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[closerift]

You should know... I told Cassandra the truth. Finally.
I'm not certain how she's feeling about me at the moment, but if it's a choice between her or me in this new home of ours, let her in. I'll make due with the bunker.

[championofsnark]

Maybe the transformation hurts but you're still a DRAGON.

Let's not worry about that until we have to worry about it. Give her some time. From what I've heard about her, she's slow to adjustments. I'll use my not inconsiderable charm on her if I have to.

Why'd you hide it in the first place?

[closerift]

I can't think of many reasons I wouldn't want the ability.

I appreciate it, but I think it might be better if you aren't involved. You aren't responsible for trying to patch the hole I've torn.

There's no reason worth saying beyond "I'm an idiot." I should have, but I didn't. Therefore: idiot.

[championofsnark]

We're friends, Cecily. I may not be responsible, but I can care about both of you. Cassandra respects me, I am allowed to share my own opinions.

I sometimes think about whether or not I should have told Fenris. It's caused this friction and confusion between us, and he might have been happier without this fake Hawke poking at him. It's complicated, someone knowing a whole different version of you, possibly a better one, at least in my case I think about that. I suppose it's silly.

[closerift]

I think you did the right thing, but I suppose the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
I appreciate the gesture, Hawke. You're very kind to try and smooth over my screw-up.
I...will let you know if there are any developments.

[championofsnark]

You are talking to the queen of screw-ups, love. It'll be alright. Just learn my lesson now to start over the relationship and not assume it'll be the same as what you remember. But she's still her and you're still you. You'll find the middle ground again.

[closerift]

I hope so. She said she would take some time to think about it.
Looking back, it seems such an idiotic thing to do, but I suppose hindsight exists for a reason.
If another of us appears in the city, please keep me to my word that I won't do this again.

[championofsnark]

She's Cassandra. If she wanted nothing to do with you, she'd tell you to fuck off for good. Time to think is good instead. I'll cross my fingers if any of us show up from here, they'll know at least one of us on sight.

[closerift]

Fair enough.
Thank you, Hawke.
You're quite good at making people feel better, you know.

[championofsnark]

I got rather experienced at it when my friends fought more often than they got along. Aveline and Isabela practically came to blows a few times.

[closerift]

I see. Understandable.
I'm only lucky you've honed the skill so expertly.

[championofsnark]

Varric's a better peacemaker, he's got more patience. But I'm second place.

[closerift]

Then I've learned from the master and his apprentice, sounds like.

[championofsnark]

Diplomacy comes from caring, far as I can tell. Diplomats care about their lands so they act to protect it. I smooth over tiffs between my friends because I love them.

[closerift]

"Caring," sure. But what they care about can be greatly varied, and therefore more or selfish or worthwhile.

You're very sweet, Hawke. Your friends are lucky to have you.

[championofsnark]

I'd be nothing without them.

PS You're my friend too.

[closerift]

Oh, now you've gone and made me blush.

I'm honored to be counted among that illustrious number.

[championofsnark]

Yes join the pirates and rogues I call friends. I doubt your family would be pleased, we're the ruffians.

[closerift]

What, the Trevelyans? I don't give a rat's ass what they think.

If you mean the Inquisition, then...you may be right. I know some who wouldn't approve of pirates and rogues.