Hey Guys been a while and I apologize for that
Just been getting ready for my graduation
Seems like it's not really a big deal in this day and age but eh what do I know
Anyway, Special Thanks for Link916x and KnightOfHolyLight for the very kind reviews and enjoy.

Day, Kirkwall
Gallows Port

Stepping off one of the Ships that gave passage to and from the rest of Kirkwall to the Gallows and paying the Ship Captain, Garrett Hawke walked towards the Gallows Courtyard. Gotta thank Isabela again for getting me that discount from the Ship Captain Garrett thought noticing some Templar Recruits milling about along with some Merchants.

Sighing Garrett looked around the Gallows Courtyard thinking never liked it here, all those odd Statues from when Kirkwall was a Slaver Port. Even on some of the walls there's engravings of Slavers. Garrett shrugged noticing that while the Statues were very depressing it wasn't as bad as the infamous Twins of Kirkwall. Plus if there was a place in the Gallows he had to be in, he's glad it was the Courtyard. Even some of the Mage in Circle can get fresh air if they work in some of the Jobs down here, like those Merchants and Enchanters thought Garrett.

Not sure where to find Sir Thrask, Garrett moved towards the center of the Courtyard frowning slightly running his fingers along the letter that Olivia had written to her father before she had summoned a Demon and corrupted herself out of fear. I wish I'd made it to that Storage Room sooner... then maybe Olivia wouldn't have lost control and Sir Thrask wouldn't have to find out like this Garrett thought as he walked.

Now standing in the center of the Gallows Courtyard and looking around Garrett saw Sir Thrask speaking with a Templar Recruit before moving on to stand near a wall. Garrett started towards Sir Thrask somberly thinking I remember back in some of the early skirmishes at Ostagar, when Soldiers would get killed in action and Captain Varel would have to write letters to their Families. Varel would stay in his Tent for a longtime when he wrote those letters... and when he came out he always went straight to the Kitchens for some Ale. I think I have some idea with what he went through... just on a smaller extent.

Now standing in-front of Sir Thrask, Garrett was about to tell Thrask the news when suddenly Sir Thrask turned to him and spoke in a stern voice vastly differently then his voice when he had spoken to Arianni. "I remember you sir! Samson brushed me off but I did see you talking to him... Samson was clever enough to stop me following you however," Thrask said crossing his arms looking warily at Garrett.

Thrask... he saw us with Samson, but Samson didn't sell us out... he even stopped Thrask from following us... didn't realize he helped out so much Garrett thought as he blinked slowly at Thrask. Turning to a more sympathetic tone and sighing Thrask said "forgive my outburst but Sir you need to tell me what you know of Feynriel, we've found neither hide nor hair of the lad I can only think he has fallen victim to Demons or Slavers."

"... Sir Thrask trust me, Feynriel is safe" Garrett said feeling that Sir Thrask really was worried about Feynriel not just wanting to 'bag and tag' another Apostate. Sir Thrask crossed his arms saying "the lad is safe... but what is his fate? where is he? his Mother said he had accidents." Garrett stood his ground calmly saying "... you'll excuse me Sir but Feynriel is safe, and I can't say anymore." Sir Thrask, still crossing his arms, stepped forward saying "Sir I do not want to force you to tell me but I need to know what happened to Feynriel... he could be a danger to himself."

Garrett looked Thrask in straight the eye and made a decision, "I understand that Templars are suppose to honorable and keep their vows," he said with a guarded tone. Sir Thrask blinked saying "what of it?" Checking to make sure no one overheard him, Garrett spoke in a low voice saying "give me your vow as a man of the Chantry that you will not interfere if I tell you what happened to Feynriel."

Sir Thrask stared wide eyed at Garrett thinking it over then slowly raised his right hand over his heart and with a serious look on his face said "I, Sir Gilfrin Thrask, hereby swear to not interfere with what happened to Feynriel... if and only if the lad is safe and not a danger to himself or others." "Fair enough" Garrett said then breathed out a sigh of relief thinking I can tell Thrask is an honorable man and will keep his word. Once again checking to make sure that weren't overheard, see that no one was listening , Garrett looked Sir Thrask in the eye as he spoke in a low but calm and collected voice.

"As I said before, Feynriel is safe... he has gone to his Mother's people to learn their ways of controlling magic" Garrett said causing Sir Thrask to widen his eyes in surprise. After a moment of getting over his shock Sir Thrask stroked his beard looking thoughtful as he slowly said ".. I had not realize the Dalish took in half-bloods, I will say that it is an interesting solution... and I notice that it's well out of our hands now. The Dalish would not give up one of their own even someone so new."

Garrett nodded slowly as Sir Thrask continued "... Feynriel is safe then and as I vowed I will not interfere." Sir Thrask made to leave, having no more apparent business with Garrett but was stopped him saying "... there's more."

Sir Thrask turned to face Garrett with a curious expression on his face as said "what?" Garrett once again discreetly checked to make sure no one was listening then slowly held up Olivia's letter so only Sir Thrask would see it. Garrett calmly looked Sir Thrask in the eye saying "I found this, it was addressed to you... it seems to be from your daughter."

The reaction from Sir Thrask was instantaneous, he held his breath for a moment... a moment of pain and loss locked in his eyes betraying his mask of calm. "My daughter. Then you... know what she is... how... how she died." He knows what happened to his daughter... how Garrett thought as Thrask slowly and trembling slightly, took the letter from Garrett. Thrask looked at the letter then at Garrett sadly saying "I managed to track her to that Warehouse... when I discovered what she had become... what she had done to all those men in the Warehouse. I should have forced her into the Circle for her own safety, she always had trouble controlling herself... my weakness is what destroyed her."

Garrett shook his head and spoke in a low voice saying "no... she was your daughter, you loved her... you only wanted to protect her." Garrett lips twitched as he spoke, remembered how yesterday Bethany had compared herself to Olivia and how she might be corrupted like her one day before reassured her that she had control.

"Olivia was a cornered and frightened child with no idea of what she was doing... no one can blame her for what happened, you don't have to worry about the Templars finding out from me." Sir Thrask straightened as he held his mask of calm together saying "thank you, she is at peace now... I would not wish to see her name smeared while her ashes are still warm."

Sir Thrask held out his hand towards Garrett saying "thank you again sir... you did not need to pass this to me, I never got your name?" After a moment of internal debate Garrett took Sir Thrask's hand and shook it saying "Garrett Hawke." Sir Thrask nodded saying "you have made a friend here today Garrett... excuse me, I need to be alone right now." Garrett watched as Sir Thrask left and made towards an empty corridor holding his daughter's letter. Is this what Captain Varel felt after sending those letter's or when he had to inform Soldiers that their friends or family had died Garrett thought somberly as walked back towards the Ship.

