They all stood in the courtyard of Skyhold, checking everything one last time before they set off once again to The Stormed Coast. Luckily Tama had given Dorian enough notice of their early departure that she didn't have to face a grumpy and vengeful tevinter so early in the morning. She had already made that mistake once and thankfully she did not need another lesson on how to not wake a mage.

There were only a few people standing around, after all the sun had just begun to peek over the distant mountains, everyone else were safe in their beds.

Adjusting her gloves, Tama checked her supplies again, they had cleared the area previously but that did not stop her from carrying extra smoke bombs, potions, lockpicks and of course her favourite homemade poison that would knock anything down. "Are we all set?" she asked looking to Blackwall, Varric and Dorian. She was met with grumbles, she had warned them of an early departure.

Grabbing the reins of her horse, Tama began making her way underneath the large archway which was the entry to Skyhold, the soft sound of the horses' hoofs against the cobblestone seeming to echo throughout the whole of Skyhold. Adjusting in her seat she looked back once and waved as she noticed a small figure waving back.

"At least one person seemed to see it fit to see us off." Dorian grumbled pulling his horse alongside hers, Tama chuckled he was such a delight in the morning.

"Hopefully we won't be too long away from your comforts." That earned her a small smile and a chuckle from Varric who was riding alongside Blackwall on a smaller horse.

"Honestly Tama, I am fine with the wilderness and its charms, but if it starts to ruin my outfit then the charm ends."

"Oh we can't have our very own tevinter looking a bit unbecoming." Varric taunted with his so called 'snob' impersonation.

"I am sure Dorian can pull off the wild man look." Tama winked at a chuckling Varric who was shortly joined by Blackwall's deep rumble of a laugh.

"Darling I could be wearing my birthday suit whilst mounted on the back of a duffulo and still look majestic and charming."

Tama had to tighten her grip on the reins as she laughed at the mental image Dorian had just instilled on her mind, "Now that would be a sight for Skyhold." she laughed eventually holding her stomach as her muscles protested.

All of them had been riding along with pleasant conversation back and forth when the first drops of rain began, sighing Tama pulled her hood onto her head. It had taken her a while to get the measurements correct considering her horns were not as accommodating to fashion as Vivienne or Josephine would of liked, pulling her jacket closer to her trying to avoid as much rain as possible, which of course was a losing battle after all when you were in The Storm Coast.

The rain began to pour as they reached a perfect camping spot hidden between some trees which helped shelter them a little from the coastal winds which seemed to batter the land non stop. It reminded Tama a little of the Wounded Coast, all that was missing was a few more shipwrecks and the odd band of bandits. Leaving the horses to graze nearby, Tama wrapped her arms around her body and walked to the fire. Thank the heavens for mages she thought as she noticed a small fire being started.

"Well this is just pleasant." Dorian grumbled, pulling his own hood over his now curly and wind swept hair. Tama grumbled in her agreement before sitting down on a sodden wooden log, she no longer cared if her clothes became wet, from the weight of them already they seemed to holding half the ocean.

"Blackwall." Tama queried between bites of Ram meat, "What do you think has happened to the wardens?" Tama did not know if this was a sensitive subject with him, after all Liliana had made her queries known it had gnawed at Tama, the wardens could not just disappear could they?

Blackwall shifted his legs and studied the fire a moment before speaking, "I do not know." He rubbed his bearded chin in thought, "We kind of disappear when there is no blight. There is no need for us. But still for there to be no sign whatsoever that is very troubling."

Nodding Tama took another bite, the Ram meat was slowly growing on her it was becoming one of her favourite snacks. "Hopefully we will find what we are looking for." she frowned placing the last piece in her mouth she began warming her hands with the fire, which was somehow withstanding the forces of the elements.

"Ok enough doom and gloom." Dorian clapped his hands together, "Time for some team bonding." Tama shifted in her seat looking away from the mage, Varric caressed Bianca who obediently sat next to him and Blackwall grunted with what could be taken as either acceptance or disagreement.

"Now now…" he continued, "I am curious about our leader." he placed his chin in his hands and pleadingly looked at Tama who could only roll her eyes.

"Fine." she pouted, "Ask away." waving a hand in his direction. She knew if she resisted he would keep pestering her till she agreed. He was like a child who wanted that one sweet and no matter what excuse you used he would find a way to wear you down and finally gain a victory.

"Good." Dorian smiled "So.. Tell me my dearest Tama." here we go she thought… "What do you think of our band of misfits?"

