"Most of it predates me." After a moment she gestures to the chaise next to her in blatant invitation. "But I have made additions throughout my time here. Sometimes I take requests from the House Maids- things they want to learn or stories they wish to read. That is why I've most of Varric Tethras' works in an adjacent shelf to your right."
Should Herian look there are, in fact, the whole of Varric's published works in a neat row, bracketed by other works of fiction. "Leon would say I am indulging them too much but-"
Her voice goes thick, her hand raises to her chest, covering a locket nestled in her decollete. She swallows back anything but fond remembrance, face tipped to the floor for a moment. "But it pleases me to know they are happy here. He would not have minded that. And no, I don't mind the interruption at all. It is too easy for me to lose myself in memories if I am alone- it is why I often have Clara with me. Reminding me of what needs to be done this day rather than the week past."
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Should Herian look there are, in fact, the whole of Varric's published works in a neat row, bracketed by other works of fiction. "Leon would say I am indulging them too much but-"
Her voice goes thick, her hand raises to her chest, covering a locket nestled in her decollete. She swallows back anything but fond remembrance, face tipped to the floor for a moment. "But it pleases me to know they are happy here. He would not have minded that. And no, I don't mind the interruption at all. It is too easy for me to lose myself in memories if I am alone- it is why I often have Clara with me. Reminding me of what needs to be done this day rather than the week past."