"That is one serious mage hating elf." Hawke said as he sat down in front of the fire with us. "Mother asleep?" His spiky black hair looked slightly more disheveled than usual and his blue eyes were lined with exhaustion. His face was rough from not having shaved in a few days. He glanced up at Carver.

Carver nodded "I think Gamlin's at the rose." He too had signs of weariness. His hair was falling into his face and his shadow was growing as well.

"Better there than here." Hawk said as he stretched his feet out on my lap.

"I feel sorry for the girls there." I said and Hawke laughed.

"So do I."

"So what is up with this elf Fenris?" my voice filled with curiosity.

"Seems he was a slave in Tevinter, that's all he really remembers that and who his master was, he's been running for about three years before he came here. I guess the lyrium tattooing was so painful it made him hate mages. That and being a slave to one."

"Will he work with us, I mean he's not going to snap and go on a mage killing spree is he?" I ask worried.

"Don't worry Sparrow I won't let anyone hurt you." Hawke said leaning back to go to sleep.

I stared into the fire when I got the nagging feeling we were missing something. Focusing on the fire I tried to remember when it flashed on me like bolt of lightning.

"Holy Shit we forgot to turn that amulet in for Flemeth!"

Both of them jerked upright "Andraste's tits damn it." Hawke ran his fingers through his hair. "Okay we will go tomorrow we should be fine it hasn't been that long."

Carver just shook his head. "Maker in debt to the witch of the wilds and we forget to pay our end of the bargain. I'm not sure that will go over well."

I fidget nervously "It should be fine... it hasn't been that long...right?"

"Let's just get some sleep." Hawke sat back on the chair propping his feet up on me and Carver did the same. My hands rested on their legs and I leaned back my feet up on the cushioned ottoman and drifted off to sleep.

"Maker help me you three are useless." Gamlin growled slamming the door shut.

"I'm starving" he bellowed "why don't you make yourself useful and cook something girl."

The boys slept through his tirade. "Gamlin I have a name its Navianna and as you can see I am currently immobilized by four legs."

I watched in horror and fascination as he rolled up two papers and then smacked the back of Hawke and Carver's head "Get up you two you're interfering with my breakfast."

The Hawke boys were not pleasant when startled awake. A stream of expletives flew out of their mouths. This in turn had Leandra up and yelling at the inappropriate behavior. Slipping into the tiny kitchen I start working, cooking I found was a solace to me. It helped was away whatever troubles I had...at least for the time.

"All right its ready." I brought out the massive skillet filled with eggs, bacon potatoes cheese and other spices. I set a loaf of bread down and the three men dove into the massive skillet. I went back and grabbed the plates for Leandra and me.

She smiled "Oh smart girl."

I laughed "I knew once that skillet went down they wouldn't leave a scrap for us so I made sure to set aside some." Basil had already eaten his breakfast and was staring intently at Hawke for more.

A knock on the door stopped their inhaling of the food. "Who is it?" Hawke said mid bite.

"It's Anders."

"Come in."

Anders walked slowly the closer he got the faster my heart beat. "Sorry to interrupt breakfast but I was wondering if you have need of me today."

Hawke wiped his mouth "Pull up a chair Anders have some breakfast. Sparrows a great cook."

"Why must call her that, her name is Navianna." Leandra said upset.

Hawke just smiled "Varric thought it up, I just like it."

"I'll get you a plate Anders." I get up and hear the two of them discussing the plans. Anders was intrigued with the Flemeth story and decided he wanted to go with to see what it was all about. Hawke graciously gave Anders a large helping. "Enjoy!" So we sat back and began eating again. When there was another knock on the door. "Maker who is it?" Hawke said.

"It's Varric."

"Come in Varric."

A chair, plate and pile of food later we all began to eat again. "That elf appeared at the Hanged Man looking for you Hawke."

"Really? Did he say what he wanted?"

"No just said he was looking for you."

"Huh well we will swing by as we head up to the mountain." Hawke said using the last of his spread to scoop up his eggs. Everyone finished and they leaned back full and happy.

"Hawke is right you are a good cook Vi." Anders said smiling at me.

I went red "Oh umm, thank you." I turned and disappeared in the kitchen. Leandra followed me with the plates.

"That mage Anders is very handsome isn't he?"

"Oh? I uh hadn't noticed."

"My dear you are a terrible liar." she said laughing. "Give me those dishes I will take care of them go on now."

I wipe my hands and head back out to see everyone getting ready to leave.

"You ready to go Sparrow?" Hawke asked and I grab my staff and attach it to my hip.

"Let's go visit the Dalish."