Tama looked at him, Varric and Blackwall who were also looking at her with interest, clearing her throat she let her legs splay out in front of her, "Everyone has their own little quirks, but for some reason it all works together." she mentally smiled to herself that was a good answer.

Varric chuckled, "Quirks !? I think you just mean good old fashioned crazy."

"Excuse me." Dorian interrupted looking shocked.

"Oh don't get me started sparkler I have seen you eyeing up a certain commander and not to mention that literature … even made me blush."

Tama laughed she couldn't imagine the great author Varric Tethras blushing over some literature smutt. Ok, so she wasn't going to admit it in public but she had grown fond of Varric's writings and she enjoyed reading Dorian's wide range of well particular books, they had both helped pass the odd evening.

"Oh please my dear dwarf, making you blush is only the start." Dorian winked before joining in with Tama's laughter.

"We are all odd." Blackwall interjected placing a new log of wood onto the fire making it burst with new life, "In our own little ways." he added before sitting back warming his gloved hands with the heat.

"Yes well… I think the oddest members would have to be …" Varric thought for a moment scratching at his chin, "Definitely bright eyes." She sat straighter hearing her name, "And the big guy." that earned him a groan as Tama placed her head in her hands in defeat.

"Oh yes my two favourite Qunari" Dorian chimed before moving closer to Tama who was now cursing under her breath, "It is strange before I met you and Bull I thought all Qunari were boring, brainless heathens."

Tama chuckled, looking up and smiled, "Well Bull does give the impression of a brainless heathen so I can not blame you for that observation."

"Ouch bright eyes." Varric chuckled once again patting Bianca next to him.

"You on the other hand my dear are quite the puzzle still." Dorian smiled, "So tell us something new about yourself." she noticed how he put more charm into his voice and it was only a matter of wearing her down before he would get his answer, sighing Tama shifted in her seat.

"Before this happened." she wiggled her left hand even though it was covered with her leather glove she could feel it there sitting underneath her skin waiting .. "I was just a boring old Qunari, doing my work."

"Wait!" Varric leant forward, "You were in Kirkwall?"

"Yes I was." she held up her hand before Varric could bombard her with questions and continued, "And yes before you ask I knew the Arishok and yes I knew of Hawke, she is quite the human." Tama could not help the admiration in her voice. She remembered the first time she had spied the so called Hawke from where she was attending a sister of hers. The woman was surrounded by Qunari and Tama could only smile to herself as she noticed that the woman did not step down or break eye contact with the Arishok.

"Andraste's great tits! Tama!" Varric sat surprised, "What were you doing there?"

"Doing my work. As demanded by the Qun."

"Well that does not sound very precise." Dorian started playing with his mustache.

All at once her three companions began throwing questions at her. Rubbing her temples and groaning Tama stood, "Leave it there for now." she turned to walk away but turned back before adding, "I need some air." she muttered before standing and retreating from the camp fire, letting her legs walk automatically away from the three curious beings. 'Had she given too much away?' Her mind kept replaying the conversation, analysing every little bit, she hated this. But would they understand? she doubted it, gazing over her shoulder she noticed none of them had followed her. Good. They definitely would not understand, she had seen the looks they had all given Bull when he first joined knowing he was connected to the Qun. She couldn't bring herself to even imagine what the others would say about their so called herald of Andraste.

Continuing deep in her thoughts it wasn't till she felt the soft crashing of waves against her mud sodden boots, looking down Tama frowned before looking up, had she really walked this far. Pulling her hood back she shielded her eyes from the rain while looking back, she could just make out the soft glow of the camp fire, so it was not that far but still. Turning back she folded her arms gazing at the ocean the pebbles beneath her feet softly settling with her weight. Sighing she rubbed at her temple trying to ward off another headache.

Soon she would have to tell everyone and then everyone … will most likely freak out and there will be even more chaos. Biting her bottom lip she thought hard, if she could wait til this inquisition business was finished she could just vanish, leave a note or something. That had been her first plan of action, groaning she clenched her fists she needed a better plan than that, what was she? a child running away from home?

Kicking the pebbles beneath her she cursed at the top of her lungs letting all her frustration be carried away by the howling wind, taking deep breaths she felt better but still she would have to face it sooner or later, and a sight that would be.

Suddenly the ground beneath her rumbled catching her balance she glanced to her feet noticing pebbles from behind her were being somehow thrown into the ocean, looking back her eyes went wide stumbling back she swallowed before the roaring began to deafen her.

DRAGON!