Sal'Elgar

Preparation for the Winter Palace - Part 15

From the moment they stepped foot back in Skyhold, Josephine was a whirlwind of planning. She had dragged every member into a room to have their measurements taken and schedule dance lessons. Salihn sat on the floor next to Sera watching Josephine fret over every detail. Sera leaned towards her and whispered into her ear.

"That woman needs to mount something," she said with a wiggle of her eyebrows.

Laughing she covered her mouth quickly as Josephine's eyes narrowed on her.

"Sorry Josephine," she mumbled behind her hand. As soon as Josephine turned she jabbed Sera in the ribs with her elbow. Ass, she muttered at her making her giggle.

Leliana walked into the room and moved to where she sat on the floor with Sera. Looking up at her she smiled happy to see her.

"Hey Leliana, how is the new nug we brought you back from the Emerald Graves working out for you?"

Leliana smiled pleased about the new animal and laughed. "Waffles and I are getting along well."

Waffles?

She kills shit for a living – she can call it whatever she fucking wants

True

"Interesting name, is it because he likes waffles?"

She looked at her curiously, "No – well I don't know, he might. It was because of when he purrs it waffles."

Salihn started to laugh again and earned another nasty look from Josephine before she quieted again.

"I did not come here for just pleasantries Salihn. I wanted to talk to you about the Winter Palace," she said seriously. Standing up she followed Leliana outside to talk without Josephine getting angry.

"Duke Gaspard has heard of how well you can sing and would like you to sing for one of his soirees before the ball. Your job is to just sing, dance and listen. You will not be alone there as the members of the Inquisition will also be in attendance."

"I guess that isn't so bad."

Leliana smiled pleased at her response. "Good, we will have a dress made for that evening and one for the ball."

Salihn gazed at her nervously now and Leliana laughed.

"Don't worry; you will be quite sought after Gaspard's party. There will be many that will want to seek your attention at the ball. It will be a great opportunity for you to gather information."

She felt the little knots of apprehension in her stomach, and tamped them down.

It will be fine

Yeah who doesn't like be surrounding by back-stabbing nobles.

Hush it!

Not to mention I'm sure your egg is going to love you dancing with other men

He's a grown man, he'll be fine

Uhu..sure

Again, Sod off!

Salihn walked back into the keep as Josephine was pairing people up for dancing. First she danced with Bull who was a surprisingly good dancer as he led her around the floor. When he let her go he winked and then whispered in her ear, "Let me know when you get tired of the Hobo."

Laughing up into his face she patted his arm shaking her head. She was then gathered up by Dorian who with a flourish danced eloquently around the room. When it came to an end he bowed and grazed her knuckles with his lips. "You darling, know just how to make a man look very good."