And it's the stars, the stars that lie to you.

[neverheardofhim]

[This week, Varric opted to take a page from Vanille’s book. Gathering everyone together after the roller-coaster that the first trial had been proved to be somewhat cathartic for himself. He hoped that it would prove to do the same for the others.]

[He wasn’t alone, of course, having found himself blessed with the most ragtag team of chefs and party-planners. He might have had words for and thoughts on Elda and Kimbley, Mikazuki was welcome company, and he wasn’t about to turn away potential allies, even in a fight as simple as cooking dinner.]

[Once everyone’s set to a task, baking a cake, brewing tea, or stirring stew (the only task Varric could think to assign Elda to), Varric excused himself to his room. His first task was writing up cards, each personally titled and signed by Varric.]

Food in the Library. 5 p.m. Don’t spend the night alone.

[Each note was slid under a door and accompanied by a single rap on the wood.]

[With his tasks completed, Varric returned to the kitchen to put out any potential fires and, with luck, set the food out. A table in the library would be adorned with plenty of tea, cake, pancakes courtesy of Viktor, and stew thanks mostly to Varric (sorry, Elda).]

Comments

[sportadork]

[SO IT TAKES LIKE. a half hour. but he eventually walks back with what actually turned out to be a banana split. it's p good. got all kinds of good shit in there. but he's also wearing oven mitts and holding it out in front of him like he's half-convinced it's going to suddenly explode.]

Sorry it took so long! [for the love of god take this danger from him]

[ravagers]

[ In that time she's managed to regain her composure! Also are you alright friend... Vanille takes the masterpiece from him and looks it over. ]

I didn't know chocolate ice cream was so fancy.

[ ... that is her attempt at a joke! ]

[sportadork]

I actually used...

[wait for it

wAIT FOR IT......]

Vanilla!

[BAM]

[ravagers]

[ omg

that's her

good job sportacus you made her laugh! ... It's a very short, quiet laugh, but still. ]

Well... then that makes it all the more special, 'cause it's got my name in it.

[sportadork]

[WOO greatest victory ever.]

I hope it's good! I was flying a bit blind. ["does this go in sundaes how would i even know why"]

[ravagers]

[ She digs her spoon into it, making sure to get most everything in there! She takes a bite, and she's at least well-mannered enough to not talk with her mouth full. ]

It's delicious. And you were right--really good for a sore and tired throat.

[sportadork]

Good! [claps hands. still wearing mitts. looks kinda silly.] If you need anything else, all you have to do is ask!

[ravagers]

[ Silly, but it makes her giggle again. ]

Thanks. And... same goes for you, okay?

[sportadork]

Of course! [he says, smiling and lying.] I'm doing just fine, though. No need to worry!

[ravagers]

You sure? [ buddy. ] 'Cause it's okay to talk about how you're feeling.