howtoactfereldan: (as a boulder stands before the tide)
Cullen ([personal profile] 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.)
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[personal profile] bringspeopletogether 2017-02-13 11:16 pm (UTC)(link)
The corners of his mouth tighten.

He doesn't say anything.
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[personal profile] bringspeopletogether 2017-02-13 11:35 pm (UTC)(link)






"It doesn't occur to you," says Alistair, very quiet, "that I'm not ignoring what you did in Kirkwall, just choosing to forgive you for it?"

He rubs a hand over his hair. Doesn't look up.

"I'm not some lovesick -- well, I am," he amends, a touch rueful, "but I'm not blind for it. I'm well aware you did terrible things in Kirkwall, even if I don't know all the details. I just happen to think that in the years since, you've proven yourself better than who you were in Kirkwall."
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[personal profile] bringspeopletogether 2017-02-13 11:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Silence, again.

(Alistair is so tired. There's nothing he can say that Cullen will bother listening to. Just the same old arguments that've never worked before.

If you could see yourself the way I see you --

And Cullen clearly thinks that only an idiot would see him with any kind of grace.)
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[personal profile] bringspeopletogether 2017-02-13 11:52 pm (UTC)(link)
He closes his eyes.

"No." Toneless.
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[personal profile] bringspeopletogether 2017-02-14 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
Alistair doesn't bother to pursue.

He leans his forehead into his palm, throat working. Well done, remarks a sour voice. You ruined it again. The one night you'll have alone in weeks, too.

By virtue of -- what? Being too kind? Fuck that. This isn't his fault. Not this time.

(Not that that makes Alistair feel any less sick.)
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[personal profile] bringspeopletogether 2017-02-14 12:23 am (UTC)(link)
The splash jolts Alistair out of his thoughts. He's out of the tent, dagger in hand, before the cursing registers.

...At least something didn't sneak up behind Cullen and shove him in, if the clothes are any indication? He thinks?

(Cullen, what the hell.)

Tensed, uncertain, he creeps toward the dock.
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[personal profile] bringspeopletogether 2017-02-14 01:26 am (UTC)(link)
Unwillingly, one corner of Alistair's mouth twitches. "Ah."

He relaxes his hold on the dagger; doesn't set it down, though.
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[personal profile] bringspeopletogether 2017-02-14 01:34 am (UTC)(link)
"And exactly how long to you plan to stay in there freezing your bits off?"
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[personal profile] bringspeopletogether 2017-02-14 01:38 am (UTC)(link)
Alistair tries for a smile. It's wan, at best, and doesn't stick around very long.

"Well, since nothing's trying to eat you -- " He holds up the dagger. "I'll go put this away."

He doesn't wait for a reply before turning back toward their tent.
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[personal profile] bringspeopletogether 2017-02-14 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
Inside the tent, it's just possible to make out Alistair rummaging through their packs, rather more than one might expect for something as simple as putting a dagger away.

When he re-emerges, he has a blanket slung over one arm: the thickest one they brought along.

Wordlessly -- and with a half-smile that's a bit more solid than before -- he unfolds it, holds it wide, and tips his head inquiringly.
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[personal profile] bringspeopletogether 2017-02-14 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
Alistair hesitates a moment, unsure if he wants to leave his arm around Cullen as well. In the end, he does.

He doesn't do more than that though. No attempts to guide Cullen back to the tent; no drawing him closer, or pushing him further away.

No words.
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[personal profile] bringspeopletogether 2017-02-14 02:23 am (UTC)(link)
Alistair exhales. He shuts his eyes, and offers no resistance as Cullen draws him in.

(Damp, surly, and cold. At least Alistair's body heat can help with the last bit.)

His fist tightens in the blanket.

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