#just curious if anyone else is rolling a tav that sees it as a boundary

[biscuitkazoo]

Anyone else's Tav romancing Astarion without letting him feed off of them? Or is that just me?

[smolgloves]

Trinket

Summary: Freya has to deal with Lae'zel's attitude

Tw: mentions of murder and dehumanizing language

“So, you will be joining us as we seek purification?” 

That cold voice cut through Freya like a steel blade. Willing herself to look up, Freya locked eyes with a scowling Lae'zel, her arms crossed and a cold glare froze the borrower in place. Unlike the others, Freya was not welcomed the luxury of having her own tent, so she either bunked with someone or she slept under the stars with Tav. It wasn't too bad, but she still had to get used to giant people walking up to her while she was busy sharpening her dagger or drying out herbs. The borrower definitely took those moments she was secluded behind walls for granted now that an angry gith was staring her down.

“Do you have a problem with that?” Freya spat out. 

“I have no problem with anyone who proves themselves useful in joining us...” 

Freya rolled her eyes, knowing where this was going to go. “And you don't think a borrower fits your definition of useful.” 

“No,” Lae'zel responded flatly, but her glare faltered, revealing a more curious glint in her ochre eyes. “But you stood up to a vampire, ventured into a hag's lair, and distracted an enemy long enough for me to end his life, you have displayed a fierce amount of courage for someone of your kind.” 

Freya sat quietly, making sure she heard Lae'zel correctly. “That's… not at all what I expected to hear.” 

“But I know you little istiks can't help your thievery nature, should you take anything of mine, expect to be skewered by a sewing needle.” 

“I only borrow things that are useful to me,” Freya met Lae’zel’s steel gaze with her own, she would not let the gith intimidate her, no matter how effective she may be. “And your stuff isn't worth borrowing!” 

“Chk, you have no understanding of the importance of githyanki items!” Lae'zel turned her nose up at Freya. “Our stuff has a purpose, we offer your kind nothing as you only take trinkets that offer little value. So just keep your hands to yourself, especially when we are nearing the creche and you may continue to live.” 

Before Freya could even react, Lae'zel turned and left, not wanting to waste a second talking to her anymore. Her venomous words were supposed to be threatening to keep the borrower in line, yet she was more confused. Did Lae'zel really just threaten her by saying basically the same thing as her? She looked around to see if anyone else was nearby to witness that, but no one was there. Freya shook her head, it doesn’t really matter. Lae'zel set a boundary and Freya agreed; there really shouldn't be a problem between her and the gith.