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[amellsinferno]

Solona had been giving it some thought ever since Anders brought it up. Escape the tower together? Her, Nellie, him and even Cullen? It was crazy but the way Anders explained it, it just might work. Surprisingly, Cullen agreed to do it, with Nellie's powers of persuasion of course.

So now the four of them are off to escape the Tower. Hopefully everything goes according to plan.

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[amellsinferno.livejournal.com]

Solona chuckles lightly. "I never really gave freedom much thought. I never even expected that we'd manage to escape successfully. It's almost too good to be true."

[chantrygoesboom.livejournal.com]

Anders laughs and nods.

"I know. But I've got a really good feeling about this time, you know? And now you've got the time and the options to explore, Sol. You don't have to just be a Circle mage, you can be whatever you want."

[amellsinferno.livejournal.com]

Solona considers this. Then smiles. His words were very reassuring.

"You know Anders," she smiles, although it faintly looked more like a smirk. "I've always wondered what it would be like working at a brothel." She grins impishly.

[chantrygoesboom.livejournal.com]

That just makes Anders snort and laugh, before he splashes Solona.

"Sol, no matter what way I respond to that, you're gonna hit me. But take it from me, it all depends on the brothel. Some are better than others."

Somebody's speaking from personal experience here...

[amellsinferno.livejournal.com]

"Oh? And what makes you say that some are better than others?" Solona raises an eyebrow. "Don't tell me you've actually tried it at one point!"

[chantrygoesboom.livejournal.com]

And the awkward silence settles in. Anders chuckles nervously, looking away.

"Well...I had to pay for my room at the Pearl somehow...! Sanga was nice, but she was running a business, after all..."

[amellsinferno.livejournal.com]

"No!" Solona gasps. "The Pearl?" Her mouth suddenly twists itself into a grin. "The Pearl in Denerim?" She covers her mouth with both hands just to stop herself from cackling. "Oh, how I would have loved to see you there! I mean, I can just imagine how happy you were as well."

[chantrygoesboom.livejournal.com]

Anders shrugs, giving Solona a lopsided smile.

"It paid well, and I met some very interesting people...there was a pirate there, Isabela, I think...she was very fond of my lightning trick."

He chuckles, remembering his time at the Pearl.

"Honestly, it was sort of enjoyable. Not all places are as classy or as well run as the Pearl, though. And no, I don't know that from experience, but I heard stories."

[amellsinferno.livejournal.com]

"Right, I'll believe that," Solona smirks. "And a pirate? That's amazing! I'd love to meet characters like those." She pouts. "Should I become a whore and work at a brothel, Andy? Seems like the only fine option for me at the moment." She tries to keep herself from bursting into laughter.

[chantrygoesboom.livejournal.com]

Anders has to fight off the laugh bubbling up in his chest.

"Sol, I can't answer that. If I say yes, you'll hit me. If I say no, you'll hit me. You've stuck me in a corner, my dear!"

[amellsinferno.livejournal.com]

"Well, I promise that after I hit you, I'll make up for it with a kiss."

[chantrygoesboom.livejournal.com]

Anders shrugs and smiles.

"Fair enough. Why, my dear, you are amazing in bed, I would prefer it if you didn't become a whore at a brothel. I can get a bit jealous, you know."

[amellsinferno.livejournal.com]

"Anders?" Solona gasps, clearly amused. She splashes some water at him. "Jealous? You? Since when?"

[chantrygoesboom.livejournal.com]

"Aaah!"

He laughs and splashes her back.

"Well, I'm very good at hiding it, you know."

[amellsinferno.livejournal.com]

"But you never mentioned it. I mean, mentioned it."

[chantrygoesboom.livejournal.com]

"Well, it wasn't exactly the sort of thing I wanted spread around the Tower...didn't wanna give the templars more fuel against us."

[amellsinferno.livejournal.com]

She understood what he meant. She was thrilled even!

"So, you meant what you said a while ago? Not in the joking manner?"

[chantrygoesboom.livejournal.com]

"Course I did, Sol."

He looks dead serious, too.

[amellsinferno.livejournal.com]

She stares back at him, completely serious as well.

"For how long, exactly?"

[chantrygoesboom.livejournal.com]

"For ages, Sol...you were my best friend first and then...I don't know when it changed, but I've felt like this for a while."

[amellsinferno.livejournal.com]

Solona can't help but smile. "Glad to know I wasn't the only one then."

[chantrygoesboom.livejournal.com]

Anders smiles.

"I would have told you, but..."

He didn't want the templars to find out. And it shows.

[amellsinferno.livejournal.com]

"Templars?" Her eyebrow raises, a her smile however never fades. She bumps a knee against Anders' playfully.

[chantrygoesboom.livejournal.com]

He nods.

"I didn't want them to use that against you..."

He gives her a small smile, bumping his knee against her in response.

[amellsinferno.livejournal.com]

"Not like they could even lay a finger on me," Solona grins, bumping his knee again.