3. Then There was Three
Summary: Takes place after 'Explanations' and 'Don't mention it.' Therius has recently become aware that Count Arganan is in...close relations...with the Iron Bull. Therius is simply walking past Arganan's room when he hears a most interesting conversation which disturbs the white knight a bit more-and then things only spiral downwards from there. Thankfully, a bit of advice from Asthar helps to straighten things out for Therius.
Characters: Count Arganan, Dorian Pavus, The Iron Bull, Sir Therius, General Asthar
Pairings: DorianxIron BullxCount Arganan
Sir Therius walked down the hall quietly, uncomfortably. He'd just been informed of exactly what transpired between Calista and Count Arganan a few days ago, and the white knight had to admit to himself that it shocked him.
Count Arganan and the Iron Bull? Together? It was very hard to believe.
That was when Therius heard voices...from inside Count Arganan's room. The white knight, curiosity getting the better of him, leaned in close to the door to try to listen.
"I can't believe this." Arganan was heard muttering. Was he talking to someone?
Another voice, one that obviously belonged to the Iron Bull, spoke up. "Believe what?"
"Bedding you was one thing." Arganan started. "Bedding you and Dorian is another entirely. What the hell have I gotten myself into?! Am I insane!?"
"Something that will make my ancestors turn in their graves, Arganan. That is what you got into." Dorian, the Tevinter mage, responded.
Arganan groaned, his next words sarcastic. "Oh, joy."
The Iron Bull laughed. "Heh, well things can only get better from here, hm?"
"Vishante Kaffas!" Dorian snapped." "We are not going another round!"
"That I second." Arganan quickly responded.
The Bull groaned in disappointment. "Dammit."
Therius, meanwhile, standing outside the door, had his eyes almost as wide as dinner plates.
'what?' He mouthed to himself silently.
Count Arganan is not just in a relationship with the Iron Bull but also with Dorian Pavus!? What is this!? I-I do not understand!
In his mental panic, he failed to realize that he was tripping over his feet and...crashing straight through the door leading to the room where Dorian, Count Arganan and the Iron Bull were.
The entire Castle would hear echoes of panicked screams.
General Asthar looked to his pupil.
"Sir Therius, are you alright?"
Therius blinked.
"E-er...I-I...am fine..." He trailed off awkwardly. General Asthar had found his pupil only moments ago. The white knight's face had been very red, most likely of embarrassment, and he was stuttering much in his speech.
"Therius?" The General repeated slowly. "What exactly happened?"
Therius blushed, looking down. "I, er...earlier today while I was on patrol I was walking past Count Arganan's room, and...I...accidentally...tripped and fell into the door. The contents of his room were...I'd rather not say."
Asthar chuckled a bit at this. "I'm sure the Count, Dorian and the Iron Bull all know that you're just as embarrassed as they are about it, Sir Therius."
Therius blushed, looking up and nodding. "Understood, General-wait." He blinked in realization. "Y-you knew about them...?"
"Being together? Yes." The General smiled at Therius. "I don't mind it and I support it, assuming that it is of true romantic relations between them. They shouldn't feel ashamed because they happen to prefer being involved romantically with someone of the same gender. Remember to be open, Sir Therius. Just because they are different from you does not mean that you are to look to them. Rather, you should give them the proper respect."
Therius nodded, thinking back to the one time when he fought with Syrenne, mainly because she was a mercenary and he was a knight. He had the feeling that what the General just told him applied not just to one's sexuality, but also to other things as well. The white knight took a deep breath, nodding.
"I understand, General. Thank you."
Asthar grinned. "Anytime, Therius."
