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[elderflowers]

[ Cullen tucks the book securely in the crook of his arm, casing Arthur a somewhat dry look. ]

Given how little choice I had, I’m afraid I can’t necessarily claim it was an act of good faith.

[ Their resources being what they were, it largely came down to “how much did he want to risk Sera’s life” — and with the Inquisitor breathing down his neck and the condition the elf appeared to be in, the answer was “not nearly as much as he might otherwise.” ]

So— thank you.

[ There’s a tug of something at the corner of his lips that might be a smile — though there isn’t much in the way of joy in it. ]

I’m sure you’ll soon find yourself beset with more thanks than only my own.

[inklongdry]

Considering my current circumstances, I’ll take whatever I can get.

[ Not that he was hoping for someone to become gravely injured for a chance at saving them, but whether by choice or desperation, that little bit of trust was a welcome change from the constant suspicion. ]

I don’t do what I do for the thank-yous, Commander, so if it’s all the same to you, I would rather extract myself while I can.

[elderflowers]

I don’t blame you at all.

[ Which is entirely true. Cullen doesn’t do well with genuine gratitude either, not when he’s lived so much of his life in service to the Chantry.

Templars, after all, don’t work for the expectation of thanks.

(Especially since they’ll rarely find it.) ]

Then you might want to—

[ —go quickly, is what he was about to say, but before he can finish his sentence, a familiar voice comes up beside them, and the Inquisitor claps a hand on Arthur’s shoulder. ]

Maker’s breath, but I’ve never seen anything like that. An incredible show of magic, truly. We are in your debt, Ser.

[ Cullen straightens up respectfully as the Inquisitor stands next to them, though he does offer Arthur something that might almost look apologetic for not letting him beat a hasty retreat sooner. ]