Kumiko was leading Aelera through the woods, the outskirts of Arlathan. Not because she wanted to, she didn't like the halfling, but because Solas had ordered her to. And she'd always heed orders. The little redhaired girl was dancing and twirling in front of the Shadow, giggling playfully as she tried to coax the older Elf into playing with her.
It was to no avail, though. Ko was stoic and silent as she followed the child; content to pretend she was leading her off to drop her in the wilderness far from home. It was a nice daydream, at the very least.
It was a different type of daydream than the ones that occurred when she thought of Cassandra. Dreams of what could have been, of what was. It was like she'd drifted upstream during their relationship, and upon her death...
She was drifting back down memory lane.
The Seeker was alive and healthy—relatively safe. The elf she had sent to tail Cassandra was under oath to not reveal themselves as part of the Sylvas network. Kumiko didn't want to intrude on Cassandra's life; the woman deserved to believe she was dead.
Aelera broke free of Ko's hold, giggling and squealing,
But fuck, she was fast.
Kumiko heard the child shriek, and Aelera was gone from her vision, the dread wolf toy that Solas had enchanted for the child left on the path.
Ko eventually stepped into a clearing, to find the child standing in front of...
Her heart dropped. Shattered. This wasn't right.
...Cassandra?
For what is likely the first time ever, Kumiko is caught off-guard. Her informant had not told her that Cassandra was visiting Arlathan. She would have gone to Skyhold, elsewhere, anywhere else...
It was to no avail, though. Ko was stoic and silent as she followed the child; content to pretend she was leading her off to drop her in the wilderness far from home. It was a nice daydream, at the very least.
It was a different type of daydream than the ones that occurred when she thought of Cassandra. Dreams of what could have been, of what was. It was like she'd drifted upstream during their relationship, and upon her death...
She was drifting back down memory lane.
The Seeker was alive and healthy—relatively safe. The elf she had sent to tail Cassandra was under oath to not reveal themselves as part of the Sylvas network. Kumiko didn't want to intrude on Cassandra's life; the woman deserved to believe she was dead.
Aelera broke free of Ko's hold, giggling and squealing,
Catch tel'quiet, Kumiko!The child giggled, as she ran as fast as her little legs might carry her. Aelera was about three, the best they could gather. Perhaps four, but no-one had yet been able to determine her real age.
But fuck, she was fast.
Kumiko heard the child shriek, and Aelera was gone from her vision, the dread wolf toy that Solas had enchanted for the child left on the path.
Aelera! Aelera, your father's going to be upset with you for going on the path!She called, though she didn't sound overly concerned for the girl. It was probably concern for herself, and what Solas might do if the brat got injured.
Ko eventually stepped into a clearing, to find the child standing in front of...
Her heart dropped. Shattered. This wasn't right.
...Cassandra?
For what is likely the first time ever, Kumiko is caught off-guard. Her informant had not told her that Cassandra was visiting Arlathan. She would have gone to Skyhold, elsewhere, anywhere else...
Aelera.Her voice is sharp, but the child is too busy staring up at the dragonling.
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