So I’ve done more of the Bellara scenes.
I like the one with Neve where you find out she likes serials in the Tevinter Papers.
That put an idea into my head. What if Bellara got into romance books. Specifically, romantasy as the hip, young kids call it. Specifically specifically, SPICY romantasy.
Rook sits on a bench in Bellara’s room. He had come at Bellara’s invitation and is waiting for her. He hears the door open and watches Bellara walk into the room. Her gait is stiff yet determined. She quickly makes it over to Rook and sits down next to him. She stares ahead, not looking at Rook.
Rook: You, uh, wanted to talk?
Bellara: I did? I mean, yes! I did. Okay.
Bellara closes her eyes and takes a deep breath. She holds it for a moment before releasing it and finally looking at Rook.
Bellara: So, as you know, we are, um, sexually active.
Rook: *grinning* Happily so, I hope.
Bellara: *blushing and panicking* Yes! Yes! Happily. Like you, know, what to do very well. No complaints.
Bellara looks at Rook, smiling but nervousness darkens her eyes.
Bellara: Right. Yes. Okay. So, I’ve been reading those novels I asked Neve to pick up…and, and I was wondering if you would want to, maybe, try some of the things…from book.
Bellara: Acts. Actions. Sexual actions.
Rook: Oh. Yeah, yeah. I’d be okay with that.
Bellara: *beaming* Really?!
Bellara jumps off the bench and runs to the other side of the room, disappearing behind the large stone elf head that sits in the middle of the space. After some rummaging, she pops up with a large tome in her hands. Several pages of the tome are marked by different color paper strips.
Bellara tosses the book to Rook. He catches it with both hands but the momentum from the size and weight of the thing makes it crash into his chest.
Rook: *struggling to breathe* This is all from one book?
Bellara: *disappearing behind the elf head again* No, this is from all of them.
Rook: You got twelve books!
Rook: It’s been three days! How much sleep did you get?!
The sound of metal on metal scrapping and the striking of a hammer fill the air. Rook opens the book. His eyes widen. He stares at the page for several moments before turning his head at a 90 degree angle. He starts flipping pages, his eye only growing larger.
Rook: Bellara…Bellara, I don’t know if I can bend like that…
Bellara: Don’t worry! I’m making something to help!
Rook hears Bellara revving something out of sight. Then sound of what can only be described as a saw assaults his ears. Rook swallows.
Several acts of debauchery later…
Emmirich sits across the table from Rook and Bellara. His leans on the table on his elbows, his two hands pressed flat together, as if he is praying. They are pressed against his mouth. He narrows and un-narrows his eyes. His brow furrows. He opens his mouth to speak but stops himself several times.
After an eternity, Emmirich speaks.
Emmirich: How…did you get that up there?
Bellara smiles and sweats profusely. Rook has a thousand yard stare.
Partially inspired by real life.
Full disclosure, my wife is an ADHD Book Goblin Spicy Romantasy Lover. Guess that’s why I gravitate towards Bellara.
The final scene. Pencil on paper by me.