시작의 새벽/Dawn of Beginning

Chapter Twenty-Seven

A few days had passed since the Inquisitor had left Skyhold. Three of her companions went with her along her journey. While they were out, Sirena had decided to remain behind. Not to mention, she only wanted to go out when she absolutely needed to, otherwise she prepared staying safe behind the keep's walls. The American roamed around the halls in her ivory and light purple silk robe and gown. Her fashion was very different compared to the others. At least that's what she thought. Even the hair style was based on the ancient Chinese style along with the head dress. In her opinion the halls were dark and it was why she liked being outside more. There was more light. While roaming around, her eyes glanced up at the golden plates on the walls that hold the stories or perhaps the history of the lands. Of course, she could be wrong.

Sirena made her way upstairs and through the library; the area the young woman was had a balcony and even over looked the great hall. When she approached the bright area. She noticed the mage that everyone didn't care for. Though, she didn't know the Knight-Enchanter, the others did. From what she heard; the woman was snobby. How she saw it, she wasn't going to judge the woman without meeting her; that would be unfair.

"Hello, my darling! What brings you here?" The American's eyes widened a bit when she got acknowledged by the ambitious mage. Though, she was trying not to judge, she couldn't help but wonder what the person was like and from someone who was stuck up, getting greeted first was not what she was expecting.

"Nothing really. I was just taking a stroll around the keep. Do you stay holed up here?"

"Why my dear, it is best to continue to learn through reading." Vivienne looked the young woman over rather quickly. "My, my, your outfit stands out from the crowd." Was that a bad thing or a good thing? The woman had confused the outlander quite a bit. Should she wear something that was more fitting in Fereldon? In a way, her outfits reminded her of where she was from even though the time only, she saw hanfus were in Chinese historical dramas.

"Um thank you?" Her eyes caught sight of the dark woman raising her brows at her before a smile had appeared on her face which only confused her more.

"But of course! Now I must ask what do you think of the circle?" Was this a test of sorts? Sirena didn't want to get involved in the politics. That was something she avoided even in America.

"No offence, but I don't get involved in politics. For me, it's better that way." Did she pass the test, if that what it was? Sadly, she couldn't tell from the facial expression since it was stoic.

"I see... That is quite smart of you, but no matter what, you will always be involved in some way shape or form. Ignorance is not bliss, my dear."

"I'll be sure to keep that in mind."

"As you should, darling!"

"Well, I guess I shall leave you to your studies."

"Do come back for more conversation."

"Okay." With that, Sirena walked away towards the library to get down to Solas's hang out where he painted the walls. Mainly, she wanted to get away from that conversation since she didn't want to get into the topic the Knight- Enchanter wanted to bring up. But it seemed like the famous Vivienne was not going to let it slide. What she could do was avoid the woman, but that would be rude. Perhaps she should learn to use the time period's politics to her advantage. It was used in everyday life, but the question was, would she retain the things she learned? Shaking her head that was full of doubt, the American continued to walk around blindly. She was getting tired of hearing gossip at every corner. A lot of the time the blonde missed the quiet of her home. In Skyhold, she seemed to always be surrounded by people. The only time she really got her alone time was in her room which had a fireplace. Every now and again, she'd let tears fall at night when no one was watching her.