Later, Lowtown
The Hanged Man

Garrett sat with Aveline in a booth, still wearing her City Guards Armor, having told his friend in the Guard about Athenril's apparently new involvement with Slavers before going to the Gallows.

"I've heard some... odd things Garrett" Aveline said as she took a drink of water. Garrett turned his gaze from where Bethany and Merrill sat near the bar to face Aveline saying "odd, how so?" Aveline shifted in her seat sighing as she said "look this isn't the only time something like this has happened." Garrett leaned in closer saying "something like this?"

"The City Guard has been investing something that's been happening for awhile now... some of the lower criminals have been trading up so to speak, like doing things they normally wouldn't do," Aveline said seriously. "Things like Smugglers helping Slavers?" Garrett said uneasily, still surprised that Athenril would work in the Slave Trade. Aveline nodded saying "exactly, some of the Senior Officers and I have some theories but just theories for now... I'm sorry Garrett but I can't discuss those things with you."

"I understand Aveline, I just thought the City Guard should know" Garrett replied honestly. Aveline shrugged slightly then said "I can't talk about it much but there's something unusual happening... normally the City Guard doesn't really have the time to deal with Athenril, being more or less small fry." Then frowning slightly Aveline continued "thing is our informants say that Athenril hasn't been seen recently... some of her more trusted people having been giving out the orders on her behalf for awhile now."

Garrett blinked slowly as he asked "wait, you know that much about Athenril's work from informants?" "It's not as much as you think, it's not like we can just go in and bust Athenril anytime we wanted... we don't have enough info even with our informants for that but the City Guard keeps on eye on the smaller criminals when we can." Garrett nodded saying "I understand, you have more important things to deal with... but now that some of the smaller criminals are trading up it's more of a problem," uneasily not sure of what to make of everything.

"Exactly, anyway it's good that you informed me of it Garrett, I know you got out of the Smuggling business as soon as you could" Aveline said taking another drink of water. "Yeah, I don't want to get involved with Athenril again... still I couldn't just let that slide, I may not be a Guard or anything but it's the right thing to do" Garrett said honestly. Shifting slightly Aveline said "actually you mind if I asked you some questions?"

Slowly raising his eyebrow Garrett lightly said "you're going to interrogate me in the Hanged Man of all places... is the City Guard running low on money or something?" "What! No, we have excellent funding given to us by Viscount Dumar... and you're joking... very funny Hawke" Aveline said slightly flustered at first causing Garrett to chuckle. Aveline straightened saying "I'm not interrogating you Garrett, you're my friend and stopping working with Athenril long ago." Garrett nodded smiling slightly saying "thanks for that Aveline... so what did you want to know?"

Aveline leaned in saying "back when you were a Dockerwhat was the kind of work you did?" Garrett glanced again at Bethany seeing her still talking Merrill then turned back to Aveline saying "we didn't do anything too bad... well at least compared to other criminals like the Coterie anyway." Aveline nodded again saying "I understand it wasn't too bad, there's a reason we didn't look into relatively small Smugglers like Athenril, we had bigger things to worry about."

"As far I know Athenril never even tired to compete with the Coterie nor did we ever deal in Slavery" Garrett said as Aveline crossed her arms saying "but?" Garrett smiled lightly saying "but... remember back when we were settling in to Kirkwall while other more desperate Ferelden refugees we're doing anything to get by." "Yes that was a little bit before I began my training for the City Guard but some of the other Guards tell me that the influx of the refugees caused a raise in criminal activity" Aveline said nodding remembering that time.

"Exactly, there was some competition then because of the influx like you said, other rival Smugglers did cause some more serious stuff... that was really the only time we had trouble" Garrett said straightening up slightly.

Aveline shifted slightly as Garrett continued "Athenril started doing tougher jobs and ended up going against some of the rival smugglers... which did cause some trouble." Aveline stiffened slightly as Garrett rubbed the stubble on his chin that growing into a beard saying "maybe something like that's happening again, competition but the only ones left in Kirkwall I can think of would be the Coterie or the some of the shady members of the Dwarven Merchants Guild."

Noticing how Aveline stiffened lightly Garrett awkwardly spoke up saying "... that's one of the theories the Senior Officers and you came up with isn't it?" Grinning slightly Aveline nodded saying "yes, that is one of our theories." "Sorry, not my business really" Garrett said awkwardly as he and Aveline shared a small laugh. "Well, I don't think there's anything else you can tell me that we haven't already heard... and I don't want you figuring out the City Guard's other theories" Aveline said lightly finishing her cup of water.

Standing up from the table Aveline said "well I'll let you know if anything happens," "thanks" Garrett said standing up as well. Garrett waved as Aveline left the Hanged Man to return to her work in the City Guard.

Walking near the bar to where Bethany and Merrill were talking, Garrett said "alright, sorry about that are we ready to talk to Varric?" Bethany turned to her brother saying "yes, so was Aveline able to find anything." "Not really, apparently Athenril hasn't been seen for awhile though and her group isn't the only ones trading up; the City Guard has some theories but that's about it" Garrett answered.

"Still the City Guard is looking into it so I'm sure everything will work out" Merrill said getting ready to meet with Varric and the others. Suddenly Garrett turned as he heard his name being called out from behind the bar. There standing behind the bar holding a box was Henry Crewe and beside him was Juliana. "Hello Henry, Juliana, I heard your business has spread to some parts of Hightown, good for you" Garrett said from where he stood.

"Hello Sir and Miss" Merrill said where she sat, "oh hello there" Henry said as Garrett introduced Merrill to Henry and Juliana. Henry took his daughter's box saying "I've got it from here, you can talk to your friends," Juliana handed Henry her box saying "thanks dad." Already delayed talking to Varric about today's job but I don't want to be rude Garrett thought as he decided he could talk for a few minutes. Juliana moved to stand beside Garrett saying "I see your forehead's better now." "Yeah, it looked worse than it really was" Garrett said as Merrill left them and moved towards Varric's Private Suite saying "I'll meet you with Varric in a little bit."

Bethany joined Merrill in leaving, knowing that Garrett was too polite to leave Juliana alone after she and Merrill just left. Still trying I see Garrett thought somewhat annoyed. After a few minutes of chatting with Juliana, Garrett noticed Isabela walking out from Varric's Private Suite. Isabela looked around and noticed Garrett chatting with Juliana, smirking slightly Isabela made towards them. I don't like that smirk... it's that same one she had when she tired to whisper something to Bethany Garrett thought as he saw her approaching.

