Chapter 15
Parvuils 6
Dear Falon,
It is now afternoon and Alistair does not wake. I checked the wound and applied a salve to it and changed the bandage. People have moved out of the chantry and back into their homes, now that the attacks have stopped. I talked with Tegan and he suggests giving me another day for us to rest before continuing on with everything else. I admit, though not guiltily, that I ate Alistair's food. Well, he is not awake, so I see no harm. Finally leaving his side I assist around the chantry in placing things in order and stack book or repairing ones that need it. Tegan actually seemed shocked I knew how. I mean, how often is it you see a noble's only daughter healing wounded men, cleaning, making potions and repairing books? Sten moved benches in place and Leliana and Morrigan (forcefully) helped around town with people trying to get their lives back in order.
The knights also helped and food is even passed around to those who have none, as for water. Children are back to playing with each other as if nothing happened, which I count a blessing. Leliana and I ate an early lunch together and "chatted". She thinks Tegan is handsome, but notices the way he is around me and wonders if we are, or were, "together." I assure her we are not and think she should try flirting with him. Andraste only knows how much that will keep him off my back. Literally and figuratively. Many people come to me or my companions and express their gratitude. I tell them that we were happy to help and even more so that everyone is safe. Chaka follows me everywhere I go, also receiving praises from the people. He is no doubt getting spoiled by it. I can always tell by the way he lifts his head. I simply look at him and shake my head.
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Night once again but this time Alistair has awoken. When he woke he was so confused and I assumed he began to panic. I was quickly at his side and assured him that everything was alright. I gave him a potion to drink and helped him sit up to drink it. He didn't seem to like it much, but complied in drinking it. He asked about the village and I told him of our progress and plans for later on. I told him he'd have to sit out because of his wound. I could tell he wanted to protest, but he knew that he would have to and I would not change my mind. I got him some food and he, literally, at like a starving dog. He even ate seconds and then thirds.
We chatted a bit as he ate and I told him that Tegan suggested that we meet him at the mill in the morning. At Tegan's name Alistair had a strange look on his face and I asked him what was wrong. He said it was nothing but I could tell there was something wrong. I didn't pry, though. I gave Alistair another potion to help him sleep and also to help with his pain. It didn't take but a minute after he drank it that he fell asleep and now he snores. I took one of the books that we repaired and I will read it once I am done writing this letter. I will let you know how tomorrow goes.
Yours, Vercy