"Hello … Inquisitor….?"
"Huh? … Sorry Josephine." Tama tried to keep her attention however her mind kept wandering back to that night, she had replayed it so many times already making sure nothing was changed in her memory. Sometimes when she thought about it hard enough she could still feel his tough rugged fingers running over her skin, the taste of him, the smell of him.
"Inquisitor!" Josephine sighed as she gazed at their leader once again seeming to be lost in her own little world, "We can do this another time."
"No. It needs to be done now." Tama spoke sitting a little straighter in her chair. The large desk was covered in numerous reports from across Thedas. Ever since they had defeated Corypheus it seemed everyone wanted a piece of the Inquisition. The line of nobles seemed never ending, all wanting to meet the mighty leader, assessing the forces and of course leaving ridiculous amounts of so called gifts.
Somehow the word had gotten out that Tama had quite the hobby for collecting dragon bones, she could not help but smile when she remembered a very flustered Josephine trying to find places to put all the gifts. "Any word from our contacts in Seheron?" Tama looked down at the old reports they had been receiving from across the water but still there was no word from the biggest horned idiot over there.
"Still nothing new Inquisitor. Would you like me to get Lileana to chase it up?"
"No thank you." Catching herself once more about to daydream about him Tama turned her attention to the reports coming out of Starkhaven, "Seems Hawke is causing problems once again." Smiling Tama handed the report over to Josephine who sighed in defeat.
"Nothing is ever new with that woman."
Laughing Tama stood and grabbed a few more reports to look over, "I think she is getting restless, let's invite her to Skyhold, give that poor man time to relax." She watched as Josephine nodded a little reluctantly. Everyone could still recall the mess Hawke and herself had gotten into when left to their devices.
Leaving the war room Tama made her way to the training yard with the bunch of reports in hand. No matter where she was the sound of clashing steel was relaxing for her and helped her stay focused. Nodding as she past the people of Skyhold it no longer phased her when some of them would go down on one knee without hesitation.
Sitting down on one of the wooden benches Tama began looking through the dreaded paperwork, it still puzzled her how the hell Josephine kept sane staring at these things all day. Rubbing her temple Tama delved into it head first.
"Inquisitor! Inquisitor!" Tama sighed as Scout Harding came running up to her a little out of breath, "Inquisitor!" The small dwarf repeated before standing and catching her breath.
"Someone better be dying." Tama muttered which earned her a small out of breath chuckle from Harding.
"Sorry. No dying…. However…"
"Catch your breath Harding." Tama stood amused as she watched the woman's cheek blush a little, it was amusing how fast those little dwarven legs could move...when they wanted too.
"We have reports of Qunari approaching Skyhold."
Tama stood a little straighter .. Qunari? Coming to Skyhold?..Briskly looking through the papers still clenched in her hand there was no sign of anyone coming to Skyhold. Both women began walking to the large archway, "How many?" Tama spoke trying to calm her nerves with each step towards the cobblestone archway.
"That's the thing Inquisitor … there is only one." That made Tama stop immediately and give Harding a questioning look.
"Only one?" Continuing on both women were met with a very confused Cullen, Cassandra and of course Varric. All three were standing a little on edge as soldiers began climbing the walls above them ready to defend.
Her mind was in overdrive, what in the fade was one Qunari doing this far north? Alone even? Tama thought she knew the most basic of combat strategies when it came to the Qun, however it had been a long time since she fought side by side with her brothers and sisters, so could this be a new plan of attack? Was that why there was no word from Seheron?
"Is that the big guy?" Varric spoke looking ahead as a large tall figure came into view walking at a leisurely pace.
Tama frowned, "No. Wrong horns." She spoke the disappointment apparent in her voice. Squinting trying to get a better view of their visitor, Tama gasped with surprise as the figure came into view. Without warning she dropped the papers she was still holding and began running full speed towards the stranger.
Smiling Tama stood up tall as her eyes took in the older but familiar face, "Shanedon Sten."
The older warrior stood up tall making Tama seem to be as small as a human, "Shanedon Tamassran." Adjusting the harness holding his broadsword on his back nothing could've prepared him for the tight embrace from Tama.
"It has been so long brother." Standing back she saw a small smile trying to tug it's way onto his face. Sten had never been one for facial expressions but Tama knew by his eyes that he was as happy as she was.
"Sister. It seems these people have made you soft." He spoke wiping away a small tear away from her cheek. Motioning for her to join him both began walking back towards Skyhold.
"You had us all worried." Tama spoke earning her a grunt of approval, "What are you doing here? ...Sten?" She watched as he went deep into thought before speaking.
"This is a conversation for another time Tamassran. Let us get warmed and fed first."
Varric stood to the side, his hand still tightly holding onto Bianca, "Maker! I didn't think they made them any bigger than Bull." He spoke in shock and amusement as the tall Qunari stranger walked past them in conversation with Tama.
"Do they get any bigger?" Cassandra spoke crossing her arms.
"Why? Feeling giddy are we Seeker?" Varric chuckled as he saw her blush a little.
"Now is not the time Varric." Rolling her eyes she quickly began to follow behind Tama and the visitor.
Sten looked around as they entered the large hall of Skyhold, it was impressive. It stood strong against the wild backdrop of the mountains. He also noticed the signs of it seeing some warfare, when? he did not know, however it was still impressive to see it standing tall and proud after all this time. "Why do they not tremble in fear?" Sten whispered in Qunlat as he noticed humans, elves even dwarfs bowing with respect to both him and Tamassran.
"Things are a little different here from the rest of Thedas." Tama spoke smiling a little at his bemusement, "We have much to speak on brother."
"Yes we do Tamassran."
Shanedon - A respectful greeting.
Sten - Infantry Platoon Commander.
Tamassran - Priestess of the Qun.