"Anyway I've glad we're doing okay now that the business is rebuilding and I was wondering if you wanted-" Juliana was saying before Isabela suddenly walked up to Garrett.

What the? Garrett thought as Isabela put an arm on over his shoulder leaning in close on him as she glanced at Juliana. "Hawke who's your friend there" Isabela said as she suggestivelyrubbed into Garrett. "This is my friend Juliana" Garrett said awkwardly as he raised an eyebrow at Isabela. Juliana blinked slowly noticing the unusual and revealing outfit Isabela always seemed to wear. "Hello miss?" Juliana said as she raised her hand and Isabela shook it doing her usual strut as reached over and shook Juliana's hand saying "Isabela."

Why is Isabela clinging to me like this Garrett thought awkwardly as she rubbed into him again. "Well aren't you are pretty young thing" Isabela said eyeing up Juliana causing her to shifting awkwardly. Did Isabela just hit on Juliana? Wow... suppose I shouldn't be surprisedGarrett thought to himself remembering how Isabela was.

Feeling that Juliana was really uncomfortable to Isabela's amusement, Garrett gave her a way out saying "well I think it's time to meet with Varric, good to see you again Juliana." Juliana nodded awkwardly saying "goodbye Garrett," as Juliana left Isabela, still not let go of Garrett and watched Juliana leaving. "Uh Isabela... why are you clinging to me?" Garrett said as he moved to leave but Isabela clung to him anyway, effectively stopping him from leaving.

"Just wait... trust me" Isabela said giggling still with that smirk that Garrett didn't like, that was when he noticed that Isabela was discreetly looking somewhere else. Isabela was doing a really good of discreetly looking near the the exit to the Hanged Man, Garrett in-turn tilted his head to see what she was looking at out of the corner of his eye. Juliana was slowly leaving the Hanged Man to meet with her family at home when she turned around slightly just in time to see Isabela let go of Garrett and suggestively rub the stubble on his chin that was slowly growing into a beard.

Juliana left the Hanged Man faster than seemed normal slightly flustered as Garrett brushed Isabela's hand away saying "having fun?" Isabela smirked saying "yes, yes I am."

Then making an amused face Isabela said "ah the girl has a crush on mister big manly Soldier Hawke," Garrett sighed slightly saying "I know," then deciding to correct Isabela he said "and it's Ex-Soldier." Isabela smirked patting Garrett playfully saying "so Hawke... you hitting that?" "What... no, I don't even flirt with her" Garrett said taken aback as he turned and together with Isabela made for Varric's Private Suite only to see Bethany waited for them looking annoyed at Isabela.

"Just saying Hawke your friend's a pretty young thing, you need to let loose once a while, always so serious" Isabela said playfully as she ignored Bethany's look and walked with Garrett. "Not really my style Isabela and I have other things to worry about" Garrett said causing Isabela to chuckle saying "Hawke you know what they say about all work and no play." "Let the other people play... I have work to do" Garrett said honestly. Isabela got an odd look in her eyes, smiling slightly as she faced Garrett and patted his back fondly saying "by 'other people' you mean one specific person... such a boyscout."

Just then they reached where Bethany was waiting for them, she faced Isabela saying "why did you do that... it was mean." Isabela stopped in-front of Bethany saying "just having some fun Bethany." Garrett looked between his sister and Isabela as Isabela smirked saying "I saw you and Merrill leaving and noticed how you looked at Hawke and his friend. Of course boyscout wasn't going to do anything... so I decided to have some fun."

Bethany frowned saying "that was still mean," Isabela giggled saying "trying to play 'match maker' not very good at it, come on we have work to do." Garrett laughed slightly to Bethany's annoyance as Isabela moved on without them. Looking at his sister Garrett spoke up lightly with a hint of seriousness saying "you know how Isabela is... besides you're the one always trying to set me up, you can't control the outcome of the things Bethany."

"I know... I just think you would look good together" Bethany said looking thoughtful. Garrett sighed then looked at Bethany saying "Juliana's a nice girl but she barely knows me, she just has a crush that's all." Frowning slightly Bethany nodded as Garrett waved for her to follow him as he said "come on, Varric's waiting."

As the Hawke siblings reached Varric Private Suite they noticed Varric was playing a game of Cards with Fenris and Anders as Merrill and Isabela watched. "There he is, problems?" Anders said as he noticed Garrett walking in with Bethany. "Hawke! Sunshine!" Varric said in greeting as Fenris nodded at them and Garrett said "no problems just helping Aveline out." Taking a seat next to Varric as Bethany did the same, Garrett said "sorry for the wait Varric, anything today?" Varric shrugged saying "no worries Hawke, anyway I got a job for us but it's a little odd."

"Odd?" Garrett said raising an eyebrow as Anders chuckled saying "as if we ever do 'normal' work." Varric smiled saying "true we do strange work but this one's odd because the Client doesn't fully know what's he paying for." "How does he not know what he's fully paying for?" Garrett asked crossing his arms as Fenris got ready to leave.

Varric shrugged saying "the Client's name is Hubert, he's a Merchant in Hightown but he also owns a Mining Business. Anyway a lot of his Miners have gone missing or not shown up for work, he asked around and they think there's something inside the Mine and he wants us to clear it out." "He's not even sure if there's anything there, what if there's nothing there at all" Garrett said thinking aloud.

"Well then we'll explore a Mine and expose some lazy Miners and get paid for it" Varric said chuckling slightly. "Either way we get paid, sounds like a plan to me" Isabela said smirking Merrill said "I've never seen a Mine before." Standing up Garrett said "alright we'll go but first I want to talk to Hubert and see what he has to say about it." Bethany stood up as well with the others ready to leave the Hanged Man, Garrett noticing that Fenris was the quickest get up and start leaving.

A short while later
Hightown Marketplace

Standing in-front of a Merchant Booth where their Client, Hubert, was Garrett noticed that Hubert was a bossy somewhat impatient man.

"Er so you're the leader I take it... you look a bit unseasoned but I hope you'll do" Hubert said as he studied Garrett and vice versa. Hubert was clearly Orlesian by his accent, the way he dressed in fine Silks and his hair... Hubert spent far too much time grooming his hair by the look of it.

