#smileslikeparentheses

[painterofhorizons]

My friend @smileslikeparentheses deserves all the love so I asked the wonderful @harry-virdy to draw her kitty Hawke for her. I am beyond stunned about this beautiful art and hope you will be as well, darling. 💖

[thievinghippo]

Daffodil for Bethroot and Blackwall

Rainier hoped their last day at Skyhold would have been sunny.

Instead the clouds overhead seem almost oppressive and the wind, cruel. They’ve had to tie down their trunks to ensure that none will fall off the wagon as they head down the mountains. He’s not looking forward to sitting out in the elements as they leave the area.

Only a handful of people are left in Skyhold. The mages have all relocated to Redcliffe, the majority of forces released from service or returned to their original patrons. Even all of the servants are gone, Bethroot taking the time to write out letter after letter of recommendation, to help them all find new positions.

Rainier wonders who will claim the fortress for their own after the Inquisition formally relinquishes it’s hold. Surely someone will try to set themselves up as lord of the Frostback Mountains. Or perhaps Ferelden or Orlais will try to sneak in and expand their territory before the other country notices.

Whatever Skyhold’s future brings, Rainier won’t be a part of it any longer.

Seems strange to think that. Skyhold’s been his home for almost four years now, the longest stretch he’s had in his adult life. His time in the Orlesian army was spent chasing after the next promotion and never settling down. Back then he was content to sleep in the barracks, close to the men and women under his command, hoarding his gold as best he could, never having enough.

“We just need the Inquisitor and we’ll be on our way,” Josephine says quietly. Next to her stands her husband, Adorno, his fingers curled into the fabric at her waist. Rainier didn’t quite understand why Lady Montilyet was willing to enter an arranged marriage, but it seems to have worked out for the two of them. And anyway, who is he to judge someone else’s choice.

“I suppose that means I should find her,” Rainier says.

He already knows exactly where she is; he saw her sneak into the barn not too long ago. The stables have been empty for weeks. Rainier can admit he misses the horses and especially misses the steady companionship of Horse Master Dennet.

His wife - and he will never tire of calling her that - has been quiet these past few days. Whenever Bethroot is quiet, there’s always a small part of him that worries. He’s grown so used to her talking about everything and anything under the sun, that when she chooses to keep her thoughts to herself, something feels off.

This quiet, though, he understands. She’s disbanded everything she’s built over the past four years. Not to mention the threat of bloody Solas lurking behind every piece of news they receive across the southern continent.

He can see her silhouette as he enters the barn. Bethroot is sitting on the stairs leading up to the loft. Before he even enters her line of sight, she asks, “It’s time?”

“Yes.”

When he stands before her, he’s not sure of what to expect. Will she be sad? Resigned? For what it’s worth, Rainier’s looking forward to a bit of an adventure. Bethroot gave away most of the Inquisition’s funds away to those leaving its service, leaving hardly any for herself. They won’t have much coin, and for someone once so controlled by gold, it’s absolutely liberating.

To his relief, she’s smiling. Not broadly, but enough that Rainier believes it’s real.

Bethroot glances up towards the loft. “How many times do you think we had sex up there over the years?”

Rainier holds out his hand. “I don’t think I can count that high, Bethy.”

She laughs, just like he hopes, and places her hand in hers. “We’ll have to find new places, won’t we?” she asks.

“I can show you a few of my old favorites in Markham,” he says.

Markham. Hard to believe he’s going back there by choice. But he and Bethroot want to tour the Free Marches a bit, see what sort of good they can do, before taking Varric up on his offer of a home in Kirkwall.

He must admit, he’s looking forward to introducing Bethroot to his cousins and the few aunts and uncles that are still in town. Perhaps they’ll have time to explore a few of his old haunts.

“I just… It’s hard to believe this day is finally here,” Bethroot says, squeezing his hand.

