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[serves]

[Look at this entirely innocent call.]

Cassandra. How are you?

voice

[openhands]

[You know, she doesn't even suspect a thing because it's Cullen. She's trusting you, bro.]

Well enough. And you?

voice

[serves]

As am I. I was hoping you weren't busy.

voice

[openhands]

Not at the moment. Is there something you need?

voice

[serves]

In a manner of speaking. I'd like to introduce you to someone. [And here it comes:] She's interested in meeting my friends.

voice

[openhands]

Oh? [She is completely misinterpreting this if the surprise in her voice is any indication.] Then I would certainly have the time now.

voice

[serves]

Come to the Huntress, then. I'll properly introduce you.

voice

[openhands]

I'll be there shortly.

[And be confused because NOT WHAT SHE WAS EXPECTING.]

ACTION

[serves]

[Cullen is totally oblivious. He's there waiting for Cassandra when she arrives, and with him is... a little girl, hand held in his. It's habit now.]

Cassandra. This is Elize. Elize, Cassandra. A friend from home.

[Don't fuck it up like Dorian.]

[princessia]

[ Oh boy, she's so anxious and excited about meeting more of Cullen's friends! Elize puts on a shy smile when Cassandra arrives, swaying her free arm nervously and squeezing Cullen's hand tightly with her other. ]

...Hello, Cassandra. It's nice to meet you.

[openhands]

[Cassandra looks from Elize to Cullen, sending Cullen a very befuddled look. She knows what she expected, but yet. This is not. But???]

[She looks down at Elize, although shoots one more glance up at Cullen because Culleeeeeeen.]

It's very nice to meet you as well.

[Already she feels like she's dying out here, but it's fine. You can do this, Cassandra. You face darkspawn and archdemons and dragons and bears. You can handle a little girl.]

[serves]

[He in trouuuuuble. But whatever, worth it. Cullen smiles and gives Elize's hand a comforting squeeze back.]

Elize is hoping to host a tea part sometime soon. I'm sure you'll be in attendance, won't you?

[princessia]

[ She's feeling more shyer than when she met Dorian. Looking down at the floor, then back up at Cassandra. Must keep eye contact when talking to people... and she tries not to let her smile falter! ]

I... really hope you'll be able to come!

text

[serves]

Thank you.

[LET HER FIGURE THAT OUT]

[openhands]

For?

[She thinks she might know what he's referring to, but she had best check to be on the safe side.]

[serves]

Helping Elize with her gift. It was very thoughtful.

[openhands]

[Oh. That. Well.]

That was nothing.

[serves]

It was something to her, and to me. So thank you.

[openhands]

Of course. I'm always happy to help in whatever way I can.

[serves]

And you're doing well?

[openhands]

Better now that I am away from the Red Fish.

[serves]

How do you mean?

[openhands]

It's a long story, but there are some irreconcilable differences between myself and some members of that crew.

[serves]

That bad, was it?

[openhands]

Yes. I'm sure they believe it will be easier without my presence, but I will still be keeping an eye on them.

I won't allow any member of the Fleet to conduct themselves in that manner.