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beesloosewithcanon · 5 years

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Fictober2019 - Drabbles

Thank you, @ieatlazers for the prompt submission!

If you’re interested in seeing a writing drabble from me for a specific f/f pairing, look at this post and let me know which you’d like to see! (I currently write in Dragon Age, Mass Effect, and Avatar Legend of Korra; I’d be open to also delve into the following fandoms – Avatar the Last Airbender, Overwatch, and Stardew Valley to name a few).

Prompt #5 – “I might just kiss you.”

Fanfiction – Dragon Age: Inquisition

Pairing – Josephine Montilyet/F!Adaar

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“I might just kiss you,” Herah said, a smirk pulling at her lips as she looked down at her ambassador. “I’m sure that that would win some sort of points for this ridiculous game you keep telling me about.”

A blush blossomed across Josphine’s impeccably sculpted cheeks, but that didn’t stop her frown form as she dropped her hands from the qunari’s hips.

“My lady, dancing will be of the utmost importance when you attend the ball at the Winter Palace.” She sighed and then rested her forehead in her hand, her fingers digging at her temple.

A cold breeze flickered through her private chambers, causing Josephine to shiver in front of her. Looking up, the inquisitor could see that the sun was setting over Skyhold. Their dance lesson apparently had gone longer than the hour Josephine said she could spare to try and teach her before she finalized preparations for their departure to Halamshiral in the morning.

Despite years of fighting, dual-wielding daggers did nothing for her coordination when it came to dancing to a rhythm, leading another person, and remembering steps to traditional human dances. She was deft at jumping into situations and maneuvering in battle - but a dance floor was foreign.

“Perhaps I should have hired a tutor for this weeks ago,” Josephine said as she brought her hands down to her side in defeat.

Herah frowned. “And when would I have had time to work with this tutor? I doubt I’d be able to practice my footwork while fumbling through the fade. Again.”

“You’re right.” She shook her head, looking more defeated. “I can’t expect you to stop what you’re doing for all of Thedas to partake in dance lessons.”

Seeing her look so defeated gave the qunari an unfamiliar pang deep in her chest. She didn’t like the worried crease on the woman’s brow or the way her eyes darted around the floor as she chewed on her lip. Josephine was normally the most composed person in the room. Seeing her like this was unsettling.

Herah took one long step forward and slid her hand around the woman’s waist, tilting her head downward. Josephine looked up, her expression startled out of her thoughts. The two had become close in the last month since Herah’s band of misfits had returned from Adamant Keep. They’d started stealing moments alone in the garden and Herah would always make a point to stop and talk with her whenever she had downtime. She had hoped that Josephine mentioning dance lessons would turn out to be a euphemism for taking a step further in their time together, but the woman had been unreasonably serious about the need to impress the throng of nobles and diplomats that would be amassed at the Winter Palace ball, and that that could make all the difference in the game, especially considering being a qunari had apparently already put her at a disadvantage according to Josephine’s sources in Orlais.

“C’mere,” Herah said, gently pulling Josephine closer to her.

Josephine’s body was pliable and moved without resistance, her arms automatically moving to rest on the inquisitor’s front as she leaned against her, unabashed as she let her cheek rest on her breasts. It had become a simple comfort early on, as their height difference made it difficult to rest against anything else. But Herah enjoyed it, especially because it never failed to make the woman blush warmly when they parted, no matter how many times they’d embraced this way before.

“I just - I can’t bear to see you fail at this, my lady.”

Herah smiled and brought her other hand up, curling her finger under Josephine’s chin and tilting her face upwards.

“So Andraste or the qun didn’t bless me with natural grace for social situations, but-” she continued, cutting Josephine’s protest off in her throat. “I have you. I can’t fail so long as you’re with me. I might stumble on the dance floor when we get there. But if it means more time alone with you, I’ll gladly spend every spare moment I have before the ball learning to dance from you.”

The shorter woman smiled, the rosy hue in her cheeks flushing a darker shade. Herah returned the smiled before she leaned down and captured her lips with her own. Her lips were always so warm and inviting that she imagined that the feeling was similar to the sensation that a templar felt when they consumed lyrium - every inch of her body always felt alive and at attention when her lips met Josephine. It made it impossible to keep their exchanges chaste and Herah was baffled at how they hadn’t gone farther than their shared garden and balcony kisses. The pull she felt from Josephine was more intoxicating than anything she’d ever felt before, which made her want to savor it. What it was between them, Herah wasn’t in any rush for it to end.

Josephine’s weight shifted, as she leaned more heavily against the inquisitor, her arms moving up to wrap around her neck as their kiss deepened. Herah smiled inwardly - the shift in weight meant that Josephine’s foot had gone up, leaving her uneasy on her single planted foot.

