[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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[chainlightning]

The silence is deafening, but Merrill doesn't open her eyes. If Sina should strike at her, she can, at least, land the first blow.

But instead her hands are taken and it's nearly enough to make her break, to let the tears fall. It's certainly enough for Merrill to suck in a shuddering breath, to grip back at Sina's hand with her own. Comfort from someone who truly understands the importance of clan and Keeper, from someone who at first accused her... it's something she never thought she would receive.

"You- you can tell others, if you wish. Maybe it would be for the best. They may still blame me, but at least they would know."

[eolasemah]

Sina doesn't strike. She stands silently gripping Merrill's hands, her head bowed in quiet reflection. All the elves here, regardless of clan, have lost much. Some more than others. Merrill the most, probably.

An idea occurs to her, and she smiles sadly, but keeps it to herself for now. A week later, Merrill will be given a note instructing her to go to the back corner of the garden, behind the gazebo.