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Curious, in the au where both Val and Vax survive, who has the anchor? Is it still Vax or do they share the anchor in some way?
‘Oops’
In Twinquisition they both touch the Anchor. Though Vax would really grab it while Val only touch it. She would be able to close smaller Rifts by herself. And the pain is way lighter for her, much to Vax’s relief.
“Dory?”
Dorian looked up from the book he was reading – or attempting to read; he’d re-read the same line half a dozen times now. Val stood in front of him, an amused smile on her face.
“Val, have you come to finally seek my fashion advice?” Dorian had taken on Vaxus’ nickname for his sister in the weeks since she’d arrived at Skyhold. Val for her part had come up with a nickname for Dorian in return. The snickers had stopped the first time one of the Chargers had called him Dory and found themselves trapped in an icicle up to their neck.
Val snorted in a distinctly un-ladylike manner. “The day I want to be in an outfit with so many buckles it takes an hour to get undressed, I’ll let you know.”
“Well, other than to gaze upon my beauty, then, have you come for any particular reason?” Dorian replied, stretching his body in a feigned yawn. It wasn’t that he minded the interruption, but there was a tightness to Val’s smile that worried him.
“…He’s asked to see you.” Those five words were filled with hope and concern. Dorian’s mind went blank for a moment as he struggled to process the words. Vaxus wanted to see him. It had been so long since he’d been face to face with his Amatus. Every other mage in Skyhold seemed to have been able to visit the Inquisitor, but never until now had Vaxus requested his presence. Certainly Dorian had wanted to go, but fear had held him back. Fear that his presence would undo all the work the healers and Val had accomplished. Fear that his Amatus would say that the changes that also changed his feelings towards Dorian. Fear that he might be asked to leave. And now Vaxus had asked for him.
“Dorian?” Val leaned down. “I would’ve thought you’d have been out of your chair and running down the stairs before I’d finished the sentence.” Her voice was mocking, but her eyes showed genuine concern.
“I’m sorry. It’s just…” Dorian didn’t know how to express it though. He very rarely spoke of his feelings and concerns to anyone. Anyone other than Vaxus. And even though he had grown quite fond of Val, she wasn’t her brother.
Val sighed and stood up. Then, without warning, she grabbed his book and hit him over the head with it. It wasn’t a hard hit, but it still shocked Dorian.
“Damn it, Dory, you’ve been pining for my brother for months and now that he’s asked for you, you’re having second thoughts. Show that you’ve got some balls to go with that sass and get down there, before I throw you over the balcony” A small laugh from below told Dorian that Solas was listening in on the conversation. He felt a hint of anger and a lot of indignation.
Standing up with as much dignity as he could muster, he carefully straightened his hair and robes. “You know, after knowing Sera for so long, I should have come to expect such brutish behaviour from Ferelden women, but Val you continue to surprise me. I shall have to let Vaxus know how violent his sister is.” His smile took any sting out of the words.
Val smiled back. “And I’m sure he’ll tell you that if it weren’t for me, he wouldn’t know how to take a hit.”
Dorian laughed and ran down the stairs towards the healer’s room. As he got nearer he felt his anxiety build back up. As he stood in front of the open door, he checked his robes once more, fiddling with the buckles as he mustered his courage.
He knocked.
“Come in.” Came the voice of the love of his life. Hand trembling, Dorian opened the door.
“Ama…Vaxus…” He suddenly felt the old affectionate term may be too presumptious.
“Dorian…”
Submitted by @notavamper
Gosh I love it! I can totally see Val acting the same with Dorian as he has with Vax. Sorry Dorian, you got accepted into family already. No turning back. Can’t wait to see what’s next :O
part one, two and three
I'm not afraid of the Inquisitor! I'm going to take his sister out to a real nice place and let her order the whole damn menu and then we'll go for a boat ride or a walk around a park, and then I'll take her back to Skyhold to cuddle on a couch right in front of Vax. But only if Val wants to, of course! (งಠ_ಠ)ง Fight be bro.... She IS single, right?
