Malcolm wasn’t normally that bold.

His hands dove into Zevran’s hair, tilting his face towards him as he took the kiss to a darker place.  Hunger curled hot and tight in Zevran as his fingers clawed at Malcolm’s shoulders.  That’s when he heard it, the rapidly approaching footsteps.  Malcolm didn’t let him look up and ran his lips along his jawline.

“Are there in here?” The assassins yelled but when they turned into the alleyway all they saw was someone with a whore for the night.  Given how tightly they clung together and the sounds coming from the couple.  “Piss.  That Ferelden bastard escaped.”  They ran off down the street and Malcolm lifted his head after their boots faded from his senses.

“Now we can.” Malcolm was cut off by Zevran’s lips as he yanked him down for another drugging kiss.  “Wait.  Zev.” Malcolm tried to get out between kisses.

“Shut up.” Zevran hissed as he pulled Malcolm down.  To his frustration Malcolm stepped back and simply picked him up.  Zevran was stunned to find himself slung over Malcolm’s shoulder.  “What are you thinking?”

“That I’d like to kiss you without worrying about a knife in my back.” Malcolm grinned as Zevran huffed at him.  “I rented a room under Leliana’s name at a local inn.  Come on.”  Malcolm trotted off down the alleyway, stepping over the bloodied corpse, and keeping his senses alert for the would be assassins.

[seigephoenix]

Welcome to DADWC and happy Friyay! How about for M!Warden x Zevran and “Yeah, I have a plan.”   “Is it a good one?”   “I have a plan.”

Thank you for your prompt! For @dadrunkwriting. I have yet to get some good screenshots of Malcolm Cousland, but he is my Male Warden I have with Zevran. An adorably awkward warrior who is perfect for the charming assassin. Man I'm on a roll tonight, perhaps it is the sangria. XD

Ship: Malcolm Cousland x Zevran Content Warning: Awkwardness is awkward Length: ~500 words

Malcolm Cousland was a lot of things.  Grey Warden, younger son of the Teryn of Highever, master mischief maker according to Nan, and best friend in the entire world if you ask his dog Henri.  Seasoned warrior according to his brother, a sneaky charmer if you listened to his mother when he tried to get out of punishments as a kid, and a level headed diplomat according to his father.  The charmer bit was completely debatable as Malcolm considered himself quite abysmal at any kind of romance.  He just wound up tripping over his own two feet, figuratively and at one point literally.  He knew how to talk himself out of trouble but not into the pants of anyone.  He couldn’t find the right words and would stumble over them.  All of that to wind up in his current predicament.

“Well, why are we in a brothel again?” Alistair asked as he stood next to Malcolm in the foyer of the Pearl.  Malcolm froze as one of the madam’s favorites came out from the hallway and blew a kiss towards them.  He was beginning to ask himself that as well.

“The sergeant wanted us to get rid of the mercenaries causing trouble remember?” Malcolm murmured as he felt the urge to run rising up.  He almost jumped out of his skin as Zevran patted his shoulder.

“Shall we make use of one of the rooms?” He winked and Malcolm felt heat fill his face.

“Could you wait until I’m not here before you do that?” Alistair asked which only made Malcolm want to sink even further into the floor.  Zevran leaned over with a cheeky grin that had Alistair taking a step back.

“What’s the matter?  Scared I’d invite you to join?”  Alistair shook his head but he kept a healthy distance away from the two of them.  “Pity.”  Malcolm covered his face with a groan and shook his head.  He should’ve brought the girls, they’d bicker a bit but at least he’d be somewhat safer.  Marginally.

“By the way darling Warden.” Malcolm peeked out between his fingers to glance over at Zevran who had a smile laced with mischief on his face.  Malcolm flushed again but this time for an entirely different reason.  “Do you have a plan?”

“But dearest lover, is it a good one?”  Zevran leaned in and brushed his lips over Malcolm’s ear, sending a shudder down his back.

“I have one!” Malcolm wanted to sink into the floor when his voice cracked.

“Does it involve keeping your pants on?” Alistair asked drily which earned him a glare from both men.  “Right.  I’ll leave you to your flirting.  Let me know when you’re done so we can get this over with.” Alistair held up his hands and turned towards the door.  Henri barked and sat at Alistair’s feet as if in agreement.