I can not apologise enough that I have not updated this in god knows how many months. However I have not given up on Tama & Bull. Their journey continues. Like I have previously said the story may not follow the game but I hope you enjoy nonetheless.

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Once again time seemed to be racing by. Sten had become a familiar presence at Skyhold whether it be within the training grounds or spending time with Tama as she tried to not drown in all the paperwork of Thedas.

Another meeting within the war room had Tama rubbing her forehead as the now regular headache began. Walking through Josephine's office Tama was startled when she heard Sten's deep voice coming from next to the fireplace, "Tamassran come spar." She could only chuckle before following him as he strode ahead.

They made their way away from the normal training grounds and continued around to the small clearing next to the stables. Without any warning Tama had to duck and roll as Sten threw a punch into her direction, "No warning Sten?" She spoke in Qunlat before dodging a number of attacks.

Throwing off her jacket Tama stood holding herself in a defensive stance, grinning she motioned for Sten to come closer earning her a deep chuckle from the man as they began their regular dance of punches and kicks. Losing track of time once more it was only when she was once more pinned beneath Sten that she realized the sky was now red as the sun began to set. She tried to move but noticed his grip had tightened throwing him a questioning look she noticed him frown before speaking, "Your spymaster is here." Turning her head to the side Tama saw Liliana standing there clutching a letter.

Releasing her Tama stood up wiping the sweat from her brow whilst approaching her spymaster, "Inquisitor word from Seheron." Tama held her breath as she recognised the wax signature holding the paper closed. Wiping her hands down the front of her breeches Tama took the letter not taking any notice of Liliana's leave.

Grabbing her jacket from the floor Tama took no notice of anyone as she began striding through Skyhold. Before she could stop herself she found herself in the presence of the eyes of Andraste. Sitting down at the statue's feet Tama braced herself as she broke the seal from Seheron. Tama knew the handwriting in front of her,

Boss,

Should be arriving in Skyhold in a few days. Tell Krem to open the caskets.

Wait … that was it? Tama turned the paper over to see if there was anything more and just like she expected there was … nothing. Cursing loudly in Qunlat her voice echoed within the confines of the small room. Crumpling the paper in her hand she threw it to the ground in disgust. The horned bastard! After leaving without a word, no word for months this is what he sends her? No how are you doing? … Tama punched the ground at her side, oh he was going to pay.

Everyone was happily dining within the main hall. It had come quite the tradition that once a week everyone met within the great hall and dined together. Tama couldn't quite pinpoint where or who started this but as she sat there looking over the various tables, she couldn't help but smile softly as everyone laughed, ate and reminisced. The large doors swung open letting the cold air from outside in making a number of people curse loudly. However Tama held her breath when she saw a very familiar figure striding his way towards the main table. Bull. Shuffling in her seat a small smile came to her face as his features were highlighted by the numerous candles scattered throughout the place, but it soon crumbled into a frown when she noticed a number of people were following behind him, most notably another qunari.

"Boss! Everyone it's good to be back." His voice boomed within the hall making the others raise their goblets in acknowledgement.

"So the big guy has finally returned." Varric spoke up noticing the discomfort on Tama's face as she tried to hide it.

Bull was about to speak again but Tama interrupted him, "Going to introduce your friends?" Her hand idly began tracing the outline of her too empty goblet.

"Ahh yes. Inquisitor you have met Gat." Yes. She remembered the small elf male from the Stormed Coast, where she had nearly sacrificed the chargers to his dislike. The elf bowed simply, smiling a little. Seemed he had forgiven her orders. She noticed the other qunari stepped up, a female. "Inquisitor this is Arvaarad." Tama gripped the edge of the table in front of her.

The female seemed to have picked up Tama's hostility as she looked down at the so called mighty Inquisitor. She spoke in fluent qunlat, "I would say it is a pleasure, however the stories seem to have been that stories." Tama growled her dislike of the woman in front of her. However the woman kept speaking, she turned to Bull completely ignoring her, "Let us eat and rest."

"Josephine please arrange some accommodations for our guests." Tama spoke before turning her attention back to the others as everyone went back to eating.

Bull crossed his arms as he looked at her, she had become stronger since he left, more confident in her role it seemed. Then again it might have been something to do with the male qunari sitting at her side. He continued to watch from the side as they both seemed to share deep conversation, their body language showing familiarity between the two. "Hey Krem who is that?" He asked taking a long drink of ale as he took a seat.

"Oh Sten." Krem couldn't help but chuckle into his mug as Bull scowled over his own mug, "Seems pretty decent guy for a qunari."

He continued watching as the others seem to welcome this newcomer with open arms. He would be lying to himself if he didn't feel that little pinch of jealousy in his gut but he quickly dampened it with another deep drink of ale. It seemed he had some catching up to do.

The night proceeded without incident. Food and wine were still flowing and it seemed that none of her guests had noticed her hostility, thankfully Arvaarad had not returned back to the hall. Tama would have to ask Josephine tomorrow where exactly she had placed their guests so she would be able to avoid them at any cost. Bidding her companions good night Tama emptied her goblet before retiring to her quarters for the night. As she climbed the stairs her mind went back to Bull. Why the hell had he bought Arvaarad here? He knew many of the people here were mages, hell you just had to take a look at Dorian and Vivienne and there were no illusions as to what they are. So why?