Unseasoned? Does he expect some kind of battle-scarred mountain of a man or something? Garrett thought as Hubert continued "I've had to suspend operations! My workers are lost in the Mines or have run off." Hubert sighed heavy saying "suppose that serves me right for hiring Ferelden Dogs." Offended by that Garrett spoke up interrupting Hubert by coldly saying "Mind what you say about my Countrymen sir." Bethany rolled her eyes slightly thinking always with the insults to us Ferelden... the higher ups only care on 'Ferelden Day'.

"I was not referring to you of course, my Workers are a particularly desperate sort, being Refugees but they're lucky I hired them... few in Kirkwall will hire Refugees" Hubert defensibly. "Trust me I know" Garrett said causing Hubert to shift uncomfortably before saying "anyway I sent others before but no word came back... perhaps they are putting me off! I need someone competent to figure out what is going on and fix it."

"Well it'd might have helped if you didn't call the Mine the Bone Pit," Anders said lightly causing Hubert to scoff saying "the locals named it, the fools think it's cursed." "Cursed?" Garrett asked raising an eyebrow, "dimwitted locals who are fearful of fairytales... that's why I hire Fereldens, they may dull-witted but they aren't superstitious."

Garrett crossed his arms giving Hubert an annoyed look which caused him to shift uncomfortably saying "again not referring to you sir." "Either way there most be a reason the Miners are showing up for work" Garrett said as Hubert replied "no Miners have reported in and the Guards won't take me serious, there's something scaring my Miners away, get rid of it... simple job really."

"Nothing is ever simple" Fenris muttered as Isabela spoke up saying "but that's what makes it fun." Garrett nodded saying "alright I'll check it out." Leaving Hubert and his Booth, Garrett and the others headed for the Bone Pit outside of Kirkwall as they walked Merrill spoke up saying "why is it called the Bone Pit?" Garrett glanced towards Varric causing the Dwarf to speak up saying "some of people who've done business there says it's cursed for a variety of other reasons."

A variety of reasons... how bad could it really be Garrett thought offhandedly as they left.

Outside Kirkwall
The Bone Pit

Standing in the middle of the so called 'Bone Pit' Garrett noticed the Mine was clearly abandoned and that whoever had left and gone some time ago. Kneeling down to examine some of the things the Miners had left behind Garrett said "looks like the place wasn't looted at all, why did the Miners just leave." "It's not like there's wasn't much to loot anyway" Varric said looking around the rough and gloomy terrain that was the Bone Pit.

"There's always something to loot" Isabela said as Merrill rubbed her feet saying "the ground here is so hard..." Varric chuckled glancing at Merrill saying "and Daisy is why you shouldn't walk around barefoot," Merrill laughed saying "shoes hurt my feet, I'd rather be comfortable barefoot." Bethany knelt down next to her brother saying "you have that look... what are you thinking?" Garrett rubbed his stubble saying "the Miners... most of them left and it looks like they left in a hurry but nothing's been looted as far as I can tell so whatever scared the Miners didn't want anything from them."

"I can't think of any Bandits who'd want to steal from Miners anyway" Bethany said still kneeling beside her brother as Isabela spoke up saying "maybe they just hated their jobs and quit without telling Hubert." Turning slightly Garrett noticed that Fenris was shifting awkwardly and gazing at the surrounding area of the Bone Pit and the Tunnel leading to the actual Mine and Anders was also looking a bit uneasy.

Standing up as Bethany followed suite, Garrett spoke up saying "Fenris, Anders, what's wrong?" Fenris turned to face Garrett gripping his Fighting Greatsword darkly saying "there's a foul wind coming from that Mine I smell Death... and this place." "Bit over-dramatic don't you think Mr Broody" Varric said as Garrett blinked saying "what do you mean this place?" Fenris scoffed at Varric before turning back to Garrett and gesturing around the Bone Pit saying "Hawke I know some of the history of Kirkwall, many Slaves died here... their cries linger in the stone."

"But that was a long time ago" Bethany said speaking up. "The Veil is thin here" Anders said suddenly causing the group to turn and look at him.

Anders glanced at Merrill saying "not like Sundermount... less but still it's thin here." "So more of those Corpse things then?" Garrett asked what the others where thinking. Anders shook his head saying "I don't think so, the Veil's thin but too thin" Merrill took a step towards Anders curiously saying "how can you tell, I don't feel anything really... Bethany?" Bethany shrugged saying "... I don't feel that feeling I got when we were on Sundermount but Anders has more experience than us."

Anders nodded looking uncomfortable saying "... let's just say I have a better way of looking than normal Mages." Merrill beamed saying "really, can you teach me I wouldn't mind learning some more Magic-" but was stopped by Garrett rubbing the back of his neck saying "Merrill."

Isabela walked up to Merrill and patted her on the Shoulder as Merrill looked confused "what, is it a... oh." Anders nodded as Merrill looked at Anders saying "it's nothing to be ashamed of, it's just a tool and Justice is a Spirit, I use Spirits when I have to." Fenris suddenly spoke up darkly saying "you mean Demons."

Don't want to go down this roadGarrett thought as he spoke up saying "guys not right now... let's go check out the Mine." The others nodded as Garrett lead the group towards the Tunnel leading to the Mine.

Upon entering the Mine Garrett looked around the large Cave like Mine and the Stairs and pathways the Miners had set up. Taking a few steps with the others following behind Garrett heard movement and turned towards only to be astonishment by what he saw.

There moving towards him from a Pathway the Miners had set up... was a young Dragon. Another Dragon... a baby almost, bigger than Kane and without Wings but a Dragon nonetheless. Merrill walked up towards it saying "look! A baby Dragon but Garrett stopped her saying "I think this is what drove the Miners away."

Just then the baby Dragon snarled at them showing them it's teeth as Varric spoke up saying "just our luck... more Dragons." "Can we keep it as a pet?" Merrill said lightly as Isabela laughed saying "Kitten, I don't think that's wise."

Suddenly the baby Dragon lunged towards them causing Garrett to react on instinct. Moving quickly Garrett unsheathed his Shield and slammed it into the baby Dragon's face stopping it in it's tracks but also causing Garrett to stumble slightly. Varric pulled out his trust Crossbow noticing that three more baby Dragons were coming from that Pathway the first had come through as Garrett pulled out his Longsword and the others got ready.

Taking advantage of the slightly stunned baby Dragon, Garrett rushed forward and slashed the it in it's head. Garrett's Longsword piercing the flesh but not going deep enough to kill it, the baby Dragon hissed in anger as it got up to attack only for Garrett to slam his Shield into it again. Anders used a quick Chain Lightning on the three baby Dragons approaching as Varric used one of his special bolt to hit two of them.

