The Amell Legacy: Transgressions

[Merrill]

Merrill, who had yet to move since the elves arrived, had tensed and started to rise when her... employer had ordered her to do so. At Carol's shout, she freezes again, eyes wide. That voice... I've heard her shout like that before... But... how... when?

[Marian Hawke]

Marian's laughter dies off. "I agree," she says, turning back to the Elder with cold eyes. "Once I've proven my innocence to your liking, I'll have some hard questions for you under a truthing about my new employee."

[NPCs]

Elder Mathruc steps forward. "I was under the impression that Merrill was sent to Nyra more than a year ago," he says slowly.

"She refused to go," Elder Jorim says uncaringly. "She is of age, we could hardly force her."

"Then where-"

Jorim waves that off. "That is not the matter at hand. Merrill, stand up and come here," he orders.

[Merrill]

A soft gasp forces its way out of her throat and Merrill springs to her feet. Then stumbles as her muscles, locked tight for several minutes, protest sharply.

[Marian Hawke]

"Ooh ,can I guess? I love guessing games. I'm guessing she's been homeless in the woods starving practically to death, exploited by whoever is handy for free labor because they know they won't get caught," says Marian, brightly.

[Carver Amell]

Carol's up in a flash, reaching to catch her, glaring at the Elders over her back as she does. "If you want her you have to go through me."

[NPCs]

"...I think that perhaps it is not just the three young ladies that need to answer some questions under a Truthing," Elder Marthuc bites out, eyes actually glowing a faint green. 

Jorim pales slightly and takes a half step away from him but lifts his nose. "I am an Elder and you do not have the authority to make such a demand."

[Varric]

A soft but carrying cough draws some attention back to Varric. "If you two need to work this out, we can just... get out of your hair."

[Merrill]

Merrill stares at Carol, mouth gaping a little. "...you were in the woods," she mumbles. "I heard you shouting..."

[Carver Amell]

"I... yes, I was," she says, hesitantly. "Mary and I found you hurt."

[Helene Dakesh]

"If Merrill wishes to file a claim, the Nyran authorities can investigate," says Helene. "This one suspects that if the Bastion church catches wind of such abuses, they will demand an investigation as well. Dame Lightsong is well respected within the Bastion church, and her reports are likely to be heeded." A brief pause, then, "or mine, as I am known to be a teller of truths."

[Varric]

"Look, why don't we cut to it and just head into the village. Not going to get anything done just jawing around." Varric glances around, faint smile in place. "Any objections to us all just walking in all peaceful-like?"

[Merrill]

Merrill's hand tightens around Carol's, her breath speeding up again. She pretty clearly has some concerns about going back to Golden Green.

[Bethany]

"Here," Beth says cheerfully, handing Shisou her belt knife. "Only weapon I have." Wands are wands, not weapons.

[Carver Amell]

Carol clings tightly to Merrill's hand as Shiori goes to take her belt knife as well. It's okay. I'm here. We'll protect you.