A Simple Task, part 11***Contains naughty language, mild violence, and sexual themes***He woke to the sound of laughter, Hawke's. Someone's arm was draped over him, legs entwined, not Hawke's. Fenris sprang out of the bed faster than a man on fire. "I'll never see that again," the mage joked, watching from the doorway. Anders barely stirred; he still had dark circles under both eyes, exhaustion from their ordeal and multiple, complex healings left him drained. Fenris shot her a baleful look, but it only lasted until he saw the left side of her face. In the golden afternoon light, it looked even wo
A Simple Task, part 10***Contains naughty language, mild violence, and sexual themes***They met that night in Darktown just outside Anders' clinic. The mage seemed unusually withdrawn to Fenris, more so when Hawke arrived. It made him wonder what else had passed between them that morning, but it was definitely not a good time to ask. "Let's get this over with," Varric exclaimed, looking from Hawke to Anders with barely suppressed curiosity. "Yes, lets," Anders replied, guiding them to a hidden passage. He gave them a stern look before going in, "Be quiet, be cautious, and keep your mouths shut about this, al
A Simple Task, part 9***Contains naughty language, mild violence, and sexual themes***When Hawke woke the next morning she was stiff and sore, but the pleasant memories of the night before more than made up for the discomfort. She hadn't intended to share the bit about Orpheo with Fenris; in fact, it was a memory she had not wanted to tell anyone. In a life of running and hiding, poverty and fear, it was the one shining moment she had, but if anyone was worth telling, it was Fenris. She hoped he didn't decide to get jealous over it. His reactions were often unexpected and intense. She stood, stretching, and