Without thinking it through, Herah moved both of her hands around the woman’s waist and lifted her from the ground and began walking backward.

“Ah!” Josephine protested, breaking their lips apart. “Lady Adaar, what are you doing?!”

Herah let a small chuckle escaped her throat before she sat down on her couch, placing Josephine in her lap.

“Indulging?” She leaned forward and kissed her ambassador again. “Let’s take a short reprieve from dance lessons to enjoy each other. Hmm? Then we can get back to fancy footwork and proper hand placement.”

“Lady Adaar,” Josephine said, her tone failing to sound as serious as she was trying to make it. “We leave--”

“If you’re going to keep kissing me, Josie,” Herah interrupted. “Then, for maker’s sake, call me Herah. We have no need for titles between us anymore.”

Josephine blinked as the qunari’s words and unsaid indication of what that meant took a moment to register. A flirtatious smile slowly spread over her lips as she leaned forward, her lips hovering a mere inch under Herah’s as her hands slid up and over her collar bone, back around her neck. “Well, a break sounds rather agreeable when you put it that way.”

She didn’t have the patience for her normal witty retort, but instead closed the distance between their lips, her hands urging Josephine closer.

#fictober19 #fictober drabbles #fanfiction #dragon age inquisition #josephine x f!adaar #josephine montilyet #Female Adaar Inquisitor #Drabble #1091 words #fluff #fluffmance #kissing #rated T

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cappynomwrites · 4 years

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dragon age fanfic

Probably not the best but it’s the first thing I’ve written I’m sharing publicly(also the first thing I’ve written in a couple years). It’s a series of short stories that follow my inquisitors and their adjustments to their lives after Trespasser. If you’d like, please give it a read and let me know what you think. Just posted the first story of my female Cadash and will hopefully add more to it later.

Thank you for your time!

https://archiveofourown.org/works/23830768/chapters/57264382

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non-toxicdragonageconfessions · 5 years

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Confession: Some of my favorite playthroughs have been ones that I've chosen randomly on race gender class and romance. Take my female Adaar, Reyah, for example, who is a mage and romanced Josephine. I never considered playing a Qunari before or romancing Josie, but I went really hard into roleplaying this character and she wound up being the inquisitor that I'll likely select to be my canon one. And the Josie romance is my new favorite, it's too cute!

#da:i #josephine montilyet #love interest #romance #female mage adaar #josephine x adaar #dragon age #inquisition #confession

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dapromptexchange · 5 years

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Here is the prompt I filled: https://archiveofourown.org/works/19761133

For this prompt “Josephine is in love. Leliana and Cullen make it very clear to her LI what would happen if they ever break her heart” [https://dapromptexchange.tumblr.com/post/183451498144/]

#fxf #josephine x inquisitor #josephine montilyet #inquisitor #female inquisitor #adaar #dai #filled #submission

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clarosowrites · 5 years

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Meeting Again

"And Cullen, remember to stick to the topics I gave you: the weather--"

"The Inquisition, and the party." He finished for her, smiling. "I remember."

Josephine pursed her lips. "And nothing about mabari, yes?"

"Of course." When she reached up to straighten his collar, again, he caught her hands. "Relax, Josephine. I'll be on my best behavior, I promise."

She sighed. "I know, I know, I worry too much. But everything must be perfect tonight!"

There was a knock at the door, and they turned to see the Inquisitor entering the room. "What stress level are we at, Commander?"

"She was just warming up to a good lecture, Inquisitor. So you've arrived just in time."

Josephine crossed her arms and pouted. "I was not lecturing."

Adaar wrapped an arm around her. "Of course you weren't, my love."

"I was simply reminding our Commander of a few social niceties." Her cheeks darkened as she looked up at her adoringly.

Cullen coughed a bit awkwardly, staring down at his boots. He was glad that his friends could finally express their feelings in public. But after years of being in the Templars, where such romantic displays were never allowed, it never failed to make him uncomfortable.

"Is everything ready?" Leliana's voice suddenly rang out. She appeared at his shoulder, looking over his outfit coldly.

Josephine sighed again. "Yes, I suppose we are as ready as we'll ever be." He offered his arm to Leliana and together they swept into the Great Hall.

The Spymaster stopped them to greet a masked couple. He spoke when Leliana prompted him to, only partially paying attention to the conversation. Spotting Dorian and Cassandra passing by, he nodded. Dorian smiled and Cassandra grimaced. At least someone was having as little fun as he was. He'd have to buy her a drink after.

