#varric isnt normal about any of them ����

[ghost-bard]

I think at least some of varrics issues would be fixed if he looked into bisexuality and thats all i have to say on the matter

[lavellane]

💝💘💋💌 for duncan and nadaia 🤪

hehe thank u sm maia !!! 

i typed all of this up and then accidentally closed my tab nd lost all of it so ! sorry for the wait :))))

💝 What kinds of gifts does your OC recieve from their partner(s)? What kinds of gifts do they give in return?

so… honestly, duncan is kind essentially a sugar d*ddy dkfdjk i HATE that terminology/trope but, here we are. he loves to spoil her and he absolutely lives for showering her in gifts. i mean i guess what separates him from the trope is that nadaia isnt broke or anything, she’s fairly well off, and duncan doesn’t buy her things in order to get anything from it, so theres no manipulative element to it. mostly, he just enjoys buying her really frivolous shit she does NOT need. basically whenever he sees nadaia looking longingly at clothes, books, weapons etc he will usually end up buying it discreetly in order to surprise her later - he’s very big on surprises too ! he has also shelled out on some of her more recent tattoos, mostly because he loves her and loves the way they look on her, but also secretly because he LOVES watching how embarrassed she gets when someone asks her to explain the meaning behind her tattoos, especially the more impulsive/meaningless/stupid ones jdkjdsk

as for nadaia, she tends to go for the more meaningful presents, which are usually arcane/historical items that she picks up on her adventures. she always keeps an eye out for old relics or rare books for duncan to comb over for the next few months when she returns. also,,, duncan is an absolute varric tethras Stan, he is a complete dork about all of his books actually. so whenever nadaia is able to see him, she always tries to snag a signed copy of one of his books to bring back to duncan. he absolutely lost his mind the first time she did it, so its one of her favourite gifts to give him. 

💘 What do they love most about their partner(s)? What do their partner(s) love most about them?

duncan loves nadaia’s bravery and passion. she inspires him to constantly be better and try harder, and she’s never one for sugarcoating things which REALLY helps him, since most people do and it only serves to make him feel powerless. he loves her adventurous spirit and her ability to ask tough questions and challenge established ideas, which helps him feel more confident about doing the same. and,, i also have to mention he is super into her tattoos, he loves tracing over them and studying them - kissing them too depending on the situation,, u kno ;;;;;;;;;;;;) 

as for nadaia, she’s consistently overwhelmed by his compassion and intelligence, and his surprising warmth. on the surface he comes accross as a shy, introspective and melancholy person, she being one of the few people who can make him REALLY laugh always warms her heart. when he comes out of his shell, he is fair more confident, witty and suave than he lets on, so she appreicates how layered he is i guess lol. also ! he’s probably the least judgemental people shes ever met, and one of the only people she trusts to confide in completely. for this reason he helps her become a more empathetic person, just by listening to the way he talks about other people, and the high regard he seems to hold almost everybody in. 

💋 Who is the best kisser? (if you’d like write a short smooch scene!)

surprisingly, duncan is actually the best kisser ! tho u wouldnt know it from looking at him dsfjkfdj he’s has a lot of,, casual lovers though? so its more a matter of him having more experience than anything. anyway, he tends to be a very controlled smoocher, and holds himself back a lot, whereas what nadaia lacks in experience she makes up in with wholehearted enthusiasm lmao

💌 Write a love letter from your OC to their partner(s). BONUS: write a reply!

hehe ok so i cheated and wrote a letter from duncans sister, rose instead. but its cute i promise ! also i didnt write a reply bc this got way too out of hand oof

Lady Nadaia Lavellan,

I hope this letter finds you well, dear friend. Were this regarding any other matter, I would open with pleasantries - inquire as to how your studies are going; how you are finding your current stay in Denerim; what you think of Fereldan cheese and our abysmal weather. However, I am fortunate that we are old friends, you and I, and more fortunate still that we both hold a shared detest for small talk. So I will refrain, and hope you can forgive me for speaking my mind so abruptly.

To speak plainly, my reasons for penning this letter stem from concerns I have about my brother, Duncan. I apologize for not discussing said matters with you in person, but I sense that this is a … sensitive dillemma, one that requires discretion, if such a thing could ever exist in court.  I am aware - and albiet, pleasantly surprised - to see you and he have become rather close over the last several months. I speak for all in House Theirin when I say we are delighted to have you stay as our guest in the castle, at the behest of our future king. 

Nonetheless, I wish to share with you that I grow increasingly concerned with the odd manner in which my brother carries himself while in your presence. If I could be so bold, I do suspect that Duncan may have  … certain feelings of affection towards you, feelings I fear may cause him undue pain in the future. On more than one occasion I have caught him staring at you, while you were otherwise distracted, in ways I am afraid were most … unchaste, for lack of a better word. 

