[Hey now, it's not 'lying' it's 'creative storytelling.']
[Honestly it's great to actually see Hawke again, it's been far too long. (Of course when you spend six years practically glued to someone's side, any significant time apart is too long.) It's hard to shake the guilt about bringing her to the Inquisition, but she's the best person for the job and Hawke is astoundingly good at staying alive. So maybe he needn't feel too bad about it.]
[Right, first things first, showing her around. He's gonna take Hawke on a tour of Skyhold, pointing out everything of import. Everything of importance being the haughty elf, the Inquisitor's throne, the Seeker they should both avoid, and the most important of all: The tavern.]
[Gesturing with open arms at the whole of the room, as if presenting something magical:] It doesn't have the same charm as the Hanged Man, but the drinks are better.
I am slow, sorry; should have warned you about that.
[Varric should stop feeling guilty. Hawke brought herself to the Inquisition. She would have heard about Corypheus and the only person who could stand against him eventually, and it's her own blighted fault that Mister Tall, Dark, and Undying is loose to begin with. Varric just saved everyone some time. So considerate of him.
Not as considerate as showing her where the alcohol is first and foremost, though. People who are going to save the world need a place to get away from the world they're saving, for a while.]
That's really not saying much, you know. On either count.
I don't miss the Pig Oat Mash. And I especially don't miss those things that were fried in so much oil you couldn't actually tell what they were under the batter and grease.
[...the smirk says that maybe she does just a little bit, if only because of nostalgia, but admitting it? Never!]
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[Honestly it's great to actually see Hawke again, it's been far too long. (Of course when you spend six years practically glued to someone's side, any significant time apart is too long.) It's hard to shake the guilt about bringing her to the Inquisition, but she's the best person for the job and Hawke is astoundingly good at staying alive. So maybe he needn't feel too bad about it.]
[Right, first things first, showing her around. He's gonna take Hawke on a tour of Skyhold, pointing out everything of import. Everything of importance being the haughty elf, the Inquisitor's throne, the Seeker they should both avoid, and the most important of all: The tavern.]
[Gesturing with open arms at the whole of the room, as if presenting something magical:] It doesn't have the same charm as the Hanged Man, but the drinks are better.
I am slow, sorry; should have warned you about that.
Not as considerate as showing her where the alcohol is first and foremost, though. People who are going to save the world need a place to get away from the world they're saving, for a while.]
That's really not saying much, you know. On either count.
no worries bud. as you can see I am also slow
Aw come on, Hawke. Don't tell me you don't miss the Pig Oat Mash.
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I don't miss the Pig Oat Mash. And I especially don't miss those things that were fried in so much oil you couldn't actually tell what they were under the batter and grease.
[...the smirk says that maybe she does just a little bit, if only because of nostalgia, but admitting it? Never!]