Under Darkness [AU]

[Carver Amell]

"Now that I know how, I can do it pretty handily."

[Tethras Clan]

"Not- I mean use in combat," Zevran clarifies. "Do you have any training with cetus or punching daggers? Or slasher gloves?"

[Carver Amell]

He gives him a strange look. "No. I use swords."

[Tethras Clan]

Zevran shrugs. "Not everyone specializes," he points out. "And it's possible you tried out a few things before settling on swords. But the point I was getting to was an offer- I have some basic training in such things, if you wished, I could teach you what I know about the matter."

[Carver Amell]

"What, really?"

Carver gives Zevran a long, hard look. He's not laughing, or gloating. He's treating this, treating me, like it's serious. Like it's important, but not urgent. Almost like we're friends. 

"Alright, then."

[Tethras Clan]

Zevran's eyes flick to Andy and he seems to nod just a little. "Good. When we stop for lunch, I'll show you some basic swipes and stances to get you started. Until we can have a druid or the like check you over, however, we have to be very careful to avoid you nicking anyone with your claws, just in case they are werewolf-based or something. Unlikely, yes," he says, gesturing at the about to protest Andy, "but a risk we can easily avoid taking for no real cost."

[Carver Amell]

Carver nods. "Right. No sense taking stupid chances." Thank you. 

[GamesMaster]

Carver extracts a promise, as they get closer to the Oak, to tell no-one about his newfound powers; he'd like to be able to tell people himself, in his own way and time. And so, as they arrive, it's primarily Andy he's focused on getting settled. Which means first and foremost, he heads for Hawke's place along with Zevran and Isabela -- not to see his sister, yet, but to instead speak with her paladin while the pair of them have a chat with Marian. 

[Tethras Clan]

Aveline is in the doorway, watching the three of them talk with a fond smile on her face. Today is thankfully a good day for Hawke, so she's not expecting any problems, she just... likes to watch Hawke when she's happy. When Carver doesn't move away or go in after a little, she glances at him and raises an eyebrow inquiringly.

[Carver Amell]

"Can we talk?" he asks quietly.

[Tethras Clan]

"Private?" she asks just as quiet.

[Carver Amell]

He gives a short nod. "It's important."

[Tethras Clan]

"Go ahead to the kitchen," she says quietly, then steps into the bedroom to get their attention. "I'm going to make some tea and chava, anyone for some nut bread or fruit?"

"Some bread and chava, Aveline, thank you," Zevran replies with a flashed smile.

[Carver Amell]

Carver heads for the kitchen, pacing awkwardly until Aveline joins him. Focus on Andy. We can feel out the whole 'claws' thing later.

[Tethras Clan]

After getting Hawke and Isabela's orders, Aveline heads into the kitchen to make drinks and snacks. "Mind cutting some apples for me?" she asks, thinking he might appreciate having something to do with his hands while they talk.