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WHO: Cyril and Taashath
WHAT: Taashath and Cyril both partake in some comfort.
WHEN: Post Crow Plot
WHERE: Skyhold
NOTES: None. This, shockingly, will likely not end in nsfw land.

Cyril knew that the rescue had been successful thanks to Korrin. Merrick had woken and was recovering. He should feel better. There is relief there, of course, but he still felt so tight and uncomfortable. It was as if his body hadn't quite caught up with the news.

He was pretty good at pretending everything was all right though, and someone who looked at him casually probably wouldn't see the exhaustion that was threatening to take over. It helped that he covered dark circles with expert skill.

He wanted to check on Taashath to make sure that he was all right but more than that he just wanted to be around a comforting presence. Taashath felt solid, like a foundation to relax against. Cyril wanted to make sure all of his friends pieces were intact after battle as well, but he still felt guilty for wanting something to rely on. Who knew what state Taas was in?

When he saw Taashath he slid into his line of sight and waved in a contained motion. It was a visual tentative hello.

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Cyril isn't sure what to say about that, not really. He's already shared so much about how he feels about Taas. It's been a very exhausting time.

He leans a bit against Taas and yawns. "I think I might fall asleep," he says eventually, turning his head so Taas can see his lips again. "Do you want me to leave before I do?" He doesn't exactly look like he wants to get up.

"Mm. You don't have to go. There's blankets here." He should be worried that he might hurt Cyril after everything they had talked about with his anger issues, but... he doesn't think so. Not when the elf snuggling him like this makes him feel at ease and calm.

He does removes his hands, however, letting the elf get up if he really felt like it. He wasn't going to push.

Cyril sighs in relief and then settles against Taas again. He really hadn't want to move and now Taas was inviting him to stay, he'd take it. He felt so safe here, which was important given all of the tension of the past few days.