They weren't wearing their formal uniforms, since Josephine had declared it too formal for the occasion. Cullen wore a simple tunic and pants, with a red jacket embroidered along the edges in gold. A Satinalia gift from Josephine which he rarely wore. The members of the Inner Circle who were attending wore whatever was their best. Cassandra had even been persuaded into a touch of makeup.

A hush fell over the crowd. Looking behind him, he saw Adaar enter with Josephine on her arm. Adaar's gown was simple, with the Inquisition's sword displayed openly on her hip. Josephine's was glittery and bounced with every step. So different, but they seemed to compliment each other perfectly.

Stopping at the top of the dais, the Inquisitor smiled broadly. "Friends of the Inquisition!" She called out. "We are overjoyed to see all of you here at Skyhold, our home. Together, surely, we cannot fail to defeat our enemies and close the breach!" Taking a glass from a servant, she raised it high. "To the Inquisition!" A loud cheer rang through the crowd.

"She's improved quite a lot, don't you think?" Leliana asked quietly.

"There's nothing that practice can't fix." He smiled, tilting his head towards the bar. "I need a drink, can I get you something?"

"A Jader red, if they have one."

He nodded and made his way to the end of the room. A small bar was set up by the entrance of the Hall, across from a table laden with food. He ordered from Cabot and, leaning against the bar, watched the crowd absently.

In truth, it was a small gathering. It was nothing compared to the Ball at the Winter Palace. The Hall was decorated with Andrastrian tapestries and Vivienne had summoned dancing lights to illuminate the room. Maryden was softly playing her lyre.

"Commander?"

He turned to see a familiar face, smiling behind her mask. "Lady Halcon?"

Her smiled widened. "At least you remember me this time. I wasn't sure you would."

Cullen cleared his throat. He registered, rather distantly, that she looked lovely. She was dressed in a simple green gown and her dark hair was was gathered into braids. And she wasn't alone. She was arm-in-arm with an older man, wearing a shirt and mask of the same color.

"Grecia," the older man said, "why don't you introduce us?"

"Of course. Commander, this is my father, Marquis Anselm Halcon. Father, this is Commander Cullen Rutherford of the Inquisition."

He grinned, and Cullen could just now see the similarity between the two. "Good to meet you. I've heard that you've got quite the brain for battlefield tactics!"

"Well, I do my best." He said, caught off guard by the compliment.

"And modest, too!" He turned to his daughter. "How many modest military men have you ever met?"

"None. Including you, father." Her eyes crinkled as he guffawed. "And there's no need to be shy, Commander. I'm sure you were chosen to lead the Inquisition's army for a very good reason."

Cullen could feel himself begin to blush. "Thank you, my Lady. That's very, well, it's kind of you to say." He noticed his drinks sitting on the bar. Grabbing them, he forced a smile. "If you'll excuse me, I need to deliver these."

Lady Halcon curtsied. "Have a pleasant evening, Commander."

He nodded and hurried back to Leliana, breathing a sigh of relief.

Taking her glass, she raised an eyebrow. "Who was that?"

"Marquis Halcon and his daughter." He took a large drink of his whiskey.

"Oh? How do you know them?" She raised the wine to her lips.

"I, uh, helped her fight off assassins at a party last winter."

She paused mid-sip. Her hand clenched around the delicate wine stem. "You. Did. What?"

Shit.

#female inquisitor x josephine montilyet #josephine montilyet #inquisitor adaar #cullen rutherford #cullen #female inquisitor #orlesian inquisitor #inquisitor x cullen #dragon age #dragon age inquisition #da #dai

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renfys · 6 years

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Fic: Sleeping Together - Josephine/F!Adaar/Cassandra (T)

Title: Sleeping Together

Rated: T

Summary: Josephine’s bed is not big enough for the three of them.

Notes: A Black Emporium Exchange treat that I could not resist writing. ~1082 words.

Ko-Fi // Patreon

Read @ A03.org // ff.net

#dragon age #dragon age femslash #femslash #dragon age fanfiction #fanfiction #ot3 #josephine montilyet #cassandra pentaghast #female adaar #inquisitor adaar #josephine x f!adaar x cassandra #josephine/f!adaar/cassandra

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captainsaku · 8 years

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They’re happy, and that’s all that matters.

#Dragon Age: Inquisition #DA:I #Josephine x Inquisitor #Josephine x Adaar #Josephine x Female Adaar #Ugh look at them they're precious #My heart can't take this #Ashahna Adaar #Ashahna Caps

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whitewoodbosca · 6 years

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When you ship yourself with Leliana and yourself with Josephine but you also ship Leliana and Josephine

well shiet

#dragon age #da #dragon age 2 #da2 #dragon age inquisition #dai #leliana #warden x leliana #the warden #female warden #josephine montilyet #inquisitor x josephine #adaar x josephine #leliana x josephine #fuck #THIS IS TOO MUCH

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mrs-theirin · 4 years

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Ashariani Lavellan as a Companion

hello!! a few of my friends have done this so i’m excited to do this and i think i might try my hand at a da2 version...we’ll see!

