( it is his downfall that he takes that chance away from her every day without telling her. but she knows nothing of the turmoil that lurks under his skin -- there is some great sadness that she knows lurks behind his eyes. cole has made that clear, and blackwall too when they reminisce about old battles. but she can do nothing to ease whatever hurt there is, and so she does not press for it, for any answer other than those he gives.

what she does do is lean against him if he will let her, her head resting on his shoulder even as her lips twitch up in amusement. )

They are just as much a part of this world as you or I, Solas. And I can't bring them to heel without making them feel as if I care about their petty squabbles. ( her eyes flutter shut, letting the moment wash over them. ) But I am grateful for the chance to escape it for an hour or two.