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Helpless - DRAGON AGE 2 - Sebastian/FemHawkeA vase holding white lilies sat on the sideboard. The scent of them followed Sebastian up the staircase.
His footsteps felt heavy as his right hand ran up the banister, taking one step at a time.
He felt awkward and useless as he approached the doorway, stopping just short of the frame. He'd never seen Hawke's bedchamber before, but it didn't feel like it should. The new found intimacy rang hollow. Moments like this, of loss and pain, left their mark. He stifled his desire to cough as protectiveness pressed in on him, threatening to make him choke.
It was too quiet, her gasping breaths the only sound he could hear over his own pounding heartbeat.
She sat with her back to him, on the softness of a neatly made bed.
A lump formed in his throat at the sight of her. He couldn't swallow around it. He couldn't pretend that he understood completely, the enormity of it, yes, losing everything, but not the responsibility he knew she bore for it.
His armor felt bulky and uncomfortable, it weighted him down as his eyes followed the lines of her house robe. Back bent, she had her face buried inside small white hands, her shoulders sagging under the weight of her grief.
Perhaps coming here had been a mistake. Maybe what she really needed was time alone.
He felt his teeth clench, wondering at the evil men do. Now was not the time to quote the Chant. Unable to think of what he could possibly say or do, he retreated in silence, passing the Guard Captain on his way out the mansion's front door.
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Comments: 9
FaeTian [2012-08-01 18:36:45 +0000 UTC]
This was a great and emotional read! A good explanation for why a romanced Sebastian didn't comfort Hawke. Good job!
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tenshi-rising [2012-07-25 15:47:32 +0000 UTC]
Lovely work, makes me want to see more of Sebastian
Well you could always have some angst to cut the fluff if you want?
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PrincessJaden In reply to tenshi-rising [2012-07-25 15:54:37 +0000 UTC]
Thank you!
And I wasn't trying to complain, my friend. I'm looking forward to writing you something sweet.
I hope you're doing well. *big hugs*
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tenshi-rising In reply to PrincessJaden [2012-07-25 16:05:49 +0000 UTC]
I know that, but go with whatever feels best for you.
Getting better, definitely not swearing as much.
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DarthJazz [2012-07-24 11:57:59 +0000 UTC]
Aww, I really like this. It offers a nice explanation as to why Seb isn't there for Hawke after Leandra's death, so allow me to make this my headcanon for my Vael-mancing rogue.
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PrincessJaden In reply to DarthJazz [2012-07-25 15:14:46 +0000 UTC]
It's funny because, when I started this, the whole idea for it was that I wanted to write the scene we should have gotten where Seb comes in and talks to Hawke like all the other LIs do. But then I ended up wanting to keep it in line with what happens in-game and, well, yeah.
Thank you! ♥
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PrincessJaden In reply to ShaunsArtHouse [2012-07-25 15:10:28 +0000 UTC]
You should!
Also, an extra special thank you for taking the time to read this. It's unexpected since you've never played DA2.
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ShaunsArtHouse In reply to PrincessJaden [2012-07-26 01:17:32 +0000 UTC]
Even if I don't know the source material you always write compelling stuff
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