[Open] Love Doesn't Discriminate

[sunshinethroughgrey]

WHO: Bethany Darton (nee Hawke) and YOU
WHAT: Grey Warden doing Good Deeds.
WHEN: End of Justinian.
WHERE: Outside the crater magical forest
NOTES: Spoilers for Dragon Age 2, all the time, and Bethany just generally being Bethany

For two years, Bethany had made Kirkwall her home when she was a young girl, with her mother and siblings. Her sister became a Hero, her brother .. went his own way but he was a hero in his own right, and she? She was sacrificed on the altar of the Grey Wardens. Her life for a strength and time, precious time. Time she was going to hold onto with both hands until she could figure out a way to keep herself alive.

Now though, she was going to give back to the city that had given, and taken, so much from the Hawkes. She did that the only way she knew how - by giving to the people. So anyone, and everyone, who came to Sina's miraculous forest would find Bethany there, minding a small table with rolls of bread, fresh fish, and a variety of vegetables that she put in baskets and handed out to the needy, along with blankets and warmer clothes for the colder months.

If asked, she would smile, shrug, and state simply, "In a place of miracles, one should spread a little kindness, don't you think?"

There are times when she has no food yet to give, and those times she is sitting under one of the trees there, knitting away with her balls of yarn, humming a soft tune under her breath. She'll stop and chat with anyone who comes to see her, of course.

Comments

[sunshinethroughgrey]

"Depending on who the person is, absolutely." She dimples, because he had a sword, and she had a staff -- but she knew they were both moving forces of destruction with their weapons of choice.

She nods her head, her smile appearing again. "It was made with magic, and love. Two of the most powerful forces in the world, as far as I can tell."

[lyriumcarved]

"Yes... depending on the person. But everyone needs some means with which to defend themselves, be it magical or... otherwise." He's definitely in agreement about that. If you have those defenses in place... well, there's not much else you really need, he made do for a long time with little else. Though it's easier, when you can manage to get more than that.

"You can't get much more powerful than either of those..." Or more dangerous, he thinks. Especially for the magic part, but love isn't without its perils.

[sunshinethroughgrey]

"Agreed. Frankly if I can't have my magic, a large sword would never go admiss. That is why I am working on the Arcane Warrior field with Pel." Well ... "As soon as I find a sword that's not too heavy for me to lift over my head."

Seriously, except for certain kinds of blades - the larger ones she could barely get off the ground.

A wry smile came across her face, as she is thinking the same thing without saying it outloud. "Just as long as it doesn't go too far to the other side."

[lyriumcarved]

"If you ever need assistance with choosing a proper sword... or any basic techniques, I'd be glad to show you." Really, he thinks that this is an excellent idea in general. It's not possible to rely on magic all the time, or so he believes. It just can't be trusted. A sword can be trusted. It won't go and get possessed by demons.

He nods agreement. "Exactly. Too far with either, in the wrong way, in the wrong hands... it would lead to nothing but disaster, in the end."

[sunshinethroughgrey]

"... You realize I am going to take you up on all of this, yes?" Bethany dimpled up at him, brown eyes flashing amusement and gratitude. "I'll need all the help I can get with this."

"You know, for once I wish things wouldn't end in absolutely disaster."

[lyriumcarved]

"Don't worry, I had a feeling you might say that. I would be glad to go through with it, it's the least I can do." She's helped him considerably with reading, so he may as well repay the favor. And help her so she isn't always reliant on magic alone. It's worth it, to see that a friend is able to defend herself.

He sighs, shaking his head. "It seems that we go from one disaster to another, most of the time, doesn't it?"

[sunshinethroughgrey]

"You are an absolute delight to be around, and amazing. Thank you ever so much, for helping me out." She beamed up at him. "Thank you for helping me not kill myself with sharp objects."

[lyriumcarved]

"A delight... well, there's a first time for everything." He gives a dry little chuckle, though, for a rare moment dropping his more serious side. His closest friends are the only ones who get to see that, or who he would trust and believe about saying such things. "And I'm glad I could provide such help."

[sunshinethroughgrey]

"We do seem to find a lot of firsts together, do we not?" She laughed softly, before she got just as serious. "So. Could you help me find a sword today? We can also get your armor."

[lyriumcarved]

"We certainly do." Then he nods in agreement. He'll know what to look for, in terms of what'll be well balanced for her, what she can handle. He's glad he can put his warrior's expertise to use for her. "Yes, I should be able to give you some good ideas for what to look for... and it would be worth getting my armor as well."