Cullen (
howtoactfereldan) wrote2017-01-14 09:30 pm
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Cullen is fine in the field. He can set up a tent, build a fire, find water safe to drink, make something edible. But he hasn't traveled enough to get the knack of what's wise to bring.
These days it makes little difference, given his status: he helps to set up camp, but there are runners and adjutants to find and fetch things. And there are few enough of them, this time -- not the massed force of the Inquisition, but a patrol's worth of soldiers and scouts and accompanying support -- that in the evenings, Cullen finds himself... restless.
It's akin to the reason he doesn't frequent the Herald's Rest, but there's no office to hide in, and no paperwork to justify staying in the tent.
At least tomorrow he and Alistair will peel off to where Honnleath used to be, to spend the night and rejoin the rest again late the following day.
(This may also contribute to his fidgeting.)
These days it makes little difference, given his status: he helps to set up camp, but there are runners and adjutants to find and fetch things. And there are few enough of them, this time -- not the massed force of the Inquisition, but a patrol's worth of soldiers and scouts and accompanying support -- that in the evenings, Cullen finds himself... restless.
It's akin to the reason he doesn't frequent the Herald's Rest, but there's no office to hide in, and no paperwork to justify staying in the tent.
At least tomorrow he and Alistair will peel off to where Honnleath used to be, to spend the night and rejoin the rest again late the following day.
(This may also contribute to his fidgeting.)
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He turns his head enough to kiss Alistair's palm.
"Getting out of it at all is a good day. A story is a fine bonus."
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"I promised I wouldn't invite more mayhem," he says, dutiful, "so I won't say anything more about man-eating eels in the lake."
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He touches his lips to Cullen's forehead.
"Want to give sleeping a go?"
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Cullen hasn't yet fastened the tent flap; he looks out at the water.
"I suppose we could lie down."
And then --
(Sometimes talking about revenge rubs him poorly.)
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Suiting action to words, Alistair stretches along his bedroll, catching one of Cullen's hands as he does.
(Still light out, but -- Alistair didn't sleep while they were out in the sun earlier. Hasn't slept well for days. He can feel himself falling back into that old pattern, where he'd grab whatever hours he could here and there.
And if Cullen wants to take it easy tonight -- well. No time like the present.)
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The tent flap is still loose, which suits him fine. Until the last bit of light's gone, he doesn't want to close it.
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"Thank you for such a good day," he murmurs.
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"So you enjoyed it because I was there to look pretty."
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"Yes." He kisses Cullen's neck. "That's exactly why I enjoy having you around. Couldn't be any other reason."
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(He also arches his neck.)
"I set up camp, catch the fish, cook the fish, produce the brandy -- but my true purpose is adornment. Could be worse."
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(His smile's gone crooked.)
" -- I can."
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"Would it fulfill your desire for revenge?"
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Softer.
"I'll be quiet."
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"Do what you like. I'm sorry."
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Alistair settles his palm against Cullen's cheek.
No louder: "Why are you apologizing?"
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More faintly:
"I want you to get what you need from this. From me."
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"You said something once," he murmurs, "about how you didn't want me to feel beholden. I don't want you to feel beholden, either. All right? You don't always have to say yes to me."
He strokes his thumb along Cullen's cheek.
"You're allowed to want things for yourself. Or not want them."
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