That night he stood across the street from the new estate Varric had given her in Hightown. It was large with high white washed walls. Could see hints of a garden and a balcony he thought could be attached to her room. He had been there for hours waiting watching. He closed his eyes it was almost like he could feel her next to him "Arya" his soft voice whispered. When he opened his eyes she was standing there on the balcony long white night dress and coat that covered up her left arm the light from her room seem to make her glow like the most beautiful of spirits. His heart sped up. She was so close. Studying her he could see her sadness. "Arya come in before someone sees you. Bad enough they stuck us in foul smelling cesspool of a town could you at least not get us caught." As always Vivienne's voice was like nails on the chalk board. Arya turned back to stare out into the night . . . In HIS direction and in that moment he felt the connection.
I'm coming Vahenan . . . soon.
And in that moment it was almost as if she was staring into his eyes before the tall silver haired antivan pulled her back inside. . .
Soon. . . . .
The next morning Arya had not eaten her much from her tray when Zeveran arrived.
"Where are we going today comptess."Arya dressed in her long white nightdress just looked at her bodyguard like she had not slept in weeks. Dark circles, she had lost weight the last few weeks. Food was less and less appetizing to her by the day, and today she was so. . .tired. She sat the book she was reading down in her lap and looked up at him. "I want to rest today." As she spoke Rin entered from behind "Forgive me Zeveran but Madame Vivienne is requesting your presence in the great hall." Zeveran rolled his eyes "Save me Rin, I swear every time. . ." Rin and Arya cracked identical smiles as Zeveran reaches down and grabs the tea cub from Aryas tray. "At least drink your tea I do not want Lilanna tearing me to pieces if you go back not taken care of." As she reached for the cup Rin who had been spinning his left dagger dropped knocking the cup to the floor. "You idoit!" Zevran you could have injured her then Lileana will not pay us for an injured inquisitor!'
"My apologies m'lady. Allow me to clean this up."Rin said kneeling down beside Arya to clean up the shatter vessel. "It's ok Rin, Zeveran." Rin continued to clean up "Sir you really should go. I will protect the lady until you return."
Zeveran looked down at Rin. "I wish you kneel like that for me at the end of the day. You and that beautiful mouth of yours. "He said looking down at the dalish man who to Arya reminded her a lot of Alabas. Rin kept his head down, "You better not keep Viv waiting, or shell get louder." Arya said smiling "And if it makes you feel better I will send down for more tea settle my stomach.
Zeveran shuddered, "Andraste's tits your right." She chuckled as he turned and marched off with heavy footsteps. Arya laughed "You would think he was being sent to the gallows. "she reached her pale hand down and as it reached the floor Rin pushed her hand away. "Do not touch that Inquisitor . . . your food and drink is fit. Please stay there."
Arya sighed "It's just glass, and I'm not helpless. Though Cullen and Cassandra seem to think I am these days." He could hear a hint of irritation in her voice.
"Forgive me m'lady it is not that. You are feeling unwell correct?" Rin asked as he carefully placed the shards into a piece of cloth.
"Just sadness, I-I recently lost someone close to me. It has brought up issues. It's nothing time will not heal." She reached down once more but this time his left hand caught hers "NO!" he said in a stern soft voice. "Your life is in danger. A rare poison has been given to you. It is slow acting but effective. Trust no one." A cold chill ran down her spine as she stared into his great golden eyes.
"You're joking right? That's why I am isn't it. Someone. No make that the love of my life for some reason wants me dead. Last my best friend was killed, my advisers locked in the fade for a laugh one night that's why I'm here enduring that drunken over sexed assassin . . Your boss . . . Right?"
He stood up and placed the cloth in his pocket. "Like I said trust no one. . . Nothing, but your own heart. Everything that has happened is not what it seems."