(sorry i have no in-game screenshots i play on console :///)

Name: Ashariani Lavellan (she/her)

Race, Class, & Specialization: Elf / Mage / Knight-Enchanter

Varric’s nickname for them: Glimmer

Default Tarot Card: The Empress (upright)

How they are recruited: Ashariani can be found talking to the druffalo from Where The Druffalo Roam. When approached, she will:

(if Trevelyan) - Step back cautiously, but look on in amazement, introducing herself.

(if Lavellan) - Introduce herself, asking you if you remember her from the clan. You can either say yes, which will allow her to respond with excitement, or no, which will make her smile fade as she shrugs and mumbles, “Figured.”

(if Cadash or Adaar) - Show visible excitement and claim she’s “never met your people before” before panicking and expressing she hopes that doesn’t offend.

She will explain her clan sent her to look for another member who had not returned and either bring them home or report back what happened to them. She tells you she’ll return the druffalo home if you help her find her clan member. If you agree, the cutscene ends and she and the druffalo disappear, Where The Druffalo Roam being replaced by the quest Lost and Found. Following the quest marker, you find her in the hills. When spoken to, a cutscene begins where she expresses she doesn’t feel safe. A battle with a few Templars takes place. After combat is over, another cutscene starts, and this time Ashariani finds her missing clan member. They are badly injured. She will heal them with her magic, and expresses disappointment as they rush off without a word to her. She’ll turn back to you, explaining that as much as she loves them, she feels out of place with her clan. She offers to join the Inquisition, offering Dalish knowledge (if not Lavellan) and friendliness. If you agree, the cutscene ends and you can add her to your party. If disagree, she will become upset and rush away quickly.

Where they are in Haven: She can be found next to Varric. The two of them seem to be in constant conversation. She is normally sitting on the stone wall behind him, but will occasionally get down and walk around, usually to warm her hands in the fire. The initial conversation with her will have her remark on every companion you have so far, focusing heavily on Varric and/or Iron Bull, if you’ve recruited him by then. She will also express her delight to be accepted in the Inquisition and promises she won’t get into too much trouble, then asks you how you’re doing.

Where they are in Skyhold: She can be found by an empty spot near Cassandra. The initial conversation with her will have Cassandra looking up, yelling at her to come down. You can ask Cassandra who she’s talking to, which will make her scoff and begrudgingly admit it’s Ashariani. You then call up to her and wait a few seconds as she climbs back down. She admits with a smile that she likes to climb and Cassandra walks away, throwing her hands in the air. You can then talk to Ashariani about how she likes Skyhold. She’ll say it’s magnificent and that she’s happy you closed the Breach, but will then sober up and ask you how you are. You can:

tell the truth, admitting Haven shook you up

crack a joke, but eventually admit you’re fine/you’re shaken up

lie, telling her not to worry and that you’ll be just fine

ask her if she’s alright

If asked if she’s alright, she’ll be taken aback and confess Haven scared her a lot, gaining you approval. With medium-high approval, at the end of the conversation, she’ll admit she likes that you’re friends. With high enough approval, you can flirt for the first time, and she’ll become flustered before the conversation ends. Neutral-low approval will gain you a “I’m glad you’re okay” with no follow-up.

APPROVAL

Things They Generally Approve Of:

Greatly Approves -

Allying with the mages

Disbanding the templars

Helping the Dalish clan

Bringing her to the Temple of Mythal

Completing the Elven rituals

(Lavellan-specific) Drinking from the Well of Sorrows

Approves -

Bringing her to the Winter Palace

Finishing any of Cole/Varric/Iron Bull’s quests

Returning the histories to the Dalish

Saving the Chargers

Putting Briala in power

Choosing kind/merciful options in judgement

Slightly Approves -

Leaving Loghain in the Fade

Choosing her for your party

Finishing any of Dorian/Solas/Sera’s quests

Returning Lord Woolsley back home

Killing templars

Things They Generally Disapprove Of:

Greatly Disapproves -

Leaving Hawke in the Fade

Leaving Alistair in the Fade

(Trevelyan-specific) Drinking from the Well of Sorrows

(Lavellan-specific) Letting Morrigan drink from the Well of Sorrows

Allying with the templars

Sacrificing the Chargers

Disapproves -

Picking mean dialogue options when speaking to her

(Cadash/Adaar-specific) Drinking from the Well of Sorrows

Letting Morrigan drink from the Well of Sorrows

Selling the histories to the Chantry

Being mean to Cole

Leaving Celene in power/Reuniting Celene and Briala

Slightly Disapproves -

Killing dragons (unless Iron Bull is in party)

