The bottom of the pit

Lyric’s life had turned upside down ever since her parents had so forcefully retrieved her from the Free Marches in order to try to force her in a marriage with some oaf from Tevinter that had originally been betrothed to her sister, but when her sister passed away from Cancer, which was sad, but then Lyric hadn’t been particularly close to her siblings.

The upside to being back in Orlais, meant getting to see her dear friend Maeve whenever she wished, and not the rare visits and the boat load of letters. Though this would change once Tiberius took her back to Tevinter with him, something she wasn’t looking forward to. When she arrived at the address Maeve had given her, she was a bit confused at first, as she’d been so caught up in her own life, she’d not been filled in yet about Maeve’s current situation. Lyric beamed when Maeve answered the door.

You are the best part about Orlais, honestly, possibly the only good thing about it. I’m so glad to see you!!! She hugged her friend, not waiting for permission, because Lyric was a hugger, but then when Lyric stepped back she looked properly at Maeve and tipped her head. OK, what’s wrong? She demanded, something was off.