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Fortunately for Mal, there were few of the feline horde that tolerated his company. A cure would be a novel thing, but not for himself. Demetrius had been a steady, well measured and calculative man once, someone Tevinter could depend on regardless of how he came to occupy the seat. The vultures were circling as it was with the collapse of the barrier and the opening, albeit marginally, of their borders to the outside. The balance enjoyed by those within the magical cocoon was now beginning to slip.

Think of it, Mal began, crouching to search under the nearby shelves, You can still wear that outstanding jacket, even better you won’t ruin it with some grubby serfs hands. Avoid possible food poisoning, or worse, a dalliance with some foreign woman who’ll claim in a month's time she’s carrying your child. It was a tad dramatic, but who would Mal be without some theatrics.

Lady Salvo is becoming quite the accomplished thing. Mal encouraged, brows shrugging, offering news of one of the states wards. I’m expecting a letter from the Grand Arcadia requesting she attend there and you haven’t enjoyed one of her performances in some time. You should see what they are making all the fuss about. Somewhere, along the road of illness, the weight of managing the household had fallen to him, but Mal refused to determine the possible future of what he could call a potential enemy.

The triumphant cry of Deme almost startled him and rising to his feet, Mal offered a small cheer, even raising his clenched fists to the sky in jest. Wonderful. Now let us head to my office and on the way we’ll call for Lady Salvo and refreshments. The sooner they were further away from the hair the better, he could feel his neck becoming itchy, unable to suppress the sudden sneeze either.

The walk back wouldn’t take too long and Mal would call an attendant to summon the young woman and whatever other ladies were available. By the time the two would arrive at his office Mal had reapplied the antihistaminic energy to rebuff the cat hair, the redness of his neck reducing its spread along the bare skin. I’ll just grab the brandy and then we’ll go back to the receiving hall.

@Demetrius Arvina