Picking mean dialogue options when speaking to others

Putting Gaspard alone in power

Creating an alliance between Celene, Briala, and Gaspard

Picking anti-mage/anti-Dalish dialogue options

Flirting with her as a male

Mages, Templars, Other: Supports mages (being one herself) and hates Templars. She’s willing to give them a chance, but only if they truly show any sign of changing. She becomes uncomfortable around nobility and is more comfortable with “the little people.” Will not hesitate to point out injustices, but usually does so calmly.

Friends in the Inquisition: Dorian, Iron Bull, Varric, Cole, Solas, and Sera.

Rivals in the Inquisition: Blackwall (after Revelations).

Neutral towards: Blackwall (before Revelations), Vivienne, and Cassandra.

Romanceable: Yes, only by female Inquisitors. (Note: If not romanced by the Inquisitor, after visiting the Winter Palace, she will begin to speak about a woman named Eloise D’Arlesans, a half elf she spent time with there. A romance between them will begin.)

NAMES

Rivalry:

(sharply) Inquisitor

Herald

(if Trevelyan) Shem

Neutral:

Inquisitor

Trevelyan/Lavellan/Cadash/Adaar

Friendship:

Friend

Silly

Sunshine

Romance [to/about Inquisitor]:

Vhenan

Love

Sunlight

[to/about Eloise]:

Vhenan

Love

Honey

QUESTS

War Table:

A Very Important Request

(after reaching Skyhold)

Inquisitor,

Scouts desperately need to go to this location I’ve marked on the map. It’s for very important things. Please send them quickly and report back to ONLY ME what they’ve found. Thank you.

--Ashariani

Options:

>Leliana: Maybe it truly is important. I’ll send out a few scouts.

>Josephine: I do not believe Ashariani would waste our time and resources for something frivolous. However, to be on the safe side, I will send ahead to the nobles in the land to send their own scouts, if it pleases you.

>Cullen: What? This sounds like a waste of time, she won’t even specify what she needs them for! Fine. Two guards, but that’s it.

Results:

>Leliana: My scouts found some rare stones and herbs, but nothing more. I wonder if this is what she wanted?

(Ashariani approves, Prophet’s Laurel x4, Royal Elfroot x2, Everite x2)

>Josephine: Perhaps I was incorrect. Nothing but some rare materials. The scouts were sent home with plenty compensation, so at least we have been put in a better light.

(Ashariani approves, Influence x30, Amrita Vein x3, Felandaris x4, Stormheart x2)

>Cullen: We cannot be wasting our resources like this. We acquired some materials along the way.

(Ashariani slightly approves, Ghoul’s Beard x4, Felandaris x4, Silverite x3)

Another Very Important Request

(after A Very Important Request)

Inquisitor,

Sorry to bother you once more. Please send people to Val Royeaux to obtain these materials. They’re for a very important project, I promise. Mae gen ti fy ngair [you have my word].

--Ashariani

(below is a list of materials: ring velvet, silk brocade, dales loden wool, and imperial vestment cotton)

Options:

>Leliana: Again? What could she possibly be making? I can send one or two scouts out to fetch these items.

>Josephine: She is persistent, is she not? A few favors can be exchanged for these materials at no cost to us. It will be done.

>Cullen: (not participating in this mission)

Results:

>Leliana: The materials were easy enough to obtain. Our scouts being spotted in public created quite a buzz.

(Ashariani approves, Influence x50, Ring Velvet x3, Silk Brocade x3, Dales Loden Wool x3, Imperial Vestment Cotton x 3)

>Josephine: The materials have been collected. We’ve created quite a stir with all this running around.

(Ashariani approves, Influence x50, Ring Velvet x3, Silk Brocade x3, Dales Loden Wool x3, Imperial Vestment Cotton x 3)

Companion Quest:

For What?

(after Another Very Important Request)

When spoken to, Ashariani will request you personally go to the map location previously mentioned in A Very Important Request. If denied, she will disapprove and claim she is going there herself and the cutscene will end. If this happens, she will not be available for your party the first time you leave Skyhold after that conversation (she will return after). If accepted, Ashariani is locked into your party and a temporary location appears on your map.

