/*Anon asked for an AU where Garrett/Marian died and Carver + Bethany survived Lothering.*/
Thomas whistled through his teeth. "What's a pretty little thing like that doing here?"
Aveline glanced up, seeing Bethany come around the corner at last.
"Her name's Bethany. She's the mage Meeran mentioned." Aveline hoped the word "mage" would imply the word "dangerous", and the man would stop his leering. Unfortunately, Thomas wasn't that easily deterred.
"Well now, I can see why she wouldn't want to go to the Gallows. Sweet little dove like her shouldn't go anywhere near them templars." Aveline snorted in derision. As if you'd be any good for her.
"You know," Aveline leaned back against a crate, choosing her words carefully, "she has a twin."
"A twin!" Thomas' eyes lit up. "You think the pair of them might fancy a drink? Or cards? I'm sure I can find some way to entertain them."
"A twin brother," Aveline kept her voice neutral. "He's standing right behind you."
Thomas turned, his face meeting Carver's fist.