Imprints in Stone [AU]

[Bethany]

Her eyes narrowing, Bethany nods curtly. "That sort of thing is why I have to. I hate that people shame those that have sex for a living, as if they don't buy it, as if they don't do it for free."

[Carver Amell]

Carver nods. "You have a good heart, just.. I wish you'd find ways to help that were less dangerous," he says carefully. "Promise me you'll be careful?"

[Bethany]

"I will," Bethany says gently, giving her twin another hug. 

[Tethras Clan]

"Can I help?" Merrill asks tentatively. I can't do much but heal but I can heal really well. And I'd really like to help Bethany out so she likes me more. She's much nicer than any sorta-sister I've had before but sometimes I don't know if she wants me around.

[Carver Amell]

Carver looks to Beth. "She can heal," he points out. 

[Tethras Clan]

Before Beth can say anything, Merrill's expression shifts, turning nervous and hurt. "You don't think I could do the sex part? Am I not good at it? I'm trying, I really am-"

[Carver Amell]

"No!" shouts Carver. "It's -- you're good at it, you are, at least as good as Br--any whores, but whoring is dangerous, I don't want you getting hurt."

[Bethany]

Beth snorts a little. "Carver has some... ideas about whoring and the worth of those that do it," the woman says too sweetly. "Don't worry about it Merrill, we can head there tonight and I'll show you around, just us girls."

[Tethras Clan]

Merrill worries at her lip, gaze darting between the two. "O...kay? That sounds nice... I'd like to spend more time with you," she finishes, voice firming as she decides.

[Carver Amell]

"Two girls have been threatened or attacked in just the time we've been doing it!" he growls. "Don't tell me this isn't dangerous. I can't stop you, and you have good reasons for wanting to do it, but I'll not have you dragging Merrill into it. She can help Anders just as easily if she wants practice healing."

[Bethany]

"I'm not dragging her, she offered to help. And I'll point out that you can't let her do anything, she's a grown woman and free to make her own choices, Carver," Bethany snaps.

[Tethras Clan]

"I'd like to choose not fighting please," Merrill whimpers.

[Carver Amell]

"It took Beth months to get me to stop trying to talk her out of whoring." 

[Bethany]

"Carver," Bethany hisses, eyes darting to their dad.

[Varric]

Who stands up and nods. "I'll be in my office. Make sure you're back in time for dinner, I made reservations for us all." Don't know (do suspect) what that was about but nope. I'm not part of this fight. Can't be.