[closed-ish] we live and dream in an ancient hallowed land

[eolasemah]

WHO: Sina with Nari, and with Korrin and Araceli (let me know if you want a specific starter)
WHAT: the aftermath of this thread
WHEN: the following night and a few days after
WHERE: the Dahlasanor tent, the tavern, wherever others want
NOTES:The third prompt is open to all!

Directly after her argument with Pel, Sina made a beeline for the tent she shared with Nahariel and all but dove inside, immediately flattening herself against her bedroll and burying her face in her modest pillow. Small, angry crying sounds emanated. (Nari)

The following day, Sina went to the tavern of her own volition for the first time. Not to drink, of course; perhaps it was because it was the last place anyone would look for her. She sat by a window with a cup of tea, her knees drawn up to her chest, melancholy emanating from her very being. (Korrin + Araceli)

Over the next few days, she could be found ghosting around Skyhold, avoiding most people, particularly Clan Ashara. When not out and about, she threw herself into her gardening with a tenacity unusual even to her. (errbody else)

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[nadasharillen]

"No, it's not," Nari agreed. "I think... you can still be friends without agreeing with her choices. Or even being okay with them." She sighed and rolled onto her back, opening one of her arms to offer a space for Sina to fit snug at her side, should she want to be held. "Just think," she continued wryly, "of how many times you would have had to turn away from Isen and I, if that was the best way to deal with foolhardiness." The hunter let out a quiet snort, thinking of her hunting partner's target practice with Fen'harel's nose.

"But you care for us, so you continue to bear our foolishness, and we care for you, so we try to be less foolish," Nari said. She moved to rest her head against Sina's. "This one is harder, because the action is worse than some minor blasphemies and disrespect, but... I think the principle is the same." She smiled. "And you are very, very good at being kind and yet unyielding at the same time, when it matters."

[eolasemah]

Gladly taking advantage of the spot next to Nari, Sina inched over and embraced her friend in return, resting her head against Nari's shoulder. She gave a small laugh, nearly a scoff, at Nari's reasoning, namely the invoking of certain incidents that had gotten them all in trouble, but it was true.

"Serannas, lethallan," she said quietly. Nothing had been resolved, as that was between she and Pel, but it was nice to at least know she had someone there for her.

[nadasharillen]

"Always, da'vhenan." Nahariel replied, as if able to hear the thought. As the last of the sun was replaced by flickering torchlight in the yard, Nari settled in for sleep, happy to offer what comfort she could by being near.