Celene, Briala, and Gaspard went out to a nearby balcony- the cool night air welcome after that unpleasant ordeal.

"Your sister attempted regicide in front of the entire court, Gaspard." Briala snarled.

"You're the spymaster," Gaspard replied with just as much venom. "If anyone new this atrocity was coming, it was you."

"You don't deny your involvement." Briala jided.

"I do deny it! I knew nothing of Florianne's plans! But you... you knew it all and did nothing!"

Briala scoffed. "I don't know which is better: that you think I'm all-seeing or that you're trying so hard to play innocent and failing."

"Enough!" Celene said, finally interceding. "We will not bicker while Tevinter plots against our nation. For the safety of the empire, I will have answers."

"Every one of you is implicated." Una said, joining them. "You all conspired to allow this to happen."

Celene's eyes narrowed as she turned her nose up at Una a bit. "That's a bold claim, Inquisitor. Are you prepared to defend it?"

"You allowed the Grand Duke to sneak soldiers in, hoping he'd make a politically foolish move." Una said, starting with Celene.

Gaspard looked at her. "That's duplicitous even for you, Celene."

"You took the bait." Una turned to him next. "I met your mercenary captain, Your Grace. He says you were ready to attack tonight."

Briala smirked. "Clever move, if you were trying to get hanged for treason."

"Let's not forget Briala, she was playing both of you. She murdered your ambassadors and sent you each forged letters." Una was beginning to grow tired of The Game and all of this unnecessary bullshit.

"Even if I did, you can't touch me."

Una glared at her, but kept her cool. "No one will defend you once it's revealed that you and Celene were lovers when she burned Halamshiral's alienage."

Celene sighed. "You've made your point. What do you want?"

Una looked to the Empress. "You are three of the best minds in the empire. You could do so much for Orlais and your people if you just stopped fighting."

"It is remarkably... optimistic to believe that the three of us could ever forget our differences, Inquisitor."

Now that everything had been brought out into the open, Celene turned to return to the court, wishing to make a speech.

"I cannot believe you want to make a speech. This is foolish." Briala spat.

"We have no choice." Celene glanced back at her former lover. "The nobility requires an answer for what happened."

Gaspard stopped just a few strides ahead of them. "Unless you want to pretend the war was all a dream? That would go over well." He turned back to face them for a moment. "No more dithering. We make the cut swift and clean. Kindest to all of us."

Una followed Celene and Gaspard as they made their way back to the balcony to address the court- Celene being the first to speak."

"Lords and Ladies of the court, we are pleased to announce that an accord has been reached. Our cousin Gaspard will now hold a place of honor in our cabinet."

Murmurs erupted within the crowd and Gaspard stepped forward next.

"Friends, we assembled are the leaders of the empire. We must set the example for all Thedas. We cannot be at war with each other while the Fade itself challenges our borders."

Celene stepped towards the banister, placing her hands delicately on the rail. "We must stand united, or surely we will fall alone."

Una took a deep breath and stood next to Celene. "We will save Thedas from calamity, but only together may we accomplish this."

"We will heal our wounded country. A long road of reconstruction lies before us." Celene added. "But tonight, we celebrate the arrival of peace. Let the festivities commence!"

"There you are! Everyone's been looking for you."

Una looked behind her as Cullen joined her. "Sorry..."

"Things have calmed down for the moment. Are you alright?"

Una sighed. "I'm just worn out. Tonight has been... very long. And I think I've had my fill off nobles for a good long while."

"I'm glad it's over." Cullen offered her a smile, putting a hand on her shoulder. "I know it's foolish, but I was worried for you tonight."

Clapping sounded from inside and a new song began. "I may never have another chance like this, so I must ask." Cullen said, offering her his hand. "May I have this dance, my lady?"

Una smiled and took his hand, letting him pull her into his arms and let him lead.

"I was surprised to see you dancing with the Grand Duchess earlier." Cullen noted.

"I... had to ask Leliana and Josephine to teach me..." Una admitted, blushing deeply with embarrassment. "We did not have dances of this... caliber."

"I can imagine." Cullen chuckled. "You're an excellent student, Una."

"Thanks."

They danced in silence for a moment or two, then Una asked, "Cullen...?"

"What is it?"

"What are we... going to do about us..?"

"What do you mean?"

"We..." Una sighed, looking up at him. "We haven't exactly talked about what happened at Griffon Wing Keep..."

"Do you... regret it?"

"No, no, Lady, no. I don't regret it at all, it's just..." Una looked away. "My biggest fear in getting close to anyone has been losing them or falling myself and leaving them grieving..."

"We will always face hardships and war, at some point or another. That's just how the world works." Cullen stopped them for a moment, reaching up to lift her chin towards him. "But the best part of it all is finding that one person you can trust to stand by you through it all, to help you stay grounded when you need it. And finding that person makes everything worth it because it means you won't have to face it alone."

"Cullen..."

"Una, you've done so much for me and I don't even think you realize it. Let me do the same for you."

Una leaned into his hand when he moved it to cup her cheek. "You already have." She met his amber gaze and offered him a smile, moving her hands to his chest as she leaned forward to kiss him.

Cullen returned her kiss, lingering for a moment before pulling away and pressing his forehead to hers.

"I am yours, Cullen. As long as you will have me."

"And I am yours, Una."