The Amell Legacy: Transgressions

[Varric]

''Thank you,'' Varric says with a broad grin. ''I work hard for that effect. In this case... well... It's... complicated.''

[Helene Dakesh]

"Understood," she says softly. People often say it's complicated when they do not wish to explain.

[Varric]

Varric shifts to look up at the ceiling again. ''At... At first, I was just... well, you came to sit next to me. Figured... why not to her? Worst case, you were a snitch, sent to figure out my deal. Even if so, you'd have to be polite and maybe a little interesting. And I could really use some decent conversation. So. That was the start. Then... well, you were way more interesting than I was expecting. I really enjoyed that little impromptu lecture on kender tribes of yore. We should finish that at some point.'' He jerks a shoulder. ''No way I could leave someone like you in there to suffer.''

[Helene Dakesh]

"Thank you," says Helene, but there isn't time for more before the door opens. Helene glances up, not having expected Lightsong back so soon.

[Haliel Lightsong]

Lightsong slips inside, nervous but trying to hide that from anyone watching. ''Oh good, you're both still here. And okay. That's good. Very good. Because. Umm.''

[Varric]

''...yes... Um what? What does 'um' mean?'' Varric asks, tone a little sharp, as he gets to his feet quickly. 

[Haliel Lightsong]

''It means... there's... a little hitch? In the plan?''

[Helene Dakesh]

Helene stares up at Lightsong, eyes widening in terror. "H-hitch?!" she squeaks.

[Haliel Lightsong]

Lightsong winces at the squeak. ''Yessss.'' And then winces against's clearly impatient glare. ''Right. Sorry. It turns out that Ray Soloum is... not going to be helpful.''

[Varric]

''Translation, I'm fucked and need to leave the city post-haste,'' Varric says flatly.

[Helene Dakesh]

"M-may this one a-accompany you?"

[Varric]

Wait, what? ''You want...'' He twists around to stare at Helene again. ''...why?''

[Helene Dakesh]

"Th-this one... this one cannot attempt Varric's treatment plan without his presence," Helene says, glancing away. 

[Varric]

''...yeah. Yeah, I guess that would make it pretty hard,'' he says softly.''

[Haliel Lightsong]

Treatment plan? That sounds good, I think... ''Umm. What about Miss Marian? I attempted to find her because, ah, well... I was a little worried that Ray Soloum might follow me back here? I went back to your apartment, Seeker Helene, but she wasn't there as she said and... I was less than successful in tracking her down...''