Yes, Astarion is foremost in her thoughts. But there are others. And even those who have come here—
What she and Holden had talked about of Rifters has been on her mind, as much as the weight of Dairsmuid and the worry of what might become of mages should this proposal be sent forth.
"I know he does," is reassurance. Derrica doesn't think the worst of Astarion, for all his bite. She saw the scars on his back. She knows he has suffered, and that suffering has molded him.
Her thumb runs over Ellie's knuckles as she lifts her opposite hand to press over her mouth. Breathe out against the muffle of her palm.
"Petrana and Kostos were working on something about it, months ago. We should try to revisit that when we return to Kirkwall."
Admittedly, Derrica had lost track of it. There are always so many competing disasters to manage, but it still feels like an oversight.
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What she and Holden had talked about of Rifters has been on her mind, as much as the weight of Dairsmuid and the worry of what might become of mages should this proposal be sent forth.
"I know he does," is reassurance. Derrica doesn't think the worst of Astarion, for all his bite. She saw the scars on his back. She knows he has suffered, and that suffering has molded him.
Her thumb runs over Ellie's knuckles as she lifts her opposite hand to press over her mouth. Breathe out against the muffle of her palm.
"Petrana and Kostos were working on something about it, months ago. We should try to revisit that when we return to Kirkwall."
Admittedly, Derrica had lost track of it. There are always so many competing disasters to manage, but it still feels like an oversight.