The sound of light snoring slowly made its presence known to her. Like a wild beast running towards her, the more she awoke, the louder it seemed. Slowly blinking, Desilinaris first noted the sun beams filtering into her room in the many colors from the stained glass windows. The sun was just peaking over the mountains so it was still early morning.

The snoring hit her ears again and she sat up to find the source, but something heavy was draped over her midsection. Turning carefully, Sili found the form of Varric resting peacefully next to her. Looking back to her room, no one else was around, so she guessed he was watching over her last night.

Desilinaris stretched a bit before making her way out from under Varric's arm and from her bed. The dwarf was either that heavy of a sleeper or was allowing Sili some freedom. Either way, she took it and walked out to her balcony that faced the mountains. Surprisingly, even this high up, it was still moderately warm and she welcomed it.

Signing, she leaned her back against the railing and let her mind wander back over the last day. After the dragon, everything was hazy. Her headache grew the longer she was thinking about it and it must have showed.

"Keep that up and I think that vein might pop." Varric said from the doorway, "Come sit down and let me know if there is anything I can help with."

Sili looked to Varric, taking his outstretched arm as he lead her back to the couch. It was nice of Varric, but something was just making her uncomfortable about him being here. She sat on the couch, nearly shrinking into one side as Varric sat on the other. The dwarf noticed this and his face fell, almost hurt. Was there something wrong that she was afraid of him now?

"Sili, what's wrong?" Varric asked, not moving, "Did I do something, say something?"

The Inquisitor thought a moment before smiling at him, "Just don't want Bianca to get jealous. You were in my bed after all." But her face fell once she said that and really looked to the merchant, "Tell me, what did happen yesterday? Was it that bad to warrant you to lay in my bed?"

"What do you remember? I can just fill in the blanks." Varric supplied, not sure how she would take the situation.

"After being thrown into the wall, once the dragon was dying... Not much. I think the Iron Bull carried me back, but I don't remember ever getting to Skyhold. I can see... feel things that might have happened. Someone washed my hair, then I know I dreamed..." Sili then looked to Varric, almost horrified, "Did I dream out loud, dream walk?"

"No, but that would have been interesting. Don't get mad, alright?" Varric sighed, rubbing his neck, "Tiny cleaned your head, felt real bad about the whole thing, too. Cole said you were lost in the fade so we sent for Solas to make sure everything was alright. He didn't say much of anything so none of us know what it was about. All he said was that your head was injured some time ago, never healed?" Varric supplied, watching Sili.

She sat a moment, a flurry of emotions across her face, but anger wasn't one of them. Knowing Solas had seen those two memories, Sili almost felt embarrassed. Then she looked to Varric again, "Did I talk in my sleep? Who... Just tell me Varric, what happened?"

Varric inwardly groaned, "All we know; we being Cullen, Cole, myself, and Leliana, is that your head injury was due to someone name Aranien. You were awake briefly and told us a little about the incident, but you drifted back off before our lovely Spymaster could ask you more. Of which, they do wish to talk to you about all that and I want to be included."

"Why would you want to do that, Varric?" Sili asked, uncurling herself and looking oddly at the dwarf, "Is this concern or fodder for your stories?"

"Both, actually." Varric admitted, "Though the story you have would be a good one, I am curious on what happened. You basically said that this Aranien was less of an elf than Sera." Varric was chuckling by the end.

"Besides all that, do you know what needs to be done?" Sili asked, trying to concentrate on something else. Though she knew Varric would love the full story, now wasn't the time.

"I know the Winter Palace event is coming up soon, but we need to head to the Western Approach also. Hawke will be there within a week and I know it will take us at least three." Varric supplied, "Though I think everyone would like you to rest, which means Winter Palace then to the Western Approach."

"Either way, I probably should get ready and meet with Cullen, Leliana, and Josephine. After a walk around the ramparts." Sili noted, getting up and walking to one of the doors in her room. It lead up to an alcove where she kept most of her things and a spare set of clothes to walk around Skyhold in. She had been in a recruits under garments, that being a light shirt and some shorts, and guessed Leliana had changed her.

Rummaging, she found one that Dorian had bought her at Val Royeaux. It was a blue green tinted outfit. It was almost like her grayish Skyhold outfit, long sleeves and nearly tight to her skin, but all the hems were loose and the neckline sat between her collarbones, not up to her neck. It was nice and she hadn't had a change to wear it. Changing quickly, Sili rejoined Varric who was now waiting by the stairs.

"Very nice, Inquisitor. I dare say you would make the empress jealous." Varric nodded in approval, "Care if I join your little walk?"

"Why?" Sili asked before even thinking, "I mean... Yes, you would be most welcomed, but..."

"In truth, you scared the shit outta me yesterday. Right now, I am just worried and I am not letting you walk around unescorted." Varric stated as they descended the stairs.

"I am sorry to have worried everyone so much, but it does happen and you all know good and well that it will happen more." Sili replied, opening the door from her room to the balcony tower, "Seriously, I'm not made of glass."

"I know, I get it. You're Dalish, you're made of wood." Varric laughed, dodging the light backhand from Sili, "Where shall we start first?"

"Let's goto the gardens and walk around to the stables. By then, everyone should be up and we can get some breakfast." Sili smiled, opening the door to the main hall.

Varric and Sili kept to the wall, trying hard not to be seen by any servants who were preparing breakfast. The two rouges were almost to the door when another servant meet them at the doorway.