None of the baby Dragons died from Anders and Varric's attack, only wounded as Bethany used Winter's Grasp on the baby Dragon her brother was fighting. The baby Dragon stiffened at the Ice Magic as Garrett took the advantage to put all of his weigh into stabbing the wounds he'd left on it.

Garrett's Longsword sunk in the baby Dragon's wound on it's head killing it as Isabela had her Daggers out but didn't really know what to do.

Merrill has her staff out and followed Bethany's idea and used Winter's Grasp on one of the baby Dragons. Merrill's spell didn't do as much damage as Bethany's had but still slowed one of the baby Dragons down allowing Fenris to rush forward cleave in it two with a single two handed blow.

Varric sniped a baby Dragon in the eye causing it to cry in pain as Anders finished it with a Spirit Bolt. Isabela, following Varric's plan, throw her Dagger and embedding it in one of the baby Dragons right eye. The baby Dragon cried in pain as it snapped it's head back and fourth trying to bite causing Fenris and Garrett to keep their distance.

Merrill used a Spirit Bolt on the baby Dragon behind the one with Isabela's Dagger in it's right eye as Garrett glanced at Fenris saying "you go right I'll go left."

Fenris nodded and rushed forward with his Fighting Greatsword and slashed, missing but causing the baby Dragon to move so that Garrett slashed with his Longsword and embedded it in the baby Dragons head. Seeing the baby Dragon was still alive, Garrett pulled on his Longsword, dragging the baby Dragon forward and giving a Fenris an opening which he took to behead it in a two handed swing.

One moreGarrett thought as Anders used a Spirit Bolt on the last baby Dragon and Merrill used Winter's Grasp on it as well. The last baby Dragon, having taken a hit from one of Varric's special bolts, Anders's Chain Lightning and Spirit Bolt, and finally Merrill's Winter's Grasp (while not as powerful as Bethany's, still wounded it) leaving it wobbly.

Garrett took the opportunity and rushed forward slamming his Shield into the last baby Dragon causing it fall down, stunned from all the hits it had taken. Using his Boot to hold the last baby Dragon in place, Garrett stabbed it through the eye with his Longsword killing it instantly.

Checking to see that there no more baby Dragons and seeing that there were none, Garrett pulled his Longsword free having to use his Boot as leverage. His Longsword now free Garrett gazed at the strange Dragon blood in the blade, suddenly Varric clapped and boomed "behold, Sir Hawke the Mighty Slaver of Dragons."

Garrett raised an eyebrow at Varric's proclamation causing Isabela and Andes laughed as Merrill chuckled, Fenris tilted his head and Bethany smiled lightly. "... You're gonna start telling Tales about this aren't you?" Garrett asked dryly as he cleaned his Longsword.

"Of course" Varric said smirking as Garrett shrugged it off saying "well looks like we found what was scaring the Miners away." "Too bad they were mean, it'd would have been nice to a pet Dragon" Merrill said lightly as she looked at the dead baby Dragons. Turning around to look over the area and once again seeing all the Pathways the Miners had set up and also noticing some Mining equipment left haphazardly behind Garrett said "I think there might be more of them around here somewhere."

Anders nodded saying "I think they were attracted to this place because of how thin the Veil is here." "How big is this Mine anyway?" Bethany asked looking around the place as Isabela went to one of the dead Dragons and pulled her Dagger out of it's eye and cleaned it. "Not too big yet, Hubert only bought the Mine a few months ago and the Miners didn't get to go to deep" Varric shrugging. "Well at least we won't be down here for too long" Isabela said as Garrett picked a pathway and lead the group through it saying "the sooner we clear the Mine out the sooner we can leave."

Later,
After searching the Mine

Having spent the last hour searching all the Pathways the Miners had set up except one, the group was glad that they'd found no more baby Dragons and now were going through the last Pathway. This should be the last one so just need to make sure it's cleared then we can leaveGarrett thought as he lead the group.

Following the Pathway they were clearing Garrett turned around a corner and saw a clearing ahead of them that was clearly part of the Mine because of Mining Lamps near it.

"Either way this is the last Pathway, let's go check it" Varric said nonchalantly as they walked. Garrett nodded as he stepped into the clearing followed by the others only to hear a slightly crazed cry. Coming to right of the Garrett came a crazed man wearing ragged clothes using a Pickaxe trying to 'mine' Garrett.

Moving quickly Garrett dodged the man's attack yelling "hey! Calm down! We're here to help!" The slightly crazed man stopped in his tracks still holding the Pickaxe as Garrett put a hand on his Longsword and Fenris stepped forward gripping his Fighting Greatsword.

The crazed man lowered the Pickaxe awkwardly as he glanced at Garrett and the others. "Sorry... I thought you was one of them things, did you see them? Some of the others got away but I wasn't able to" the crazed man said having lowered his Pickaxe and looked at them surprised.

"You're a Miner then?" Garrett asked as the Miner nodded looking around them saying "yes... my name's Mallin, I was working my shift, mining a new tunnel with the others when the wall collapsed and the those things came out... did you see them?" "We saw the baby Dragons and killed them, at least the four that we came across and we've looked around the rest the Mine but we haven't found anymore of them" Garrett said lowering his hand from his Longsword.

"You... you killed them" Mallin said in a low voice shocked. "Yes, how have you survived here... we haven't seen any other Miners here" Fenris said speaking up still gripping his Fighting Greatsword. Mallin looked at Fenris saying "I ran when they started attacking... but I couldn't get to the Exit so I've been slowly moving around trying to not be found... are there no other survivors?" "Some, according to Hubert the Miners got out and didn't come back so he hired us to see what was happening and fix it" Varric answered as Merrill nodded.

"Well the paths are cleared now" Garrett said ready to leave but Mallin stopped them saying "wait... wait." "What now?" Isabela said glancing at Mallin, as he turned to gesture behind him he said "there's something up there... I think more of them or a bigger one but I've been avoiding it as long as I could." Garrett looked over to where Mallin was gesturing seeing an upward path leading pretty high up saying "alright we'll take a look but you should get out of here Mallin, the paths should be cleared now."

Mallin nodded eagerly saying "thanks, I never learned your name sir?" Garrett held his hand it saying "Garrett Hawke," Mallin shook it saying "thanks again... I don't have much but I'll see if I can reward you." "No need Mallin, Hubert's paying us and you should be able to get to the exit now" Garrett replied calmly. "You don't need to tell me twice, and I still have my Pickaxe in case you missed one" Mallin said as the group moved out of his way allowing him to leave.