Upon arriving, you are immediately attacked by bandits who had heard the Inquisition had visited. After the battle, Ashariani apologizes and asks you to collect the metals and herbs. Once you find all of the materials, she will exclaim, “Perfect!” which will gain some confused remarks from your companions, which she will not truthfully respond to. You are then allowed to leave the location and it disappears from your map.

After visiting two more locations after that, upon returning to Skyhold, Ashariani will run up and greet you. She will ask if you’ll take her and Iron Bull to slay a high dragon and collect its bone and webbing. You can:

say yes / say yes and flirt (female only)

say yes, but ask her why

say no

express confusion, as she has protested to killing dragons before

Option 1: Causes her great joy, she jumps in the air before giggling and running off, thanking you in the process. The cutscene ends.

Option 2: She’ll get excited, then give you a cryptic answer before thanking you and running off. The Inquisitor says, “She’s determined to keep it a secret, huh?” and the cutscene ends.

Option 3: She will ask you if you’re serious, to which you can reply yes or no. If yes, she will become very upset and mumble something about you disappointing her, and the cutscene ends, gaining you major disapproval. If no, she’ll breathe out a sigh of relief and smile, punching you in the arm for teasing her. She thanks you and the cutscene ends.

Option 4: She’ll shrug, trying to look nonchalant, and say, “someone has changed my mind.” You can press this further by asking who, but she’ll only press her finger to her lips. Options A, B, and C are offered again and the cutscene follows accordingly.

If accepted, she and Iron Bull are locked into your party. You’ll get a few lines of dialogue between Iron Bull and Ashariani as they approach the high dragon, and some after. After collecting the bone and webbing, she thanks you and you gain major approval. After a visit to Skyhold and back, when arriving at Skyhold again, a cutscene immediately starts.

All of your companions (minus Blackwall and Vivienne) and the advisors are found in the Herald’s Rest. Upon your arrival, the tavern bursts into cheers, and Ashariani reveals that she’s been making gifts for everyone, explaining that Vivienne already has hers and she didn’t want to come to the party and doesn’t even mention Blackwall (but implies he didn’t get a gift). Some are clothes, jewelry, weapons, and armor, and each companion has their moment of showing off their gift. Iron Bull makes note to mention that his is a pink shawl with dragon bone accents, and he loves it. Ashariani then tells the Inquisitor she arranged the party and they had a gift of their own, which is a powerful set of armor. You can:

accept the gift and thank Ashariani / accept the gift and flirt with Ashariani (female only)

accept the gift but shut down the party, telling everyone to get back to work

deny the gift and lash out at Ashariani for wasting so much of your time

Option 1: She will give you a hug and the cutscene will end, fading to black as the crowd sings and dances. (note: flirting with her will gain some positive teasing companion comments).

Option 2: You will gain disapproval from every companion present, mostly Ashariani. Iron Bull will try to convince you to change your mind. You can accept or deny. If denied, you will walk out and the cutscene will end with Iron Bull comforting Ashariani. If accepted, Iron Bull punches you in the arm and the mood shifts back to a good one, the cutscene ending with a fade to black as the crowd dances.

Option 3: You will gain major disapproval from every companion present, mostly Ashariani. Iron Bull and Varric will step up to defend her.

Iron Bull: Come on, Boss. She was trying to do something nice for us.

(if in a romance with Bull): Kadan. Is that necessary? She was trying to do something nice for you.

Varric: (sarcastically) Calm down, Inquisitor. We’re all just having a bit of fun during the apocalypse.

(if in a romance with Solas) Solas: (sternly) Vhenan. May I speak to you privately?

You can then choose to apologize or leave the party without a word. Leaving the party will gain more disapproval from Ashariani, enough to completely end the friendship. If apologized to, Ashariani will put on a brave face and accept your apology, but leave the party looking dejected, earning you disapproval. Sera will exclaim, “What’s up [their] arse, huh?” and the cutscene will fade to black with companions filing out of the Herald’s Rest, looking angry/upset.

Romance Quest:

A New Beginning

(after For What?)

Upon visiting Ashariani’s normal spot, you find Varric instead. He tells you he hasn’t been able to find Ashariani all day, and he’s getting worried. Not knowing where to find her, you go to Solas, who tells you she’s swimming in a lake not that far from Skyhold. You can ask him if anything’s wrong, to which he will simply purse his lips and say, “It is not my place to say.”

The scene shifts to approaching the lake, where you find Ashariani sitting outside of the water, talking to a halla. When approached, she will become startled, then bashful, hiding her face. Tears are noticeably glistening on her cheeks. She then draws attention to the halla, petting them again. She explains that the halla’s name is Annwyl, and she was her friend back in the clan. Clan Lavellan had sent Annwyl to Ashariani for her efforts in the Inquisition, as well as some gifts for the Inquisitor, which she gives to you. You can ask her why she’s crying, to which she will respond with, “I don’t know.” You can press further or leave it be, which will end the cutscene.

