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Dawn of Beginning	By : EunjiMinJeon Category: +A through F > Dragon Age (all) > Dragon Age (all) Views: 2464 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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After Sirena, Evelyn, and her companions arrived to Haven, everyone went their separate ways to get cleaned up from their little adventure. Except the two women who entered with the group. The American girl felt really disgusting. She hadn’t bathed in a few days which made her hair oily and skin caked with dirt. As they walked towards their shack, Sirena saw Cullen commanding his soldiers as was his job. If she didn’t know him, he would intimidate her to the point she would avoid him, but it didn’t mean she’d stop looking at him every now and again. She didn’t realize she had stopped walking to stare at him until Trevelyan got in her line of site.
“What are you looking at?” Evelyn asked with a knowing smile on her face knowing full well what her “cousin” was looking at. Well more like whom.
“I’m not looking at anything.” The American said while trying to be nonchalant and kept her eyes away from the Commander. “I was actually thinking about needing a bath. I need one really bad. I smell and feel gross.” She admitted. Evelyn let out a laugh and clapped her on the back.
“I’ll get the baths ready for us. I, too, feel disgusting after all the time without bathing.” She continued to laugh while walking away not believing for a second that Sirena wasn’t looking at anyone. The Herald did feel like she needed to bathe though. The rogue continued to walk towards the bath house since she was used to that life style when she didn’t have a tub in her private quarters back in the Trevelyan household.
From a short distance away, Cullen recognized two women’s voices distinctly. One was who he trained personally and corresponded with while she was away. The other was their Herald sent to them by Andraste, though he knew she really wasn’t. After he signed a document, he looked up over towards the voices and saw Evelyn walking away. His gaze then moved to the woman who he couldn’t stop thinking about. Cullen saved each letter she wrote to him and placed them with his sister’s messages. He was happy to see her back in Haven so much to the point he wanted to walk to her, but he held himself back when he heard feet crunching on the snow behind him till the person was beside him. He saw his good friend Rylen who he met in Kirkwall standing next to him.
“Well look who came back; it’s the woman you wish to be with yet won’t try to court. What is holding you back Cullen? And don’t say it’s the age thing.” Rylen said to his friend.
“It’s inappropriate because of who she is related to. She’s the Herald’s cousin!” He replied back while pinching the bridge of his nose.
“Has she been showing you interest?” Cullen’s friend asked him with a smirk on his lips catching her staring at him earlier.
“No, I don’t think she has.”
Feeling a pair of eyes on her, she looked over and saw Cullen looking at her as well as whom she assumed was his second in command. Her hands went to her hair which felt flat and greasy from the lack of washing. She got the look of disgust as she looked at a strand of hair. Her gaze then locked with his as she gave him a smile and a little curtsy before she ran off to take her bath. She wanted to look presentable when she talked him that meant her hair getting its volume back as well as the dirt out.
It was nice to hear the crunch of the snow under her boots again even though she hated the snow. The stranger to Thedas got very lucky while she was out with Trevelyan in their adventure. She didn’t even have to kill anything or anyone. As she thought about all that happened in Orlais, her feet carried her toward the hut she was sharing with Evelyn. Opening the door rather quickly, the American stepped into the warmth and saw the bath ready. She quickly shut the door behind her and almost ran to the steaming tub. Sirena untied her cloak then peeled off her dress and under clothes before stepping into the bath. She washed her hair, getting the dirt out of it while adding a floral scent. As Sirena added the scent, she thought about the Cherry Blossom scented soap she used to have before coming to Thedas. The American wondered if it was possible to get that smell again.
After the girl had finished bathing, she stood up and got out of the tub before putting on a robe. The girl walked over to the vanity and brushed her hair wanting to get the knots out before it goes poufy. She looked down at her wrist and sighed in relief when she saw her black hair tie. When she was done brushing her hair, Sirena heard a knock at the door.
“Come in!” The American called out even though she was naked in a bath robe and wasn’t at all ready for visitors. She had no idea who was at the door. In the mirror, she saw her cousin Evelyn walked in. She wore what looked like her usual armor but more clean. Her hair even looked better. A smile tilted up at the corner of her lips as she realized her cousin bathed as well like she said she would.
“I’m guessing you are in need of a change of clothes?” Trevelyan asked eyeing the robe the innocent woman was wearing. The robe looked like it was made out of some kind of fabric that absorbs water.
“Yes, I am actually.” She admitted with her face turning slightly red.
“Good. When I came back from my first trip, I ordered an outfit to be made for you; one you might like more than dresses.”
“Really? Because, I like the deep blue dress I wear for traveling.”
“I know you do. And I know you will like this new outfit so go put it on so your dress can get cleaned.”