It was one that came from Skyhold and knew Sili very well the Inquisitor's habits. One being early morning walks where she wasn't to be called 'Inquisitor'. She quickly curtsied as Varric was nice enough to hold the door open for both women.

"Miss Sili? Will you be having breakfast here or privately?" The servant asked.

"I will be here, with everyone else. Thanks Iriani." Sili smiled and nearly ran from the hall before anyone else saw her.

"Miss Sili, I'll have to remember that one." Varric smiled as they made their way through the garden and towards to stairs leading up to the walls.

"I just don't care for formalities before the whole of Skyhold is up. Once this place is alive, then all that crap can begin." Sili shrugged, "The servants have enough to worry about in the mornings anyway."

"That's awfully nice of you." Varric replied, "Don't see that happening much anymore."

"That's because most in my position have never been anything else. They know nothing of civility, kindness, and knowing what others go through. Iron Bull really made me think of that whenever things get bad." Sili stated sternly, "I have a hard time not yelling at some of our guests when they act up like that. I wish Josephine would let me since this isn't their home, it's ours."

"You walk a fine line there, Miss Sili. No one would do it better." Varric nodded in understanding, "I can hardly deal with the merchants guild and dwarven nobility isn't any better."

The two walked up to the ramparts and started their trek around Skyhold in comfortable silence. The sun was now above the mountain range which meant the stronghold would be waking up soon. It felt nice, the sun and the silence, but she knew it wouldn't last. If she was to stay at Skyhold a few days, that meant other kinds of work was needed of her.

Varric and Sili passed the tavern and she stopped, "Want to stop here or keep going? I think I might make my way back to the main hall."

"You may want to talk to Chuckles. I know he hasn't been out of his little hole since helping you from the Fade." Varric supplied, "I don't see how that one memory lead to that, unless he saw more than leading on."

"One memory led to another, literally." Sili supplied, "After breakfast... I think we can all goto the tavern and I will tell my tale. Though I think I need to talk to both Solas and Iron Bull."

"Let Tiny eat, he is still brooding over what happened." Varric snorted.

"Again, why would he?" Sili asked, "I just know now that to let him have all the fun at first."

Varric slapped the door, laughing as they walked through, "You know he would, too."

"Exactly... Oh wait, we need to go around. Cullen is probably just now rising." Sili said, stopping by a stairway.

Varric grabbed her arm and dragged her, "Curly doesn't sleep. He won't care, especially if that means he can check on you."

Desilinaris rolled her eyes, but allowed the merchant dwarf to lead her through Cullen's office. To Varric's great amusement and Sili's embarrassment, the Commander was already up and looking over reports. At the sound of his door opening, he looked up to see the two and stood upright.

"Inquisitor?" Cullen sounded amazed, "What are you doing? Varric what are you plotting?"

"Curly, I am shocked and hurt that you would think I would do anything that would taint our dear Inquisitor's good name." Varric feigned hurt, looking between the two.

Sili just raised her eyebrows and tried not to bust out laughing, "Whatever helps you Varric. Excuse us, Commander. We are just passing through on a morning walk."

"Not a problem. May I ask, how are you feeling this morning?" Cullen asked, walking around his desk.

"Besides a little groggy and embarrassed... Better than a few times I have returned." Sili shrugged, "Though I don't think the headache will hit me until later."

"That is why we are hoping you will stay at Skyhold for a few days." Cullen replied quickly.

Though Varric caught the concern, it seems Sili hadn't noticed, "Something tells me that between the three of you, I will be just as busy."

"Come along, Miss Sili. Breakfast will be served soon and Iriani looked like she was savin' a spot for you.

"You are eating in the main hall, then?" Cullen asked, but Sili just nodded, "Then may accompany you the rest of your walk?"

"The more the merrier. Shall we head through the rotunda and grab Solas?" Sili asked, making her way to the door across from Cullen's desk.

"I haven't seen Chuckles eat... ever. Either way, he'll want to see you." Varric sighed.

Sili just nodded slightly, opening the door for the other two. They walked out of Cullen's office, watching as they made their way across to the rotunda as Skyhold began to come alive. Soldiers making their rounds, nobles were entering the main hall, and servants scurried about. Sili couldn't keep the smile from her face and breathed the mountain air in deep.

As they entered, Solas could be seen pacing, which could have been either good or bad. Upon hearing the footsteps, Solas stopped and turned to see who was visiting. A smile slowly formed, seeing Sili walking towards him. After their normal pleasantries, Solas asked about Sili's health and other matters. Replying that she was no worse for ware, she quickly changed the subject to breakfast.

"We are all, most of us, will be having breakfast in the main hall." Sili hinted.

"Then to the tavern for drinks and stories." Varric added, "Mainly one about our dear Miss Sili's fight with this Aranien. I want to punch him now..."

"If the crowd bothers you, you can stay up in the rafters with Cole. Give him help if he becomes overwhelmed?" Sili offered.

"That is... very kind of you, Desilinaris." Solas genuinely smiled, "Even though you are hurt, in many ways, you still have the instinct to look out for others."

"I think she wants all of us there to watch Iron Bull, actually." Cullen added, heading towards the door that led to the main hall, "I know I will be watching him more."

"Seriously?" Sili asked, wide-eyed and looking towards the others in confusion. Her only reply was for all three men to start laughing.