“Better days ahead, I think,” Rainier says, truly meaning the words. There’s a sense of freedom with the Inquisition disbanded. He and Bethroot can go wherever they want, do whatever they want. Solas, that bastard, still remains a threat, but they can still have a life of their own. Start a family of their own.

Bethroot nods and stops just as they leave the barn doors. She looks back and Rainier does, too. His woodworking table’s still there, though his tools are packed safely away. His chair in front of the fire. Four years, this had been home.

“Better days ahead,” she repeats, her voice full of promise.

She takes a breath and starts walking towards the wagon. Rainier matches her step by step and neither one of them look back.

[eirstohter]

fourthage hat auf deinen Eintrag geantwortet “Tfw you fall in love with a new fandom and want to gorge yourself on...”

you have so much goodness coming!

smileslikeparentheses hat auf deinen Eintrag geantwortet “Tfw you fall in love with a new fandom and want to gorge yourself on...”

LEVERAGE LEVERAGE LEVERAGE!!!!

thisonelikesaliens hat auf deinen Eintrag geantwortet “Tfw you fall in love with a new fandom and want to gorge yourself on...”

YES YES YES YES YES THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY YESSSSSSSSSSS

IT IS!!?!? SO?!??!! GOOD!!!!??!!

I mean, I was absolutely expecting to be entertained, but I definitely did NOT expect to be sucker-punched right in the feelings (Character driven conflict! Genuine moral dilemmas! Hardison the precious nerd baby!!!)

Right now I’m pacing myself at one episode per day to make it last as long as possible, but at the same time getting more and more anxious about not knowing if they’re all going to be all right in the end (They’re going to be all right, right? No spoilers, but I really need to know if I should prepare to have my heart broken over this beautiful disaster family *cries in fangirl love*)

Also I hope you’re all having an excellent weekend and Santa Claus was generous with you yesterday :-D

[aur-eliaa]

smileslikeparentheses replied to your post: I fucking HATE the Yiga Clan hideout stealth...

Are you throwing bananas at them to distract them?

Yeah I managed to finish it a little while ago by not grabbing the one gem that was giving me issues because of the location.

[foolofthegeekdom]

smileslikeparentheses

Of course! I imagine the panther lets you ride it like a horse when you're being lazy but it sometimes gets excited when scouting, or seeing a bird or something and leaps into a tree and you slide right off. Thwump!

Ok, ya this would work. Pretty sure that would basically be Clickbait as a panther too, so it works!

[angelavart-blog1]

smileslikeparentheses

Growing up there, it was never fall until we visited that place and picked out our pumpkins.

That’s nice- I love traditions like that. This was my first time going and I loved it. I definitely want to go back when it gets busier.

[farashe]

I want to know the same for you that you asked me! Early Grey Tea : The inevitable Zombie Apocalypse is upon us! What’s your plan of action? and Herbal Tea : You’re at a candle shop, what scented candle do you buy? (sorry for the delay! I lost this in my inbox!)

Earl Grey TeaI would find my friend Stacy and stick by her. She’s very strong and capable. I bet she’d be a good survivor.

Herbal TeaI love lavender so that’s something I consistently get for candles, lotions, etc.

[la-porte-bleue]

Ugh this sucks :/

[painterofhorizons]

When reading some good night fic suddenly gives you a major flashback to one of the best days ever. :) last year @smileslikeparentheses and I spent a day in a botanic garden and went for breakfast there and when I paid the lady told me to get my utensils around the corner. Me, never ever heard of "utensils" for it going to smiles asking "smiles, what are my tensils??" xD I mean come on, I know fork and spoon and knife, but never heard of utensils for those three things before. My kitchen English is non existent because I never use it in everyday conversations, right? Took us a while to figure out what I was missing.

It was really funny in that moment. I never felt so stupid before. XD it was a most lovely day with my most lovely smiles whom I miss very much.

[thievinghippo]

Measurements Replies!

