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Edvin Cadash Short Story

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Edvin Cadash knew he’d have his work cut out for him. The good lady ambassador’s affections had been hard to gain, but he desired to please her because she is everything he wants.
At first, he’s reserved about his feelings. He secretly watched her from the ramparts, walking to and fro, to Cullen or Cassandra, her gold satin ruffles shining in the mountain sun. He’s jealous of Blackwall’s courtly affections to the good lady. What the hell could a dwarf like him know of such things? So he asked the faux warden and made his intentions known. The big man chuckled and said that he’d be a far more deserving suitor, the lady ambassador was lovely and if he could make her happy then that’s how it should be, but might he make a suggestion? …show more content…

He tried not to stare, to make himself known, but by the Paragons it was difficult. The way she stood, all grace, beauty and he in contrast, all left feet. Except in battle of course, he was steady and strong, as any dwarven warrior should be. However, when it came to things that are more delicate, he was not adept. He sighed loudly every time a thought turned that way. If he’d been Andrastian he might call on the Maker to give him a hand. He knew the Dwarven ancestors would have none of this nonsense, no such thing as courtly love there, duty and honour was all they cared …show more content…

He couldn’t make up his mind between something light and fruity or something a little more substantial, so he took both.
When he reached Josephine’s office, she was with a messenger and looked angry, something he’d rarely seen. He stopped, hesitated to approach her, but marvelled at her technique of dealing with the messenger. She dismissed him with a wave of her hand and turned her attentions to him.
“Inquisitor,” she said. Her manner formal. “What can I do for you?”
He hesitated before answering. “If you have time a picnic lunch? Or on the ramparts if you’re too busy, or even here if you prefer.”
He was rewarded with a wide smile, one he knew as just a little bit coy, but also knowing. A woman like Josephine doesn’t get to where they are without being able to judge the motivations of those around her.
“Unless you have something pressing of course?” He nodded towards the door where the messenger departed.
“It’s nothing, your Worship. Nothing I can’t handle, or if worse comes to worse, I can always ask Leliana to help out.” She tapped her fingers on the desk. “But for now, yes. I’m famished, the ramparts? To take in the sun?”
“Please, call me Ed,” he said as he proffered the triangle of his

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