They headed back towards Lowtown near the early morning, Bethany said goodnight to Anders as she turned towards Gamlen's hovel. Jennifer and Hawke continued with Anders to Darktown. Hawke stepped in front leaving Anders and Jennifer walking behind. Anders sidled up next to her, and nudged her with his elbow. Jennifer smirked, looking at him with a side glance. "Are you alright?" He asked softly.

Jennifer's smile brightened. "Yeah. Today was just very…long. And I'm a little unnerved."

Anders nodded. "It isn't easy." His smirk faded as he looked ahead towards Hawke. "It took me a long time to be accustomed to killing. It pains me still."

Jennifer leaned against him, pecking him on the cheek. "Thank you, it's nice of you to be concerned, but I'll survive. Besides, for all I know, this could all be a dream for me."

Anders blush didn't fade until they neared the steps leading to his clinic. Jennifer's nose crinkled at the stench of Darktown. She chose her steps carefully, not wanting to step on something unseemly. Or someone unseemly. He's so gentle and caring…

They left him at his clinic for a few hours rest before he opened the clinic for the day. Jennifer made a mental note to come and help when she could, and when she felt confident enough not to get lost through the winding ways of the undercity.

Hawke left Jennifer at home, making his way to visit Varric at the Hanged Man, but Jennifer could not sleep. Her mind reeled with the unbelievable things she had witnessed within the last twenty four hours. So she left the hovel, explaining to Leandra that she would be back shortly. The woman smiled knowingly and nodded. "I'll send Bethany for you later. Be careful, dear." Jennifer smiled brightly and shut the door as quietly as possible behind her.

-ooo-

She had wondered through most of the morning. Thoughts kept running around her brain in an attempt to process everything. Nothing made sense, but it was refreshing, and welcomed to be in a place so unlike her world. Something she had been grasping for years was all around her. Magic.

She climbed the Hightown steps and found herself at the door to the mansion Fenris had claimed in his ex-master's absence. Unsure of what to do, she knocked on the door and waited. She turned to glance at the people around the square chatting amongst themselves. The scent of the flowers on the archway on the far end drifted to her and she smiled. She knocked on the door again, this time with the side of her fist. She continued to pound against the worn wooden door , looking around, until her hand hit something softer than wood. A deep grumbled, "Venhedis!" Sounded and she turned quickly to peer at Fenris who was rubbing his nose.

"Oh! Crap balls! I'm so sorry Fenris, I was looking at the flowers. I wasn't even pay atte-"

"Do you have any idea what hour of the day it is?" He grumbled stepping back from the door and allowing Jennifer to enter. As Jennifer shut the door behind her, he had turned and ascended the stairs to the master bedroom. She hastily followed him and sat upon a relatively clean chair at the large wooden table to the side of the room. He stepped to the mantle retrieving a dark bottle and taking a large swig as he stepped towards the bench. "Aggregio Pavalli, there are six bottles in the cellar."

"Danarius had me pour it for his guests, my appearance intimidated them, he said, which he enjoyed." He glanced down at Jennifer swirling the fine red liquid within the bottle and bringing it to his nose, inhaling slightly.

Jennifer smirked, "I can't imagine why they'd be put off."

"I'll take that as a compliment." Lightness coming to his voice, taking a bit of the gruffness away.

Fenris drinks deeply from the bottle, the warm sweet liquid dancing over his tongue and down his throat. As he swallows he looks down at the bottle before cocking his arm back and throwing it against the wall. Little shards of glass tinkling to the floor. "It's good I can still take pleasure in the small things."

Jennifer scoffed in mock offense. "You could have at least offered me some."

Fenris shrugged. "There's still more if you are truly interested."

Jennifer smiles. "Pfft, what else would you redecorate the walls with?"

Fenris chuckled deeply, a genuine smile gracing his face, making him look far younger than he normally appeared. He thought for a moment, the smile fading and the harsh lines returning to his features. "I wanted to leave my past behind me, but it won't stay there." He moved to sit next to her, placing his hands awkwardly in his lap. "Tell me, will you return to your home? Hawke mentioned you not being native to Kirkwall, where do you live, if I may ask."

Jennifer thought for a moment looking off into the fireplace before shrugging. "I'm not from this realm even. As far as I can tell, this place is an entire world away. I don't even know if it is a possibility." She answered truthfully.

"Then how did you get here?" He asked suspiciously. Jennifer only just managed not to roll her eyes. Just be patient, you know only a little of what he's gone through as well as only one side of the story…

"I don't know. Whether it was magic or something neither of us understand, I doubt we will ever find out." She bit her lip peering at her lap. Anxiety suddenly enough to make her bright demeanor dim.

"But if you had the chance to go back. Would you?" He asked, looking at Jennifer curiously.

"It's possible, if I did there are a few choice people I would drag along." She smiled brightly again, her eyes sparkling in flickering light of the fire.

He blushed, "But it's not possible now. But to even have the option." He looked away, a sadden look on his face. "Must be gratifying." He seems so lonely and sad. I wish I could help more. I think he needs a hug, but it might be like hugging a cactus.

Jennifer smiled still, inching closer towards him and peering at him. "Do you intend to keep living here?"

"I haven't decided" He said with a shrug. He turned back towards her, some of the sadness leaving his eyes. " For now it's as good as any other place." He readjusted in his seat, unconsciously leaning towards her. "I would return to Seheron if I could but… there is no life for me there."

"Is that where you're from?" Jennifer asked curiously.

"So I've been told." Succinct. Does he not remember? Is that why he looks so sad?

"Well don't leave then, stay." She leaned forward on her hands as they rested on the bench. She peered at him over her shoulder, winking.

"I could see myself staying, for the right reasons." Did he just flirt with me?

"Thank you for your help against the hunters. Had I known that Anso would find me people so capable, I'd have asked sooner." Oh holy crap balls! He is! He's flirting with me! Squeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

"It's no problem, I was happy to help, no one should be a slave, no one deserved to own anyone, and no one deserves to be owned." She blushed deeply looking away to hide the evidence of her embarrassment.

"Is that so? Perhaps I should practice my flattery for your next visit? With any luck I'll become better at it." He smiled warmly and gestured towards the main hall. Jennifer stood and followed as he escored her through the mansion to the large double doors in the entryway.

She turned back and smiled. "It was a pleasure talking with you, Fenris. I am sorry if I was a bother."

It was Fenris' turn to blush, the tips of his ears reddening. That is so adorable! "You were not a bother, in fact it was both informative, and relaxing to speak with you. To be honest, it is difficult for me to talk about topics that personally affect me. Thank you for listening."

"You're welcome. Perhaps next time we'll share your bottle of wine and I will bring snacks." She smiled and brushed her fingers along his shoulder before turning to leave. "I'll see you soon, Fenris. Try to get some rest!" She waved back towards him and descended the stairs making her way towards Lowtown.

Fenris blinked at her retreating figure unable to process the slight show of affection, and why for the first time ever, his markings didn't hurt when he was touched.

AN: So I see a few followers that's great! Be sure to let me know how you like it and to let me know who you think she should end up with! Depending on who gets the most votes will depend on how the rest of the story turns out.