As she entered her room Tama's mind went into overdrive. The Qun did not let a Arvaarad wonder about without cause, and then it came to her as she placed her jacket on the back of one of the sofa's, lifting her left and up she scowled, the Qun was here for the anchor.

Punching the stone wall to her side Tama cursed loudly nothing could be peaceful. Now she had nobles, royalty and now the Qun on her doorstep. Running a now painful hand through her hair Tama sighed deeply this wasn't how it was meant to be.

"Troubled?" Jumping Tama cursed once more as she saw Bull casually leaning against the stairs. She hadn't even heard him walking up and he definitely wasn't the quietest of people.

"What is it Bull?" Her tone was forced as he watched her walked towards her desk and began pouring herself a drink.

"I expected a more warm welcome home." Bull watched her carefully he could tell from her body language something was making her nervous and the last time he had seen that look she had ended up halfway across Thedas in the hands of mad humans. When she wasn't going to talk Bull stepped forward while looking around the room, "Is something wrong?" He ducked as the glass flew past his head shattering on the wall behind him.

"Something wrong? … SOMETHING WRONG!" Tama couldn't find enough things to throw at the big horned idiot. Tama couldn't help but growl as he stood there all mighty. She wished she had her daggers at her side but currently they were sitting down in the undercroft. Shaking her head she went to the balcony trying to get as much of the cold night air into her lungs.

Gripping the stone edge Tama turned her head and spoke quietly, "You brought an Arvaarad here." Shaking her head once more she closed her eyes.

Bull stood watching her shrink into herself and when he heard the words he frowned. Taking small steps he approached her back, "Tamassran." He watched her back shake as her full name left his lips, "I couldn't say no. You should know this."

She spoke in Qunlat letting her head drop to her chest, "You brought an Arvaarad to Skyhold Hissrad. An Arvaarad to a place practically flowing with magic. And this…" She held up her palm the faint green glowing brightly in the night sky. "What am I to do Bull? Demand they all submit to the Qun. Appease the Arvaarad or face a siege from my brothers and sisters and watch everyone under my protection die?"

Tama could feel his presence behind her how could she not the man could take up half her quarters without trying. "Nothing has been decided yet Tama." Placing his hands on either shoulder he could feel her shaking underneath his touch. "Let Arvaarad do her thing. She will go back to Seheron and it will be done." Even he knew it wouldn't be that simple. It never was when it came to the Qun. Hell it had taken all the skills he had picked up over the years to explain the situation that happened on The Stormed Coast. "Hey." Pulling her to his chest he couldn't help but take in her scent, she hadn't changed. It was the same smell he would recall when he was finally alone within the Seheron main camp. "I have a question." He felt her nod as they both stood silently, "Have I been replaced by a Sten?" He was taken by surprised when he heard her laughing.

The anger had been drained from her as he wrapped his arms around her. She remembered this feeling, it was safe and comforting. However when he asked his question she couldn't help the build up of laughter. "Are you jealous?" She squeaked when she felt him squeeze her in warning. "Sten is very dear to me. He …" She tried to think how the others would word it, "He is my older brother. My family." She could feel him relax a little. "Although he is tall." She laughed again when he growled in warning. They both stood silently gazing out over Skyhold when Tama spoke once again, "What are we going to do?"

Bull knew it was a question to a multitude of things. However Arvaarad was the biggest concern at the moment. They would have to play this carefully. There was no use in hiding the fact that there were mages within Skyhold. No this would have to be played very carefully. He breathed in her scent again, nuzzling into her neck, "We can come up with a plan tomorrow Tama." He felt her still beneath him as he lightly began running his lips against her skin, "But now.." He grinned as he felt her gasp as he nibbled on her ear, "I want my welcome home."

Tama groaned as she felt his lips on her skin, his large hands beginning to run over the length of her body making her shiver with anticipation. She knew that she shouldn't be letting him have his way after what he had done. However he was back whispering delicious things into her ear as his fingers began working on the fastenings of her clothes.

Turning she bit her bottom lip as she saw the want and need in his face. Placing a hand on his chest she gently pushed him back into the room, licking her lips when she felt the expanse of muscle twitch underneath her fingertips.

His legs hit the back of the bed making him sit down with a thump as she stood over him. Tama smiled as she began running her hands over his horns earning her a moan of lust from his lips. She kissed him once more, his hands threading into her hair and holding her in place as they tasted each other. Heavens she had missed the big fool.

Taking a step back she lowered herself to her knees, releasing him from his trousers she smirked to herself when she saw him twitch as the night air hit his hot skin. "Someone has missed me." She spoke looking up at him, but as he was about to answer back she took him fully into her mouth making him grip the back of her head in support.

Bull had to calm himself. He had forgotten how much the woman kneeling down in front of him could make him lose control. Cursing in qunlat he felt her moan against him as she began taking him further into her throat. If she kept doing that he wouldn't be able to last much longer. The heat began to build in his lower stomach as she began bobbing her head, teasing him with curl of her tongue. His muscles began tensing, there was no way he was going to last, looking down was his undoing. There she was, himself fully seated within her mouth and she was looking at him with desire. He growled a warning but it only seemed to further her onslaught making him buck his hips, taking control before pulsing his release into her mouth. He watched in awe as she took all of him, sitting back she licked her lips before kissing him, making sure he tasted himself on her tongue. "Welcome home."