To punish them all would be shortsighted. His hope would be that Mythal would maneuver carefully, but swiftly. Stop Sylaise before she was able to do more damage. But if she was able to seek retribution before intervention or sought it even after-- ]
Would you step forward? [ Because he understands the implication of Lad mentioning that. It's something he's done already, an act Solas admired greatly. ]
[Solas blunt remark gave Lad a start and he reflexively looks around for... some sign that either of them might be punished for it. But there was nothing. No overseer, no pain, not even any harsh words. With how poorly the hearthkeeper took any sort of perceived negative remark, he had practically expected the room to try and kill them.
Solas’ shift in topic brought him back to the conversation, and he nodded without any sign of hesitation.]
Of course I would. I couldn’t let everyone suffer for my misdeeds.
[ No, Solas was in a fortunate position that he could make such remarks without fear. Although he did reserve them for private moments such as these. He and Mythal had their share of discussing the other Evanuris in talks of politics and strategy. ]
It is hardly a misdeed to speak of the ills that have befallen you and others, [ he says with a small sigh. ]
[Lad looked at their intertwined hands, mulling over Solas' words. Thoughts remained muddled, but something else urged him on, and in a brief moment of boldness he leaned forward to steal a quick and surprisingly chaste kiss to Solas' lips.]
I trust you.
[He couldn't precisely say why, but despite everything he was ever taught telling him that this was wrong, he couldn't bring himself to feel like it was wrong at all.]
[ He blinks back his surprise, staring at Lad for a moment after. Genuine, he assumes, and not one given with the intention of calming him. He reaches to take one of Lad's hands and keeps his gaze locked with his. ]
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To punish them all would be shortsighted. His hope would be that Mythal would maneuver carefully, but swiftly. Stop Sylaise before she was able to do more damage. But if she was able to seek retribution before intervention or sought it even after-- ]
Would you step forward? [ Because he understands the implication of Lad mentioning that. It's something he's done already, an act Solas admired greatly. ]
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Solas’ shift in topic brought him back to the conversation, and he nodded without any sign of hesitation.]
Of course I would. I couldn’t let everyone suffer for my misdeeds.
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It is hardly a misdeed to speak of the ills that have befallen you and others, [ he says with a small sigh. ]
I do not want harm to come to you.
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I trust you.
[He couldn't precisely say why, but despite everything he was ever taught telling him that this was wrong, he couldn't bring himself to feel like it was wrong at all.]
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Thank you. That is all I ask of you.
[ All he asks of anyone. ]