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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Vhenan. *Tamlen smiles and settles in close* How are things?

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Varric Tethras @biancalover.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

#ooc you know what, i'm going to say it. like varric, i'm old and tired and done this too many times. gonna hold your hand with a pair of hot tongs when i say this and i'm not gonna sugar coat it. we've tried that. y'all don't listen. (1/?)

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

"That can happen. I'm attracted to men and women fairly evenly, but that's not the case for everyone who likes both. I can see how that might make it harder to realize." He wiggles his way a little more in Carver's space. "I'm glad you do, though... I'm glad for all of this."

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Tamlen looks at him in a bit of surprise. "Knew that you... liked men?" He thinks about. "It could have been possible, I suppose, but you never showed any interest so I didn't assume... maybe I should thank the alcohol for making me able to ask."

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Tamlen smiles into the kiss which is exactly what makes their teeth clack together and that makes him laugh. "S-Sorry. I'm just... really happy."

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

*clears throat* So... Carver and I are dating now.

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

*clears throat* So... Carver and I are dating now.

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Smiling, Tamlen feels a little giddy about it which maybe is silly considering all they had done last night, but he doesn't really care. He leans in to kiss Carver with a warm softness that speaks volumes, hands squeezing the ones holding his own.

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Tamlen smiles in turn and presses their foreheads together. "I'm glad it's you, too." There's a moment where he simply enjoys being close to Carver before he quietly asks. "Can I kiss you? Sober, this time?"

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

"You won't." Tamlen promises because he means it. Carver is still Carver and his friend even if they don't kiss or... do what they did last night again. With that last question, though, he can't help smiling, reaching out to trace fingers over the other man's face. "I would love that, though."

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

... this doesn't work out." A pause and his smile goes a little sad as his eyes open again. "But I don't want to regret not trying at least. If you're in it with me, that's all that matters."

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Smiling, Tamlen shifts to just lean on Carver's side. "It does. And if it doesn't lead anywhere permanently romantic... I don't mind, as long as we stay friends." His eyes close a little, trying to keep certain memories at bay. "I care about you no matter what so I don't want to lose you even if...

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

... cherishes. "I actually wouldn't mind... well..." Shit. The alcohol had given him so much bravado last night, but there was hardly any of it in sight now. Still, he pushes through, managing to meet Carver's eyes. "I wouldn't mind a repeat or... seeing where this goes. I'd actually like that."

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Tamlen shifts and --- oh, yeah, okay so sitting is going to be an awkward afar for a bit. Especially given it had.. been awhile since he'd done anything like this. "I... don't regret it. For what that's worth to you? I ---" A pause, hesitation and worry of maybe ruining a friendship he greatly...

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Tamlen's eyes flick over Carver and then himself, going just a bit more red by the minute. "Oh..." It doesn't help that he definitely remembers... everything. Not that he would rather have forgotten it. Actually, he's quickly starting to realize that he liked it. A lot. He likes /Carver/. A lot.

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

... slips more from him and into his lap instead. His free hand rubs a little at his face as the gears in brain turn and slowly, but surely, his face starts to turn a bit pink as do the tips of his ears.

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

What it is that has Tamlen catching Carver's hand to keep it from pulling away fully, he couldn't say. Especially with his brain still half asleep and maybe a bit hungover. "Carver?" It comes out a bit as a question as he shifts to sit up, the events of last night hitting him as the blanket...

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Tamlen shifts a little into the touch in his sleep before a sound comes from him, slowly stirring as his eyelashes flutter. "Mmm..?" He blearily cracks open his eyes, blinking and definitely not completely awake yet. The memories haven't hit him either, but... they will. In like two seconds.

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Tamlen, meanwhile, is still fast asleep next to him, half curled toward he laid. There are... notable marks all along his neck and shoulders. His hair is a disheveled mess that fans out over the pillow from all directions. Anyone could so much as glance at him and /know/ how he spent his night.

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

[CUE FADE TO BLACK AND G'NIGHT FOR NOW]

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

*instead of answering, he simply shifts and presses close and --- well that's certainly not a dagger in his pocket --- but he does end up whining a little in the end* /Carver/ --

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

*wraps his arms and legs around Carver so he doesn't fall and moves to pressing kisses along his neck* Then you may want to hurry.

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

More than sure. *Leans in and gives Carver a slower, softer kiss, before pulling back again* If you'll have me.

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

*he's breathing a little heavier, cheeks and skin more flushed and looking considerably more ruffled than usual as he swallows, lips kiss bruised* I --- *his eyes flick from Carver's face to his lips and back again and then briefly in the direction of the nearest door...*

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

*breaks the kiss with a little choked whine, arching into the touch* Ah --

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

*makes a sound into back of his throat and presses them chest to chest, arms around Carver's neck to deepen the kiss*

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

*smiles and giggles a little before full on sliding into Carver's lap and kissing him with much more confidence than he'd manage sober*

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Mmm *He hums a little, looking at him as he tilts his head* I could give you a direct kiss so you can see, if you want?

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

No, no. *reaches up and pats Carver's face* It's a --- in direct kiss! That's it!

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

*takes the bottle and takes his own sip, pausing after and giggling a little* You know... some people would consider this... something... ah, what was it?

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

You're probably right. Besides, what was it? Uhhhh... sharing is caring and all that?

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

*snorts a little when he laughs which just makes him giggle a little more* You and me both, but I'm having fun.

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Yeah, I know. *shifts and ends up leaning a little on Carver* Don't worry, I'm yours first and foremost.

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Would you like to be friends? I have other spirit friends, but seeing them is always tricky.

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Definitely not. *takes a long, slow drink before looking up at Carver with a smile, his cheeks starting to get a bit flushed from the drink* But that's what friends are for. Like you.

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

I can understand what you mean. Everything from the mirror to finding the wardens and never seeing my clan or best friend again-- *time to take a longer swig of that drink as he bumps their shoulders together without thinking about it*

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Apparently there's been a lot of heartbreak going around. *he explains as he takes another drink and seems to think* Hopefully everything turns out alright.

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

I'm doing well. It's been an interesting few days, for sure. *smiles as he drinks from the spirits he brought, settling down next to Carver to relax*

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

*laughs softly* You're quite cute, aren't you?

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

*brings over drinks for them to share* Thought I'd bring something to celebrate you finally joining us here, what do you say? @hawketwo.bsky.social

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

This is the best present. Thank you!

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

I mean.. I always did dream of having a bonded as a kid so... *clears his throat* I'm more than happy to go wherever you would like. Just.. maybe not a city. I'm still not too used to them so they tend to make me pretty nervous, if I'm honest. Maybe that's silly.

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

I am asking for you to please don't. Not because I like the Chantry, but because I would rather neither of you get run down.

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Tamlen Sabrae @tamlenfound.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

From what I understand that only happened once and wasn't really... just a spirit, but I can certainly talk to them so I will try.

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