When pressed further, she will get emotional, exclaiming that she’s found out her brother has died. She explains the incident and sits back down, crying into her hands. You can:

sit down next to her and talk to her (flirt)

ask her if she wants to go back to Skyhold (flirt)

leave her alone without a word (no chance for romance after this)

Whether you sit down with her or ask her to go to Skyhold, the conversation is the same: after telling you a bit about him, she asks you if she can attend her brother’s funeral. A yes answer is locked in, however she will ask you to go with her, and this is what you can say yes or no to. You can:

say yes (flirt)

say no (no chance for romance after this)

ask why she wants you to go with her

If no, she’ll nod her head and say she understands and that she appreciates the time you’ve given her to talk about him. The scene will end there. If yes, she’ll smile, and it will cut to his funeral. If asked why, she’ll tell you she holds you close to her heart and it would mean a lot to her if you were there with her. After the funeral, when you return to Skyhold, Ashariani will express her gratefulness for your support. You can then kiss her (starting the official romance) or accept her thank you and move on, ending the scene and any chance of romance.

If kissed, she will hold her hand over her mouth in shock, her face becoming red. She’ll then surge forward and kiss you again, throwing herself into your arms. You both kiss for a moment before Ashariani whispers, “Thank you,” while looking at the ground. Here you can make a sweet, snarky, or silly comment, to any of which she will smile and kiss you again. With that, she’ll grab your hand and say goodnight, holding onto your hand for as long as she can before your fingers slip out of hers. The cutscene fades to black.

Side Quest(s):

For Him

(after Demands of the Qun - only if Chargers were saved)

Acquire a powerful axe for Iron Bull hidden somewhere in the Hissing Wastes. You will gain approval from both Ashariani and Iron Bull, and later, when talking to Iron Bull, will experience a cutscene where Iron Bull is thanking her for the gift.

Bianca

(after Here Lies The Abyss - only if Hawke was sacrificed)

Acquire enough materials to craft a powerful addition for Bianca for Varric. Once crafted, equip Bianca with it. Once equipped, a cutscene will play where Varric is shooting with Bianca, showing off to Ashariani. As you walk away, Varric has a soft quiet moment where he thanks Ashariani and promises her he’ll be okay.

It’s A Date Then?

(after A New Beginning)

Acquire a gift for Ashariani and she’ll say she loves you. The gift (a pressed leather journal) can be obtained from the Dalish clan in the Exalted Plains. This will trigger a small cutscene where she expresses excitement over it and confesses that she loves you. You can say you love her too or that you’re not quite there yet, and either way she will be happy.

Cole’s reflection on their thoughts:

“So engulfed and yet, so alone. She fights and fights to stay something they could be proud of.”

“Bubbles, popping to the surface of a still lake. Change, but not too much. Warm, fuzzy feelings in her chest. Happiness is in reach, she hopes.”

“Friend. She helps, not harms. She sings, not screams. She is nice to me. I am nice to her.”

“Lost, fighting, breaking through the surface. He’s gone. But they’re here. They can make it go away. They can make her whole again.”

“She climbs and climbs, knowing there is a possibility of a fall. But she’s fallen before. No fear, she bounds from building to building, tree to tree. Where she’s free. Where there is no green, no screams, no evil. Just free.”

“Warmth. Warmth when they approach, their smile shining in the sunlight. Sunlight, beaming into her heart and warming her insides. Safe.” [about the Inquisitor]

“Warmth. Warmth when she’s nearby, honey sweet on her tongue. She is safe. She is warm. She is home.” [about Eloise]

DIALOGUE

Comment(s) on Mages: “Poor souls...if only we could help them.” / “They don’t deserve this.” / “I get that some are dangerous, but this?”

Comment(s) on Templars: “I hope one day they can admit their wrongdoings.” / “Never go near them!” / “This is wrong. What they’re doing is wrong.”

When looking for something: “I think something’s nearby...should we look?” / “I think we should take a look around.”

When finding a campsite: “Can we rest here? I’m hungry.” / “This is a nice spot to camp!” / “Inquisitor, I think we should stop here.”

When the Inquisitor falls: (low approval) “Inquisitor!” / (neutral approval) “No! Get up!” / (high approval) “Wait! Inquisitor! We need you!” / (romance) “Vhenan, no!” / “Sunlight, get up! Don’t leave me now!”

Upon killing an enemy: “I’d prefer it didn’t have to happen that way.” / “I guess you didn’t have anything better to do.” / “Such a waste…”

When they are low on health: “Oh no…” / “Inquisitor, help!” / “I need some help!” / “I don’t feel very good.”

