One month later
The Hawke sisters had just arrived in Varric's suite to finalize the plans of the expedition.
"So Hawke," the storyteller started, "Since you're the self-appointed head of our merry band of foundlings, you should decide who to bring."
Olisa tapped a finger on her chin, "Yeah. The Deep Roads would be a little crowed with everyone." She sighed, "We should avoid bringing as many women as possible. Father taught us about darkspawn in our studies, and let's just say women are... more at risk around them." At the dwarf's disgusted face she quickly added, "No! It's nothing like what you're thinking. Well, not really."
She looked at her two sisters, "One of you should stay behind with mother and look after her. We can't trust Gamlen to provide for her. We'll be gone for about a month." She looked between the two, "And it's up to you who stays. I'll leave Dagger with you too."
Lizbeth quickly reasoned before Marianna could speak, "It should be me to go. I'd be in more danger as an apostate alone in the city, and they'll need my magic. I can make water, and heal a little." She looked at Olisa hopefully, "Fresh safe water will be difficult to come across."
Marianna made a sound in the back of her throat, "Fine. So, how am I exactly supposed to provide for mother? We've only been making coin doing these random odd jobs lately."
Olisa grinned, "You've always been mother's favorite, Anna. I knew you'd stay. Aveline's been able to secure a position for you in the City Guard. You can bring Dagger along too."
"Andraste's tits, sister. Did you have a plan if Beth offered to stay behind?" Marianna groaned.
She shrugged, "Tavern wench?"
"Hey!" The youngest sister huffed.
Varric chuckled, and the trio turned their attention to the man, "So that's me, you," he pointed at Olisa, "Sunshine, Blondie and Broody. Sounds good to me, Hawke."
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