After Mallin left Bethany spoke up saying "so more of them or a bigger one... not sure which is worse." "Either way we can't just leave it there to in-danger the Miners, we need to check it out" Garrett said starting towards the path but stopping to turn towards his sister saying "you're Ice Magic seemed to work pretty well on them, I know it's drains you but if there's anything up there I want you to cast Elemental Weapons." Bethany nodded saying "okay," as Varric turned to Merrill and Anders smugly saying "we got three Mages on our side come on, we take on practically anything."

Even Fenris nodded somewhat reluctantly as Garrett rolled his eyes and lead the group up the path to the top. Reaching the top and entering a clearing Garrett and the others noticed what Mallin was talking about to their astonishment. A Dragon leaped from a ridge above the clearing and landed near them but this one wasn't a baby at all... this one was more matured and at least three times the size of the ones they'd killed earlier and had Wings.

A bigger one, is this the Mother I wonder? Garrett thought as he took in the size of the Mature Dragon. Bethany froze up for a moment remembering Flemeth though this was one much smaller than Flemeth and got over at as her brother unsheathed his Longsword and Shield. Acting quickly Bethany used a lot of her Magic and cast Elemental Weapons as Anders took a breath a started funneling energy to Merrill and Bethany.

Garrett, Fenris, Isabela, and Varric's Weapons instantly got surrounded by Ice Magic. The Mature Dragon gazed at them and shot a burst of Flame at them causing the group to spread out quickly to escape it. This isn't going so well, gotta rush it so it can't focus on one of usGarrett thought as he blocked some fire with his Shield covered in Ice Magic. The Air sizzled as the Mature Dragon's Fire collided with Bethany's Ice Magic on Garrett's Shield.

"Work together, don't let it focus on one of us but on all of us!" Garrett said rushing forward and dodging a slash from it's claw as Varric aimed and shot one of his Special Bolts to the Mature Dragon's Chest, the bolt burst upon impact sending Shrapnel into it's Chest causing it stumble slightly.

Getting close Garrett stabbed the Mature Dragon with all his strength in it's side causing his Longsword surrounded by Ice Magic to pierce the Mature Dragon's scales going deep and becoming embedded. The Mature Dragon tired to bat Garrett away with it's claw but Garrett blocked it with his Shield almost falling back from the blow regardless. Seeing how Garrett could be in trouble and how the Mature Dragon was focused on him, Fenris rushed forward used both hands to heavily slash it's stomach to the far left of where Garrett had stabbed it.

The Mature Dragon hissed in anger at Fenris and Garrett as it tired to bat them away but got distracted by Bethany used Winter's Grasp one of it's claws while Merrill did the same for the other. Anders put a lot of Magic into his Spell as he shot a burst of Lightning at it's eyes and Isabela rushed fourth and stabbed both her Daggers into it's side.

The Mature Dragon seemed to noticed it was being overwhelmed and used it's Wings to create a gust of wind at Garrett, Fenris, and Isabela causing all three of them to fall back.

Falling to the ground next to Fenris and getting to his feet as fast he could Garrett noticed that his Longsword was still embedded in the Mature Dragon's side. Fenris scooped his Fighting Greatsword up and rushed forward as Garrett got an idea and rushed forward as well with Isabela as Varric got the Mature Dragon's attention with his arrows.

Fenris got the Mature Dragon's attention as Isabela ducked and got in close and stabbed it it's chest. Before the Mature Dragon change it's focus from Fenris to Isabela, Garrett ducked and managed to reach his Longsword still embedded in the Matured Dragon's side. Grabbing a hold of his Longsword, Garrett tired something he'd never tired before and used a Templar Talent to use a form of Magic Templars used from Willpower. Channeling the Willpower converted to Spirit Force into to his Longsword, Garrett pressed it deeper as he turned it back and fourth doing as much damage as possible.

The Mature Dragon shrieked in anger turning towards Garrett just like he planned, acting fast Garrett yelled "Fenris use your thing on it's Chest!"

Fenris, understanding what Garrett meant, went to one of the slashes he had made in the Mature Dragon's scales and he stuck his hand inside... his Markings glowing blue. Isabela took the chance to stab and slash the Mature Dragon's other side with her Daggers as Varric shot another special bolt at it.

"Bethany! Merrill! Anders! Give it everything you got!" Garrett yelled as the Mature roared in frustrated at all of it's wounds and attackers. Bethany used a lot of Magic and cast Winter's Grasp with Merrill casting a Stone Fist as Anders used a lot of his Magic in a single burst of Lightning... all three spells hitting the Mature Dragon head on.

The Mature Dragon stumbled from the hits and almost fell over causing Isabela to rushed away to avoid being it accidentally.

"Someone help Fenris!" Garrett yelled as he saw Fenris still using his hand trick on the Mature Dragon only a second away from being hit by one it's claws. Hearing her brother's words, Bethany cast Arcane Shield as Fenris still wouldn't stop attacking and gritted his teeth as the glowing light blue field surrounded him a second before he was it by the Mature Dragon's Claw. Fenris flew back nearly eight feet from the blow dropping his Fighting Greatsword and landing with a heavy thud, hurt but protected by the Arcane Shield.

Isabela suddenly leaped back into the fight and stabbed the Mature Dragon again with both her Dagger causing it to stumble once again.

Longsword doesn't cut deep enough...Garrett thought before rushing forward leaving his Longsword embedded in the Mature Dragon's side and dropping his Shield on purpose to grab Fenris's dropped Fighting Greatsword.

Anders hit the Mature Dragon with a powerful Spirit Bolt helping Isabela as Garrett, now wielding Fenris's Fighting Greatsword got close. Isabela jumped back to dodge to a crazed slash from the Mature Dragon's Claw as Garrett got close enough and took advantage of the Mature Dragon focusing on Isabela to heavily slash it right under it's Neck.

The Mature Dragon gulped, blood falling from it's neck, and fell down slightly it's Head falling low to the ground as Garrett moved to not get hit. Moving quickly and covered in Dragon Blood, Garrett rushed to the Mature Dragon's head, Fenris's Fighting Greatsword held high. Using all of his Strength and his weight Garrett stabbed the Mature Dragon through it's head with Fenris's Fighting Greatsword.

The Mature Dragon shuddered as Fenris's Fighting Greatsword sank deep and completely through it's head... finally killing it.

Silence filled the air as the Mature Dragon died and Garrett stood atop it's head still gripping the hilt of Fenris's Fighting Greatsword panting slightly. The group stared at the sight of Garrett panting as he still held Fenris's Fighting Greatsword by it's hilt, standing atop the Mature Dragon's head and slightly covered in Dragon Blood.