When a companion is low on health: (Iron Bull) “You are strong, Bull! Fight on!” / (Varric) “Watch your step, Varric!” / (Dorian) “Dorian, stay strong! I’ll be right there!” / (Sera) “Be careful, Sera!” / (Cassandra) “Cassandra, you are hurt!” / (Solas) “Letha’lin, please be careful!” / (Cole) “Cole, watch out!” / (Vivienne) “Madame, your health is low!” / (Blackwall) “Fight stronger, Blackwall.”

When a companion falls: (Iron Bull) “Bull, no!” / “Creators, please don’t let him die!” / (Varric) “Varric!” / “Somebody help Varric!” / (Dorian) (affectionately) “Come on, you slacker!” / “Dorian, get up! Not now!” / (Sera) “Sera, I told you that was dangerous!” / “Oh, Creators, not Sera!” / (Cassandra) “Seeker!” / “No, not Cassandra! We need her!” / (Solas) “Solas! Please!” / “Letha’lin! You cannot fall!” / (Cole) “Cole, no!” / “Cole, please get up, please be okay!” / (Vivienne) “Madame!” / “Oh no, they got Vivienne.” / (Blackwall) “Get up!” / “Watch yourself.”

When revived: “Well...that was embarrassing.” / “Thank you for your help.” / “I’m back! What did I miss?” / “Ugh...my head hurts.”

When they see a dragon: “Wow...so beautiful.” / “So fascinating to see one up close!” / (If Iron Bull is not in the party) “We’re not hunting her...are we?” / (If Iron Bull is in the party) “Bull, look! So beautiful, isn’t she? Excited?”

When doing their small side quest: For Him: “I appreciate this.” / “It’s quite relaxing out here, isn’t it?” / Bianca: “I hope this will help.” / “Thank you for doing this.” / It’s A Date Then?: “It’s so wonderful to see more of my/our people.” / “Is that...is that a gift? For me?”

Default saying: (when you talk to them in Skyhold, how do they respond?) (low approval) “Yes?” / “What do you need?” / (neutral approval) “Inquisitor!” / “Hello!” / (high approval) “Friend! Good to see you again.” / “Where are we going, Sunshine?” / (romance) “Wonderful to see you, Vhenan.” / “Hello, Sunlight.”

TRAVEL BANTER WITH COMPANIONS

Cassandra: What is that touching fists thing you two do all the time? It is ridiculous.

Dorian: Never heard of a fist bump, Seeker? What’s wrong with having a bit of fun?

Cassandra: It’s distracting.

Ashariani: Aw, come on Cassandra. You should try it sometime! Really forms the bonds of friendship.

Dorian: (laughs) You are simply adorable.

Varric (if in party): Oh, don’t worry, Glimmer. Cassandra just doesn’t know the definition of fun.

Sera (if in party): That’s nothing compared to our secret handshake, yeah? You should see it, Seeker. It involves our butts!

Cassandra: (Disgusted noise).

Iron Bull: You know, you’re surprisingly light.

Ashariani: Really? I didn’t hurt your shoulders?

Iron Bull: (laughs) Kid, you’d have to weigh about 60 pounds more to even make a dent on me.

Inquisitor: You really have to stop letting her ride on your shoulders during battle.

Ashariani: But it’s fun!

Sera (if in party): Can I have a go? No reason why she should have all the fun, yeah?

Vivienne (if in party): Fun does not always mean safe, my dear. I would proceed with caution when tempting fate as such.

Ashariani (to Sera): Of course! (to Vivienne): Yes, ma’am.

Solas: Do you miss home, Ashariani?

Ashariani: Sometimes. Do you?

Solas: No. Though the thought of a home to return to is a pleasant one.

Ashariani: You have no home?

Solas: (chuckles) The Inquisition is my home now. Isn’t that more than one could hope for?

Ashariani: Yeah...I guess so. I’m glad you feel at home here.

Solas: I wish the same of you, Letha’lin.

Varric (if in party): Are you guys done with the sappy, cryptic talk yet? This isn’t good material for my stories.

Ashariani: (giggles).

Leaving the Inquisition: It takes a lot to get Ashariani to leave, but if you gain enough approval, she will come to you in tears, and tell you she doesn’t think the Inquisition is the right place for her anymore. She will wish you well and ask you to tell the others she says she’ll keep in touch. You can choose to beg her to stay, in which she will, but only if you don’t net any more disapproval before new approval, or tell her she can leave. She will then say goodbye, muttering bad things, and walk off, the cutscene ending and her leaving the Inquisition forever.

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