I love him this man I realize as I hold Dorian in a tight hug. The poor man is unashamedly sobbing after the debacle of a meeting with his asinine father. The way my heart plummeted into my stomach at his confession but this is not the time for me to react. His father was going to use blood magic to change him…Blood magic! If he were changed he wouldn't be...well Dorian and I would have missed out on the experience of getting to know my dearest friend. Now I understand everything and the pain he has carried for long. I won't add to the weight he carries on his shoulders as he has made it clear that his interests don't lie with the opposite sex. I make this decision as comfort this dear sweet funny man. I will remain his faithful friend.
We've basically taken over one of nooks in library after returning from the Hinterlands. Dorian, with wine in hand, speaks to me. "Maker knows what you must think of me now, after that display," Dorian says shaking his head as he uncorks the bottle and hands it to me.
I take a gulp of the offered bottle while I decide how to reply. Handing it back to him I say cheekily, "I think you led me on actually." His face drops. Fen harel's ass! I said the wrong thing.
"You are a remarkable woman Inquisitor, and I mean that in the best way. Maybe in another life…" Dorian shakes his head again and then takes a drink, "I meant no offense, I'll desist if you prefer."
"Desist?" I say with smirk on my face, "don't you dare!"
He laughs his smile lighting up his face. "I stand so instructed," He says handing me the bottle. I'm happy to make him smile. Although it will never be...his friendship will be enough.