Fenris slowly got to his feet a little dazed still surrounded by the Arcane Shield, gazing at Garrett and dryly saying "Hawke... the Mighty Slaver of Dragons."

Everyone paused for a moment then Varric burst into laughter saying "Mr Broody made a joke!" Garrett laughed as well in spite of himself as Isabela smiled and clapped saying "a Legend in the making," then made her way back to the others while Anders along with Bethany and Merrill Dispelled all the Magic. Failing to pull Fenris's Fighting Greatsword out of the Mature Dragon's Head, Garrett noticed Fenris walk up to him and put his hands on his Fighting Greatsword's hilt along with Garrett.

Together Garrett and Fenris pulled on the Greatsword and slowly freed it from the Mature Dragon's Head both of them panting and exchanged a look, pretty crazy huh.

Garrett let go of Fenris's Fighting Greatsword allowing him to take it as Garrett went back and picked up his Shield and Longsword to re-sheathed them. Walking back to the others with Fenris, Garrett noticed his Sister holding herself oddly and panting. "You okay Bethany?" Garrett asked now standing in-front of her, Bethany nodded slowly as pulled out a Lyrium Potion saying "just tired... used a lot of Magic." Merrill also pulled a Lyrium Potion out as Anders just breathed in. Bethany Drank her Lyrium Potion and grinning lightly said "Garrett... you smell really bad!"

Garrett gaped as Merrill laughed pretending to waved the smell away from her Nose. "We just took down a Dragon and you complain that I smell?" Garrett chuckling lightly as he sniffed himself and noticed how bad the Dragon blood smelled on him. Varric smirked moving to stand beside Garrett saying "Hawke... it's the smell of a Legend."

"We're done here... let's leave and get paid already" Garrett said sighing slightly as Anders gave Garrett a thoughtful look. "Before we get paid you really need a bath" Bethany said lightly as Garrett nodded saying "yeah... I do."

Back in Kirkwall
Hightown Marketplace

Having gone and taken a quick bath Garrett was now walking towards Hubert's stand with the others and was pleasantly surprised to find Mallin there waiting from them. Also surprising was that Mallin and his boss Hubert were talking with Aveline, still in City Guard Armor, and she looked annoyed.

Leading the group Garrett and the others overheard Hubert and Mallin arguing with Aveline, whom had her arms crossed still looking annoyed as if she had better things to do with her time. "It's true I swear miss, Dragons... I wasn't leaving work for no reason and I didn't quite... this is the only job I could get" Mallin pleaded.

"I understand how hard it is for Ferelden refugees to find work-" Aveline began calmly to Mallin's gratitude before being interrupted by Hubert scoffing "don't tell me you believe him Miss, I called a Guard to press charges against unlawful Workers." Aveline nodded her head in frustration saying "Sir you can't press charges like that unless he actually did damage to your equipment or stole from you" Aveline said dryly.

Garrett still leading the group spoke up dryly saying "Hubert you're trying to press Charges again Mallin... are you serious?" "Garrett, how'd you get involved in this?" Aveline said as Mallin grinned slightly at them and waved.

"Hubert here hired us to see what was happening in the Mine and fix it... we did by the way" Varric said gesturing at Hubert. "Excellent so what was it really?" Hubert said as Mallin shifted nervously unsure if he'd be able to keep his job. "Mallin wasn't lying it was Dragons... seriously" Garrett said sternly as he stepped toward Aveline. "You can't really expect me to believe that can you?" Hubert asked. "Well they were baby Dragons if that helps" Isabela said trying to help as Fenris spoke up saying "and one Matured Dragon."

Mallin nodded as Merrill spoke up saying "the babies were cute... until they attacked." "We cleared the Mine that's all that matters" Anders said as Garrett walked up to Mallin saying "glad you made it." Mallin smiled at that as Hubert spoke up saying "is there proof of this? Otherwise I can't believe this." "Check the Mine yourself, the corpses are still there" Garrett said as Bethany spoke up saying "sorry... didn't have time to clean it up." "Hawke I suppose you're not the type to tell wild Tales" Aveline said uncrossing her arms causing Varric to laugh saying "that'd be me."

Hubert sighed saying "I suppose I have to believe you... Varric is known to tell wild Tales but not when it comes to jobs."

Aveline nodded saying "and Mallin will keep his Job and you won't press Charges because you can't." "Agreed" Hubert said before turning to Garrett saying "and now the reward... you be been a great help." Getting a scheming look in his eyes Hubert said "you cleared the Mine against Dragons, that was more than I expected... how about we work together?"

"What?" Garrett and Bethany said simultaneously as Varric shrugged and Aveline looked at Garrett curiously. Hubert nodded eagerly saying "I am offering a fifty-fifty share in the mine, you will make us both rich if you can keep your countrymen safe." Garrett held up his hands saying "not interested." Hubert only smiled saying "you are both tough and shrewd, very well I had some money set aside for extra equipment but it is yours instead."

Before Garrett could protest Hubert pulled out a Coin Pouch and tossed it to him saying "so to our first order of business we must replace the lost workers." Bethany gave her brother an odd look as Hubert continued "I will find new hands, plenty of desperate Fereldens out there but it will take time. We need to convince the surviving Miners to return, they're holed up in Lowtown according to Mallin, we'll tell them the Bone Pit is safe again."

Garrett crossed his arms saying "someone can't no for an answer huh? Thanks for the coin." Aveline chuckled as she glanced at Garrett saying "well played Garrett, I'm not needed here anymore," "it wasn't planned" Garrett muttered as Aveline smiled slightly then frowned. "What?" Garrett asked raising an eyebrow as Aveline leaned in and sniffed causing her frown to deepen as she said "Hawke... you smell a bit bad, take a bath." "I know... it's a long story" Garrett said as Aveline left slightly impressed by Garrett's apparent business skill.

Garrett vaguely noticed that Isabela was suddenly discreetly looking around the area where they were standing very serious for some reason but decided to ask later. Garrett turned around and gave the Coin Pouch Hubert had given him to Varric saying "can you give everyone their share? I'll get my cut later"

"No problem Hawke" Varric said taking the pouch as Hubert spoke up saying "come on we need to get the Miners back to work." "Hawke" Fenris said in goodbye as the others did the same.

"Isabela? Something wrong?" Garrett said noticing that Isabela was still discreetly looking around the area for something.

Isabela stopped discreetly looking around, her back facing them and speaking in a unusually serious voice saying "I thought... no it's nothing." Turning to face Garrett and the others Isabela returned to her usual lighthearted and funny self saying "never mind Hawke just got distracted." Merrill spoke up saying "it's okay that happens to me all the time," "ah thank you Kitten" Isabela said grinning slightly. I wonder what that was about Garrett thought as he looked around quickly but saw nothing that would cause Isabela to get serious like that.

