Blood from Stone [AU]

[Garret Tethras]

There's a short pause, then the bed shifts. ~I will return shortly.~ And he's opening the door, about to go.

[Marian Hawke]

She sits up abruptly. ~Wait, I'll come with. Have you ever-- do you know what mortals can and can't eat?~

[Garret Tethras]

~Meat?~ he sends back, his naked ass vanishing out the door. ~I saw birds outside.~

[Marian Hawke]

~Let me teach you about cooking. And clothes. Let's put on clothes. Those are required.~ A pause. ~Rules of Varric's house I'm afraid.~

[Garret Tethras]

Another pause, this one shorter and Garrett sticks his head back in the room. ~Cooking... combining ingredients and often heat in order to enhance food for flavor, nutrition and safety. And...'' He steps back into the room. ''What is the rule about clothing?''

[Marian Hawke]

"Clothing must be worn in common areas -- areas outside the bedroom and bathing areas." Marian runs a hand through her newly-regrown hair, sighing in relief. "Come on, you'll fit some of my things."

[Garret Tethras]

''Ah. Then I am fine,'' he says brightly, reaching down to flick the thing paper belt around his hips. It had been there the entire night, never getting in the way or even seeming to rub against her no matter how close she got to him. 

[Marian Hawke]

"Belts aren't-- to clarify, clothing must cover nipples and genitals to be considered clothing. Most commonly, clothing consists of trousers and a shirt, plus any decorative elements beyond that." 

She moves to the closet then, frowning at the expensive garments within. Only Varric would put clothes for all of us in a house we never expected to live in. Ooh, this is cute.

[Garret Tethras]

Garrett pads over her, his feet making not even a hint of sound. He watches her root through the closet, then hums after a moment. ''I like that one,'' he says brightly, reaching past her to pull out a sleek looking purple and blue hued silk dress. ''And it appears long enough to cover all required areas.''

[Marian Hawke]

"That's not for males," she says, "but i'll wear it if you like. Here, this is for males," she offers, pulling out trousers, a coal-grey button-down, a blue-purple vest that matches the gown.

[Garret Tethras]

He plucks at the trousers, frowning. ''...I cannot wear the other? It looks... constrictive.'' Behind her, Marian can feel his long tail flick across her calves.

[Marian Hawke]

"No. You're male, aren't you? This is for females only. That's the rule."

[Garret Tethras]

Garrett hunches a little, frowning. ''I... am? What is... what is male? What is female?''

[Marian Hawke]

"Uh. Well, for most people, you have a penis, you're male, and I don't, so I'm female. There are exceptions but they're not important right now."

[Garret Tethras]

Garrett considers that for a moment, then nods slowly. ''I... see... but that means I must not wear the dress? Is there not... something that will not... cling?''