"What can I say? I'm a dwarf of many talents," Varric replied with the air of someone who knew just how ridiculous a claim like that sounded and embraced that ridiculousness utterly.

"Pleased to meet you, Captainish Kirk," he added and, so sate his own curiosity, couldn't help but ask. "What sort of defense do you teach? I assume it's not sword and shield or Curly would have you recruited by now. Bow an arrow? Two-handed maul? Lute?"