Snippet #1378460

She's faced all manner of Darkspawn, has led her father's soldiers into battle and commanded them by earning their respect, she's sung in the choir of Highever's Chantry before hundreds, and she's faced Kujo at his worst. Never has Severia felt as vulnerable as she did then as a Grey Warden. People were out to kill you, celebrate you, or simply let you pass without fuss. Which is exactly why she hadn't outright told Ser Raelnor of her lifelong duties shared with Arvin and Ryuu. It's simple to see her grimace when he brings it up. He had heard that conversation? She had not meant for him to. Not today, not ever. In fact she was hoping to keep it from him and hopefully get him dropped off at Lothering's Chantry although now that too is unlikely.

Still she meets his gaze, blinking once he removed his helmet. That scar. It's simply surprising to see someone's face after you've already given them one. His suggestion is lucid and as she hears the others pitch in she's nothing short of proud to have such fine people rearing to go after that gruesome battle. Even pirate man is offering his fine bird to which she bows her head gratefully to him. "Arvin, Ryuu, you both--" she's cut off by the other Templar. The lady knight's mouth firms into a less than amused line as she stares at him, appalled. He's just...just barking orders. He is not entitled here and she will not lose her place. "Ser Templar. You are out of line.", her noble heritage is shown through her voice which becomes strict but diplomatic, "Myself, Arvin and Ryuu are all Grey Wardens. We move to eliminate the Darkspawn. You have no power outside the Circle of Magi, no power over Arvin. He can use his spells as he sees fit for he is here with us to better the fate of Ferelden." she says no more to the Templar, neither of them, half suspecting Raelnor could be the same as this bigoted bully. A far cry for what she wants both out of this group and equally for them.

"Arvin, Ryuu, you both take Blysse and this man's Valhalla. Tread lightly and keenly. We cannot risk losing any of you at this point. Maker be with you." as much as she dislikes Arvin for his magic, she would never wish harm upon him nor the restrictive life set by Templars in the tower. Severia faces the rest of the group, still using that undaunted voice, "The rest of you, pack lightly. We're still headed for Lothering before daybreak. And if the scouting group finds anything we will need to move quickly." although from what she had seen they killed all of the Darkspawn in the area and the rest had slipped back inside of that...that rift thing. Whatever it was, better safe than sorry.

Her orders finished she turns and begins to work on her own pack with Kujo sitting beside her and wagging his stubby tail supportively. Although Severia does glance to the male human mage. She was impressed he berated the Templar before she did but is glad he recognizes the Grey Wardens for what they are. Once in Lothering and after the main ruckus dies down they'll all need names.

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Blysse smiled knowingly when the man shook his head. She knows very few who know Dalish outside of her Clan. It makes Ferelden a bit more lonesome. Still her eyes widen appreciatively when the bird is presented and she reaches out to stroke its silken but damp feathers, cooing at the lovely thing. "Valhalla." she repeats with understanding.

On the way to camp she lingered in the back of the group, ears slightly drooping. There is still no sign of Cash. And while she has grown to adore both Arvin and Ryuu, their Dalish isn't all that wonderful. Chewing on her bottom lip the elven archer walks quietly with her halla into the cave. She sits down by her pack although she hears her name and lifts her head. Seeing someone motion for her over the Dalish bounces to her heels and nervously stands behind Ryuu and Arvin, seeing the Templars so near. Her heart aches with malady as she glances around the cave. Where is her baby brother?

"Valhalla." she suddenly mimes Jasper and walks over, simply taking the hawk, not minding the talons sinking into her wrist guard. She kisses the lovely bird's beak in thanks before walking out of the cave, knowing Ryuu and Arvin will soon follow shortly. Her bow is at the ready as she lifts her arm to let Valhalla take flight to begin leading them towards anything of interest.

(just to let you all know, I plan on having Lothering survive. As such there will be no Darkspawn found by the scouts.)