“Thank you.” Sirena said before she thought of something. ‘When does this woman ever have any down time to do anything? Isn’t her schedule too busy?’ It really amazed her what all the Herald could accomplish in such a short amount of time.
“Anyway, I will take your dress and cloak to get them clean.” Trevelyan let Sirena go before walking over towards her small pile of clothes that were lying on the floor. “Oh! Before I forget, welcome to the Trevelyan family.” The Herald announced before leaving the shack to give her cousin privacy.
Having the sense of foreboding, the American went to her chest and opened the lid. She saw a black pair of leather pants and a corset with a pirate looking under shirt. The American put on the pants then slipped on the pirate shirt on. Her hands grabbed the corset and examined it. The clips were in the front and lace in the back just like her pink one. She undid the clips then slipped on the corset before clipping it back up. Turning herself to look in the mirror, she saw her reflection and thought she would look better with her hair down, in her opinion anyway. With somewhat satisfaction she could get, Sirena put on her leather boots and walked out of the hut. She made her way over to the training grounds and noticed the Commander wasn’t there anymore. As she was about to go ask someone, a person wearing a green outfit walked up to her.
“Lady Laurelet, you are needed in the war room.” He said to her before giving her a bow and running off to another errand. Sirena stood there blinking her eyes a couple of times at the spot Leliana’s agent bowed to her. She wasn’t used to such treatment since where she was from no one bowed or kissed a lady’s hand. Chivalry was basically dead in America. The American’s feet moved while she was in a daze towards the Chantry. ‘So it really is official; I’m Evelyn’s cousin now. Great cover up’ She thought as she entered the church like building. The Chantry looked abandoned. There was no one in it except the Herald, her advisors, and the seeker. At the sound of her boots click clacking on the floor, everyone turned to look at her. The girl who was late it seemed. Even the Commander looked at her, though with a different look in his eyes.
“Look who finally decided to join us.” Josephine said with a happy smile. “And with a new outfit too! It looks fantastic on you! Very form fitting I must say.” The Antivan complimented the girl.
“Thank you.” Sirena said as she walked forward towards everyone to stand next to Trevelyan. She knew what the topic was going to be about. It was because of her they were going to have the discussion in the first place. Her eyes glanced up at Cullen to see him staring right at her which caused her to blush a soft pink all over her face. As she lowered her gaze from his face, she noticed his hand move to the pommel of his sword while shaking. She then looked back up at him wondering if he was okay as the others started talking.
“It’s good you’ve returned. We heard of your encounter.” The Antivan said to Evelyn since it seemed she just arrived herself.
“You heard?” Cassandra asked wondering how the Ambassador knew already.
“My agents in the city sent word ahead, of course.” Leliana informed which confused The American immensely.
“It’s a shame the Templars have abandoned their sense as well as the Capital.” The Commander put in as he looked at Evelyn before diverting his eyes back to Sirena since she was breathtaking in the outfit she was wearing.
“We had to do something and now we have an opportunity.” The Herald said with finality as she began walking past Cullen, who stepped aside for her. Josephine and Cassandra watched with slight amusement. Everyone then followed their Herald.
“And we have an opening to approach the Templars and mages.” Josephine added as everyone was walking deeper into the chantry away from the door.
“Do we? Lord Seeker Lucius is not the man I remember.” Cassandra said since she knew Lucius.
“True, he has taken the order somewhere; but to do what? My reports have been very… odd.” Leliana said while walking beside Cullen where Sirrena wanted to be, but knew she couldn’t. Not right now anyway since she decided to remain quiet as she listened to the conversation.
“We must look into it. I’m certain not everyone in the order will support the Lord Seeker.” The Commander said really wanting to work with the Templars since he worked with a few of them when he was one of them
“Or the Herald could simply go to the mages in Redcliffe, instead.” Josephine said trying to be persuasive. At that point, the American knew the advisors were going to butt heads a lot during the subject.
“You think the mage rebellion is more united? It could be ten times worse!” Cullen said only proving her thoughts right. It was time she put her own thoughts into the discussion.
“Think of it this way… Uh Herald?” The shy girl said questioningly because she didn’t know what to call her at the time. “Mages will power up that mark and we don’t really know what all that thing can do. Templars on the other hand will take away the power from the breach… I think… Cullen… I mean the Commander would know more about that.” She said quite intelligently until she screwed up by saying his name which earned her a few smiles.
“I think the Templars are worth investigating.” Trevelyan said after listening to her cousin’s logic.
“I agree.” Cassandra said also on the side of the Templars. “What could the Lord Seeker be up to?”
“We shouldn’t discount Redcliffe. The mages may be worth the risk.” The Ambassador said really pushing for those with magic.
“They are powerful Ambassador, but more desperate than you realize.” The seeker said trying to reason with her friend Josephine.
