"I don't mind," Ellana says, drawing up her knees and setting her chin atop them. "She warned me up front about her nightmares too. But I feel like... like a person shouldn't have to be alone when they wake up from them. I can't do anything about them, but I hope being around helps." At least Sabriel hasn't said she doesn't like Ellana seeing her right after one.

"I fought darkspawn while I was in Emprise." She folds her arms tighter around her legs. "The Wardens with us could sense them, so that helped. They look so horrible."