The Amell Legacy: Transgressions

[Marian Hawke]

Marian bows her head, hiding her face. "Please," she whispers. "I need to know what I'm in for. What I've done."

[NPCs]

Minerva reaches over to take both of their hands. "Now now, the both of you. She was just trying to get some distance so she can face that truth later, Ray Lightsong. So long as she does face that truth at some point, and not too far off, mmmh?" The young girl gives Marian a pointed look. "As for your migraines... they're your typical migraine really. Bright light, loud noises, possibly certain scents, particularly strong ones. Additional head trauma... Certain foods such as dairy, cured meats, strong tea or coffee. Lack of sleep, sustained stress be it mental or physical... All of those are common triggers that may or may not apply to you specifically. Your best treatment is willow bark tea, a cool compress and a dark, quiet room. Cuddling with a loved one, pet or warmed pillow can also help."

[Marian Hawke]

"I should get a pet," mumbles Marian. "Thank you. I... How long do they last?"

[Haliel Lightsong]

"I like to cuddle," Haliel offers shyly.

[NPCs]

"That depends on the person but... merikos elf? Anywhere from four hours to four days for serious sufferers. You don't seem to be on that end of the scale, so probably no more than a day." Minerva shrugs. 

[Marian Hawke]

"But I'll recover otherwise? Fully?" she asks, to confirm. 

[NPCs]

Minerva hums softly. "Aside from the memory or magical retardation I mentioned earlier? Yes, you should fully recover in time."

[Marian Hawke]

Marian nods, then turns to Varric. "I want to take-- you mentioned tests, before. Any test you can find. I want to know... if..."

[Varric]

"The ones I mentioned before actually got here a few days ago," Varric replies, back leaning against the window again. "Enough for you, your sibs, Lightsong and me to take. Helene, you up for grading them?"

[Helene Dakesh]

Helene nods, firmly. 

[Marian Hawke]

And if I do no better than Beth on them? frets the merikosi. Will they still... Would Varric still be proud of me, knowing I flamed out and lost my career early? Would Helene still want to mentor me if my potential is gone? 

"Okay. As soon as this migraine is over."

[Varric]

Varric grins. "Marian, these tests will take the dragon's share of two days to finish. They're serious tests."

[Haliel Lightsong]

Haliel stares. "Umm. What? What... tests?" she asks nervously.

[Marian Hawke]

Marian doesn't smile back. "Good."

[Haliel Lightsong]

"What tests?" Haliel repeats, starting to feel a bit hurt that Marian hasn't responded to her since... Oh. I...