But before we get to that, dice. Dice are amazing and I found a set of copper dice that I want so bad but I will save those for later. And now on to replies!

theherocomplex replied to your post “New Fic: Measurements”

CHECK HIS INSEAM omg Bethroot you saucy minx

Hell yeah she is. She just wants to double check, make sure everything’s right as rain. She’s a good leader like that. 

penthesilea1623 replied to your post “New Fic: Measurements”

Blackwall just loves the inquisitor so much and you capture it perfectly.

Thank you! I love this relationship so much. He does love the inquisitor. A ridiculous amount. 

smileslikeparentheses replied to your post “New Fic: Measurements”

It's late for me since I work early, but I can't wait to read this in the morning! My favorite dwarf inquisitor (outside of my dwarf inquisitor of course ;-) )

I hope you enjoy it! :D (And of course your gal comes first. She’s an amazing one!)

ladyeglantine replied to your post “New Fic: Measurements”

Yay, more Bethroot and Blackwall! Especially love the part about his life in Orlais being fuzzy yet he can remember everything about his life now and his time with Bethroot (aww!) :D

Thank you! There is never enough Blackroot in my life. I’m so glad you liked the fic! :D

[eirstohter]

smileslikeparentheses hat auf dein Foto geantwortet “Today was the Annual Cleaning of the Desk, because I still haven’t…”

I’m so bad at tumblr I didn’t realize you had another username!

I’d say it’s not so much you being bad at tumblr, but more a case of me starting a completely new blog and not telling anyone...

In any case, welcome to The Messy Blog; I hope you’re having a lovely day <3

[dwarvenfanboy]

Tagged by @lakanakana

Rules: answer these questions then tag 10 blogs you’d like to know better

Nickname: Tukkajumala (Hair god) is something that has been used

Zodiac: Libra

Height: 167

Time: what is time (21.10)

Favorite band/artist: Imma say Toto and Blind Guardian to name a few

Song stuck in my head: Let there be fire By Aviators and Miracle of sound

Last movie I saw: It waaaaasss... Warcraft (2016) and it was....pretty ok actually.

Last thing I googled: I used google maps to find a street, and I think I used google to find out the open hours of a store.

Other blogs: @notfromorzammar

Do I get ask: No, but if you are reading this feel free to change that

Why did I chose this username: I like dwarfs. Or more precisely things dwarven, like geometric knot designs and ornaments, gemstones and big ass halls.

Following: Way too few

Average amount of sleep: 8-9 hours

Lucky number: 7 or 11

What am I wearing: Black adidas sweatpants, dark red shirt

Dream job: I would love to do ceramics and get enough money to live

Dream trip: Hmm maybe Scotland or New Zealand

Favorite food: Maybe french fries?

Play any instrument: nah

Eye color: Blue

Hair color: Brown

Describe yourself as aesthetic things: Umm I really don't know, warm blankets?

Languages you speak: finnish and english

Most iconic song: Toto's Africa. I am so freaking mad at myself that I didn't go see Toto when they toured finland

Random fact: In the beginning days of the telephone, 'Ahoy hoy' was the standard greeting when one answered the phone

I'm baaad at tagging but uhh @teerest @nulikkaprinssi @remigis @surnumanaja @cyanwyrmie @smileslikeparentheses @capn-rogers @luna-moon218 @mellow-yellow-marshmallow @crype just to dig up some who i find in my notes

[foolofthegeekdom]

@smileslikeparentheses replied to your photo:

You and me both, buddy. We did it! We got, well, here. And that’s something to be pleased with.

Ya, we did it, somehow. Hope all’s well! At least it’s fall and you got a good selfie out of today :P

[painterofhorizons]

@smileslikeparentheses @farashe

Mountain Relocation

[farashe]

🌠!

Oh how to pick only three... writing in cozy cafes, long conversations that always turn into gushing about our favorite characters, and kitties

[la-porte-bleue]

I think they are new blogs, there’s a couple of them that post things that I have no interest in whatsoever. But I’ll definitely make sure it’s not just a username change before unfollowing anyone! :)