The Winter's Queen [Magus AU]

[Tethras Clan]

Zevran glances at him, but doesn't seem to care.

~Very witty.  Haha. Not sure what makes breathing so special, but sure.~

[Helene Dakesh]

Helene is already digging in their bag, noting quietly, "Hold that please."

[Isabela]

Isabela gamely tries for banter: "Shame, I like a man who can hold his breath." It falls a bit flat, but she tries. 

[Tethras Clan]

Zevran forces a smile that looks... well, clearly forced. "Such a talent is very nice. Merrill... did not need..." He trails off, unable to fake it well enough to finish.

[Helene Dakesh]

There's quiet for a few beats, and then Helene speaks up: "This one is casting the spell now."

A moment later, as they finish their intonation, one of Johan's eyeballs bursts forth from his head. It floats over to Helene, doing a quick circuit around their head as though to get its bearings, then turns, floating toward the wall. 

[Tethras Clan]

Wynne watches this with raised eyebrows. I've not seen this spell before... the description do not do it credit. That is... disquieting.

~Interesting effect. Alright, let's get moving. Stay close to the Seeker, I doubt she's any good in close-in fighting.~

[Carver Amell]

"Sure, of course, I'll just stand over here by the eyeball, shall I?" mutters Carver, as he moves to stand by Helene. 

[Tethras Clan]

~Just be glad we found his head instead of something else,~ Varric offers.

[Carver Amell]

"Oh, ew, no!" Now Carver's clearly picturing... male anatomy. 

[Tethras Clan]

~...I was thinking guts or something, but yeah, that's... thanks for that image, lovely.~

"Are we going?" Zevran snaps, already starting to push ahead, instinctively going to the left side of Helene so Isabela can have the right.

[Helene Dakesh]

Helene follows after the eye, Carver falling in to her right and Isabela trailing behind with Wynne. The eyeball... heads for a gap between two boards and straight on through, bringing the party to a halt. 

"This one would--"

[Isabela]

"Around or over?" Isabela asks, cutting Helene off. 

[Tethras Clan]

~Get right up against the boards, I'll peek through,~ Varric says. ~I need to minimize how long I'm exposed as much as possible.~

[Carver Amell]

"Wait here," says Carver, moving up close to the boards.

[Tethras Clan]

Once Carver is right by the boards, Varric sticks his head out to peek through. Taking advantage of his state, he does so from Carver's left leg, figuring even undead are more likely to notice things at normal eye level.

Zevran is tense, impatient, but he self-ware enough to realize it's best to follow what he assumes is Varric's lead. Hawke's Papa, the closest connection I have to her left. Gods, it's only just now I'm realizing I have no idea if Merrill has family still alive. How could I never have asked? Is there anyone left for her, anyone I should tell? Gods, how would I even say...