Imprints in Stone [AU]

[Varric]

"Yes? I, err..." He glance at Carver, which seems to inspire him, as he finishes smoothly. "I was attacked by a large group of feral dogs that all escaped from pit fights."

[Carver Amell]

Carver flushes faintly. "Ah. Uh. What, how can I help?"

[Varric]

"She's sedated- which is good, because she very much doesn't like me." Possibly because I shot her. "So I want to carry her downstairs, help me with that Carver. Then I'll watch her with Beth gives her a look over. Carver, I need you to run and get Helene. Best I got for an animal expert."

[Bethany]

"Why do you have a pregnant dog?"

[Varric]

"...loot?"

[Bethany]

"Dog!"

[Carver Amell]

Carver stares at him blankly. "Uh. Okay. Carry dog, get seeker. Got it." He glances at Beth.

[Varric]

"Is what you want to talk about urgent?" Varric asks, moving to grab his end of the- is that the top of a table? Yep, that's entirely the top of a dining table Varric is using as a sledge, with a makeshift wheel bolted to one end to make it useable for one person. Doesn't work inside, hence him needing help now but... clever dwarf. "If it can wait, really need to handle this before that sedative wears off. Not sure if it'd be safe to give her more."

[Bethany]

Bethany rolls her eyes. Sometimes, it's annoying having such a clever and perceptive dad. "No, it can wait a few hours at least," she decides, nodding back at Carver. 

[Carver Amell]

Carver moves to help, now that that's decided. A short time later, he's returned with Seeker Helene, who immediately sets to caring for the dog, helping keep her calm, checking on the pups. 

For whatever reason, while Carver sits by her head, the mother dog is less hostile, more at ease. He keeps her quiet while she's being checked on, until eventually she falls asleep naturally, curled up on a pillow. 

[Varric]

"Huh. Unfriendly with me, tense with Helene, tentatively okay with Beth and accepting of Carver," Varric muses as they all quietly move upstairs, Varric patting Helene on the arm in thanks as they go. "Strange that- I'd have though she'd take to Beth more, given she was the source of the healing. Most animals are smart enough to realize that sort of thing. Then again..." He gives Carver a thoughtful look, mulling that over. 

[Helene Dakesh]

Helene nods. "This one is honored to be consulted on such a marvelously rare magical beast."

[Bethany]

"...dogs?" Bethany asks, confused. Wait, Dad did say she was 'loot' so I guess it would make sense she's expensive. Though it seems off somehow to label even a dog as loot.

[Helene Dakesh]

Helene gives her an odd look. "No. That is a Mabari. Even before considering the pregnancy, such a beast in such condition is worth thousands of gold."

[Carver Amell]

Carver starts. "What, really?!"