"Issac, stop it just stop." Anders throws up his hands.
"I'm just looking at you. I can't look at you anymore?" He grins sheepishly. "You're just mad at yourself."
"Mad about what?" The mage spat back arms crossed. Anders was sure Issac had been eying him all evening while he was trying to read.
"You're mad because you're considering it. I see your thinking face, all scrunched up and concentrating. Weighing the pros and cons in your mind I bet."
"I am not..." He sputters.
"I can tell. I know you very well love, and I can tell. " Issac's smugness earns a groan.
"Ok fine, maybe I was thinking...but its not as easy as you think it will be Issac!" Anders sighs deeply. "I didn't tell you because it was...well...not applicable to our situation."
"I don't even know what that means."
"Stop interrupting and listen dear." Issac leans back in his chair.
"Go ahead."
"The taint, not only does it cut one's life short, it leads to issues in reproduction...a man's...potency is decreased." A puzzled expression crosses the warrior's face. "I don't know of any wardens who have had children after the joining. The taint slowly corrupts our bodies. I don't like to think about it, and you didn't have to know that part because I didn't think we'd ever be considering."
"Oh." Issac hung his head, but it was only a minor set back. He would think of something.
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"I'm so sorry! This place is always a mess, I just never expect to have company." Merrill tidies as quickly as she can leading Issac to a chair by the hearth. "I mean you visit, but you're about the only one..."
"I like visiting you! You're always pleasant to spend time with." Issac offers a big smile and the elf returns it. "Although today I came with a question. The Dalish have knowledge of all sorts of things having to do with natural herbs and stuff right?"
"Oh of course! We have a remedy for almost anything! Oh except for death...but lots of things!" He words are rapid and her cheeks burn.
"Well I don't need a cure for death at the moment so I think we're good." Issac lets out a small laugh and she relaxes. "I have a friend who is having some issues of a delicate manner. He is having uh...problems downstairs."
"Does he have rats in the basement?" Merrill looks confused and Issac remembers that human sayings escape her sometimes.
"No...no sorry...umm he has problems." He pauses trying to think of the right words. "He is having problems making...babies."
"Oh." Both of them blush.
"He needs maybe something to uh...help his potency. He's not having...performance issues." He can't look her in the eye from embarrassment.
"Is it him or his partner? Oh how would one know...but yes, we do have something that could help for both men and women."
"Really!" Issac jumps up with excitement. If this is taken care of it will be easier for Anders to agree, he was sure that Bethany wouldn't need too much more convincing. "I'll get you the gold to get whatever you need. Oh Merrill!" He gives her a tight hug and a loud kiss on the cheek. "I'm so happy...for uh for my friend." Merrill lightly touches he cheek where he kissed her.
"No...no problem. I can get the things together in a few days. I'll send you a message." Humans...so strange...