“So it will be dangerous. I’ve been in danger since I walked out of the fade.” Evelyn said making a valid point to everyone.
“If some among the mages were responsible for what happened at the conclave…” Cassandra said also secretly and strongly siding with Cullen and Sirena who really did seem to have quite a bit of intelligence which was quite impressive for someone her age.
“The same could be said about the Templars.” Josephine was getting slightly disappointed and angry when no one was siding with her.
“True enough.” Cullen agreed with the Ambassador for once. “Right now, I’m not certain we have enough influence to approach the order safely.”
“Then the Inquisition needs agents in more places. That’s something you can help with.” Cassandra said to the advisors.
“In the meantime, we should consider other options.” Josephine said with finality and with some anger before walking off into her office. The seeker also went on her way since the meeting was apparently over. Sirena watched as the group dispersed. She saw Cullen go inside into the war room as Leliana approached Evelyn with a solemn look.
“There is one other matter. Several months ago, the Grey Wardens of Fereldon vanished. I sent word to Orlais, but they have also disappeared. Ordinarily I wouldn’t even consider the idea they’re involved in all this, but the timing is… Curious.”
“That does sound odd. I agree.”
“The others have disregarded my suspicion, but I cannot ignore it. Two days ago, my agents in the Hinterlands heard news of a Grey Warden by the name of Blackwall. If you have the opportunity, please seek him out. Perhaps he can put my mind at ease.”
“And if he can’t?”
“Then there may be more going on than we thought.” After those last words, she looked at the American and gave her a nod to follow.
“I should, uh, get going.” The American said not waiting to see Evelyn’s reaction and followed Leliana to the war room. After entering the room, she saw Cullen looking over the map which gave her time to admire him. Out of the corner of her eyes, she saw the spymaster move to her regular position before addressing the cousin to the Herald.
“Cullen said you were the one to give him the information about the encounter in Val Royeaux.” Leliana said getting straight to the point which put the girl on the spot. Her face turned beet red when she looked at her crush as she raised a hand to bite her nails which was a nervous habit of hers.
“I told him in a letter, yes.” The American admitted as she saw the Commander looking back at her.
“Well because of that letter, we are able to plan and I have you to thank for that. Also because of it, I personally want to give you options. I would like you to become a spy for me.” Cullen turned his head and looked at Leliana with shock on his face. He was not expecting that from the spymaster and he also wasn’t sure if Sirena was cut out to be a spy.
“Leliana, I really don’t think that she is up for this quite yet.” He said with his free hand rubbing the back of his neck.
“Then perhaps she can be an assassin. Either way she will need to learn how to fight with two daggers.” Leliana said while looking at Cullen before her attention went back to the younger girl. “What is it you would like to do?” She asked wanting to hear her opinion.
“I…Uh...I don’t really know what I would want to do. Would it be okay if I learned the skills I need first before choosing? It might help me in the long run.” The Herald’s cousin asked. She bit her lower lip as she waited for an answer.
“Of course you can; I will set up an instructor for you.”
“Thank you Leliana for the opportunity.” The spymaster smiled and bowed her head before leaving the room. Now only two people were left standing in the room. Cullen looked at Sirena again with concern in his golden brown eyes.
“Are you sure you are up for this?” He asked wanting to make sure she was ready to be a spy or an assassin.
“I don’t know honestly, but I might as well take the offer when it’s in my reach.” She responded thoughtfully.
“Yes, when you are ready. I don’t think you are quite yet.” Cullen insisted not as a Commander but as a regular man who cares as he studied the woman across from him.
“You’re right. I’m not yet; but it might be a great chance for me to help the Inquisition even more so than I am now.”
“You give great advice while remaining neutral. That’s a lot better than what the other advisors and I do. We butt heads over matters we’re passionate about as you have seen.” The man in Commander armor said as he was walking around the table so he could stand in front of Sirena. ‘At least he was honest with himself. I wonder if he’ll ever be passionate with me.’ She thought then mentally slapped herself. He should be with Trevelyan instead of her. She knew that, but she couldn’t help but wish for him to be with her.
“I actually did notice that; but there is nothing wrong with that. I think it’s great that everyone has passion to help.” She paused as she thought about what she was going to say next to him as she muttered. “I guess right now is a good time…”
“Be a good time for what?” He asked over hearing her muttering.
“To thank you for the box of writing stuff you gave me.” She winced as Cullen laughed at her choice of words while looking down at her with a smile.
“You are very welcome.”
“Why did you give me the gift though?” She wanted to understand why he would, it wasn’t like he was interested in her or anything that she knew of.
“I figured you would need it and as it turned out I was right.” He gave her another smile as his hand that was on his hilt and rested it at his side.
“It seems you were…”
“Would you perhaps like to go for a walk?” Cullen asked which surprised the Herald’s cousin.
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