Truthfully, there have been countless incidents of late that cause me suspicion. The prince is far more distracted than normal (no small feat, I assure you) and yet seems utterly fixated whenever he shares a room with you. I have caught secret, strange smiles and even the occasional blush here and there, and what is most alarming is that he seems to be losing sleep over this - he awakens late in the day and appears fatigued, while still carrying that ridiculous smile of his as if he hadn’t a care in the world!

Lady Lavellan - Nadaia. I am confiding in you about this because you are a dear friend of mine, as you are a dear friend to Duncan, also. I believe his affections for you are harmless, and I do not mean to warn you against him or give you cause for resentment. I merely wish to ask a favour of you - to let him down easy, if possible.  Despite his misplaced affections, I have not seen my brother this happy in a very long time, and I know that you mean a great deal to him, as I am sure he does to you. Perhaps you might find a way to delicately address these feelings to him in the next few days … to clarify the nature of your relationship, so that he might better work to serve his family and his country. You are a wonderful woman, and I know he will see reason if it is coming from you.

Please do keep me informed in the coming days as to the situation, and I will eagerly await the next time our paths cross. 

With love,

Princess Roslyn Theirn of Denerim

- [ a letter from roslyn theirin addressed to nadaia da'eralen. nadaia read the letter to duncan - naked in bed with him - an hour later, absolutely beside herself with laughter. duncan promised he would better clarify the situation to his sister the next time he saw her. ]

[varricttethras]

@thieftabris this took me forever im so sorry ghghhfhg i left 14 off because i couldnt for the life of me figure out an answer but thank u so much for sending this im love u

1 - Who offers their jacket when the other is cold?

kadan is way too broad shouldered to wear varrics coat but that wont stop him from offering it to her anytime she shivers in the slightest. kadan gets too hot if she wears a coat for very long though so usually she foists hers off to varric ghghff

2 - Who giggles uncontrollably when the other playfully picks them up?

kadan picks varric up all the time because its easy and like picking up a handful of grapes for her. normally he makes a show of pretending to be annoyed (even though he actually enjoys it) but if hes tipsy, he totally does get giggly about it.

3 - Who compliments the other in front of everyone?

VARRIC, he says really disgustingly sweet stuff just because he has no shame and likes making kadan blush in front of other people, which she doesnt mind because she actually likes the attention.

4 - Who is more likely to tell the other a pun and what is the other’s reaction to the pun?

kadan is and then varric gets extremely offended because he didnt think of it first.

5 - When one of them has a bad day, what does the other do to help cheer them up?

kadan showers him with affection and attention, because she knows theres no way varric can be grumpy or sad with his giant girlfriend rapid firing kisses on his cheeks. varric finds something for them to do as a pair since kadan copes with problems best when her mind is occupied.

6 - If they got to pick what one another wears for a day, what would one another wear?

kadan would put him in her clothes just for The Drama Of It All (and because she thinks itd be cute)

varric would probably try to get her a specially tailored suit since he knows he would instantly go into cardiac arrest the second he saw her in a tie and dress shirt

7 - Who introduces their partner to their family first? How does it go?

besides random uncles, aunts, and cousins that he doesnt really have much to do with, varric isnt inclined to bring kadan to meet any of them. truthfully, hes a little worried theyd be nasty to her because shes a vashoth. :')

kadan on the other hand still has a pretty sizable family that she visits regularly and sometimes she brings varric along, so her family knows him well enough. they all go fucking bananas when she tells them theyre in a relationship and theyre definitely happy to have someone new in the family and are generally really supportive.

8 - In a coffee shop AU, who would be the coffee shop employee and who would be the customer?

theyre both coffee shop employees who make their dumbass rivalry everybody's problem for a year straight until one day a coworker finds them going ham on each other in the supply closet.

9 - When they sit side by side, do they touch one another? For example, does one person has their arm around the other, do they sit holding hands, or linked arms, ECT.

ABSOLUTELY! varric in particular really likes holding kadans hands, its a very simple and comforting gesture and just kind of puts him at ease so absolutely believe that if kadan comes to sit with him, he's already started reaching for her hand.

10 - What is a small thing that one another does to make their partner happy?

kadan plays with his hair, varric reads to her to help her fall asleep

11 - What would they do to celebrate their one year anniversary?

Get Married :-)

12 - When did they know that they loved each other, and when did they first tell each other that they loved one another?

just a little before the big fight in the gallows. kadan was probably first to realize she was falling for him, after which she thought about it for a few minutes and decided "guess ill deal with that later" and then she didnt until around 2 or 3 years later.

varric was the one who actually confessed first though, which i talked about here.

13 - Who likes to give the other hugs from behind followed by a kiss?

kadan! she especially likes sneaking up on him if hes deep in thought, because he gets really flustered and blushy when he isnt expecting attention.

15 - Who would bring their partner on a romantic date under the stars?

varric because hes a sap for that kind of romantic crap ghghf