Garrett waved as he and Bethany left with Hubert, whom was leading them towards Lowtown. Glancing back at Varric, Garrett saw Varric splitting the Coin between the rest of the group and setting aside Garrett's cut for later. As the Hawke siblings followed Hubert toward Lowtown, Mallin suddenly ran after them saying "wait, maybe I can help too... there isn't much of a job market for Fereldens here." "Good man" Garrett said as Mallin caught up with them and together they headed for Lowtown.

A short while later

Lowtown, near a cheap Tavern

The Hawke siblings, Hubert, and Mallin now stood in-front of the entrance to a cheap Lowtown Tavern ready to talk to the surviving Miners.

As they walked towards the Tavern, Mallin told them that after making it out of the Mine he had checked this Tavern because it was a common 'hang out' for the Ferelden Miners and found the other Survivors here. Seeing a small group of the surviving Miners in various stages of Drunkenness Hubert called "there you are." One of the surviving Miners, apparently the leader of the small group looked up at Hubert drunkenly saying "no... won't get back... Blighted Dragons." Garrett stepped forward saying "I killed the Dragons, the Mine's safe now."

The apparent leader laughed light as he drunkenly said "what if there's more Dragons later or something worse, uh like... bigger Dragons!" Another of surviving Miners spoke up saying "but Hubert's the only one who'll hire us... if I don't get coin my wife will tear me up same as a Dragon."

"The Dragons are gone" Bethany said speaking up as Mallin took a step forward saying "come on Lavelle beggars can't chose their work." The apparent leader, Lavelle, looked at Mallin saying "I don't wanna die... already survived the Blight!" Mallin held up his hands calmly saying "Hawke here owns half the Mine, he'll keep it safe, he killed the Dragons." Some of the surviving Miners looked like that would be enough but nearly half of them still wouldn't budge.

Mallin's right... not a lot of people will hire Fereldens, this isn't great work but it's work... maybe I can help them a bit moreGarrett thought as he got an idea. "Okay how about this, every Miner who returns to work will get a raise, nearly double what they were paid before" Garrett said causing all the surviving Miners to nod eagerly in agreement.

"Tomorrow we work... today we celebrate!" Lavelle called drunkenly. "What! Hawke are you certain... this will cut into both our profits!" Hubert said bewildered as he stumbled slightly. Before answering Hubert, Garrett turned to Lavelle calling "be sure to tell all the other Miners!" "No problem Boss Man!" Lavelle called as he and a few drunk Miners all went into the Tavern. Now turning back to Hubert, Garrett said "it's a tough and dangerous job, the least we can do is pay them more so they can support themselves and their families."

Hubert sighed saying "very well, I suppose the Miners will be more loyal now." Bethany smiled at her brothers idea thinking well at least they'll get paid more... and apparently Garrett's a business man now wow. Mallin turned to Garrett, eyes wide saying "Hawke... you are a good man, thank you for helping us." "I understand how hard it can be to find work here" Garrett said honestly as Bethany spoke up saying "us Ferelden have to look out for each other."

"Thank you miss, well I think I'll go celebrate a bit with my fellows" Mallin said waving goodbye and heading towards the Tavern. Hubert turned to Garrett saying "well today's work is done partner, I'll forward the paperwork to you via Varric tomorrow, I look forward to our future business." Garrett nodded and shook Hubert's hand somewhat reluctantly and watched his Hubert left towards Hightown. "We'll mister business man I think we should head home, we worked enough and... you still smell a bit bad" Bethany said lightly.

Garrett nodded, a little annoyed by the business man part, saying "yeah, I have a feeling it's gonna take more than a single bath to get the smell out." Bethany giggled slightly as Garrett lead them towards Gamlen's House.

Earlier, back in the Hightown Marketplace
When Garrett Hawke suddenly became a business man

Isabela watched with amusement as Garrett suddenly became a business man, poor Hawke, being bullied into business by an Orlesian man who spends to much time on his hair she thought humorously.

Smiling slightly with a warm look in her eyes, Isabela thought Hawke can fight with the best of them but such a boyscout... Bethany's lucky to have a brother like that. Suddenly Isabela got a feeling, a tightness near her neck that was like a sixth sense that she'd felt more than a few times both before and after she was a Pirate... the feeling of being watched... or being near someonebeing watched.

Isabela discreetly turned around both pretending and actually looking around the stores while she searched for whom could be watching her or someone near her.

Where could they be Isabela thought as she casually looked around the Hightown Marketplace as Garrett tossed the Coin Pouch Hubert had given him to Varric. "Isabela? Something wrong?" Garrett suddenly said to her back as she discreetly continued searching. Can't find them... maybe I'm paranoid or just hyper Isabela thought as she spoke in an unusually serious voice saying "I thought... no it's nothing."

Realizing how she sounded, Isabela turned to face Garrett and the others returning to her usual lighthearted and funny self saying "never mind Hawke just got distracted." Merrill spoke up saying "it's okay that happens to me all the time," "ah thank you Kitten" Isabela said grinning slightly smiling at her friend. Garrett gave Isabela an odd glance before waving as he left with Hubert followed by Bethany. Mallin started after them calling for them to wait saying he'd join them Varric started to split the Coin for everyone's shares as Isabela waited for her cut.

But unknown to Isabela... was that a man had indeed been watching someone near her... a man wearing slightly ragged clothing with a matching hood and with a ragged scar that ran across his lips and past his checks.

This man had been there in the Hightown Marketplace watching until that strange woman with very revealing Clothes had started turning towards him. Moving quietly and quickly this man had managed to avoid being detected by the strange woman and had slipped away deciding to not follow his interest. As this man left the Hightown Marketplace undetected by that strange woman or anyone else and turned a corner he muttered "observant girl."

This man continued walking and headed for Darktown thinking the time's getting close but it's still too soon... have to wait.

Hope the Dragons in Bone Pit didn't seemed out of place considering the other Chapters but I had fun writing it
Anyway I'd like to say there's about two Chapters left before this Story Arc ends leading to the Expedition Story Arc,
I hope this Story Arc (getting everything ready for the Expedition) wasn't too long since it started back in Chapter 10
SIDE NOTE: I recently published a new Fic called Legend that's in the same Universe as Rise of a Champion,
It's about the Warden/Hero of Ferelden mentioned slightly in some of the Chapters here.
But I digress
Thanks for reading and please review!