DON’T TEMPT ME.
Oh hey nonny, you menaged to piss Vaxus off. Congratz.
Valerin rolls her eyes in the distanace. Dorian is weirdly turned on. And Blackwall just sweats. A lot. Vax has no idea he and Val are a thing (sorry nonny, but sad lumberjack has her).
Decided I'm Val-sexual. I'm never going back. This was an awakening. Thanks for that.
(don’t say that out loud or you will get on Vax black list - noone is good enough for his sister)
best thing in the twinquisition au? someone pointing out to Dorian and Blackwall that they might end up as a family
Yes, they are twins! In the canon Valerin dies at the Conclave so Dorian never has the chance to meet her… or even hear much about her since it’s all too painful for Vax (seriously Vax, it would be nice if you ever talked about your family with Dorian). If she was alive though, Val would approve in 100%. And probably would make things easier for everyone.
And that’s why I have a twinquisition au where everyone’s alive and happy (’:
Vaxus and Valerin Trevelyan. Look at these cuties :’>
3. with Dorxus? :D
3. “I just want to see you smile…”
Just twisting one word in that to make this a cute twinquision thing ;D
Vaxus sighed, arms draped over the railing and eyes glued to the courtyard. Dorian and Vivienne were below, talking and exchanging magical techniques.His thoughts wandered, daydreams fluttering through his mind’s eye.
“If you’re not careful, you’ll get drool all over the poor guards standing below.” Valerin stood leaned against the doorway, a wicked grin on her face.
“Val…” Vaxus cleared his throat and looked away from the courtyard to peer at his sister’s face. “I wasn’t… I mean I didn’t…”
“Oh relax, brother,” she chuckled. Pushing off from her perch, she sauntered forward and patted him on the shoulder before settling at his side. “I’m only teasing.”
He laughed with her, shaking his head gently as he turned back around. Folding his arms over on the rail, he resumed his careful study of the practicing mages.
“Now, are you going to make me guess?” Valerin asked idly. “Or are you going to share if it’s Madame de Fer or charming Master Pavus that has your attention?”
Vaxus glanced to his sister from the corner of his eye. “What makes you think it’s either?” he asked, forcing his voice to stay calm and collected. Trying, so very hard, not to give himself away.
Valerin draped one arm over his shoulder. “Vax. Darling brother.” She gave his shoulder a squeeze. “I know you better than that. Come on then, which one?”
He huffed out a defeated sigh, looking away from her in hopes of hiding his blush. “Dorian,” he murmured.
She cooed eagerly, grinning from ear to ear. “And what is it you’re hoping for, huh?” She wiggled her eyebrows at him, stifling a light giggle.
“Right now?” Vaxus looked back down at the mages. Even from here he could see Dorian’s brow furrowed in thought and concentration. “I just want to see him smile…”
Inspired by, uh, this post (nsfw link) ;D
“Oh, for Andraste’s sake, Vaxus.” Valerin set one hand on her hip, rubbing her temple with the other.
He frowned. “What?”
“You need to eat. You know, food? The thing that, I don’t know, sustains you?” She dropped her face into the palm of her hand, shaking her head.
“Val, I’m tired,” he sighed. “I would prefer to head to bed. Maybe spend some time with Dorian?”
Valerin looked up at him, shaking her head again. She pursed her lips in thought, glancing away from her brother. “I’ll make a deal with you,” she started slowly, looking back toward him. “If I go find Dorian and have him join you, will you eat something? Please?”
Vaxus’ lip twitched as he started at his sister, silent a long moment until he slowly nodded in consent. “All right, all right you win.” He threw his hands up in mock surrender to her before he turned to trudge off toward the kitchens.
“Get me something too, please!” She called after as he headed off. She saw him wave his hand in acknowledgement, unintelligible grumbles accompanying the motion.
She’d begun in the usual places she had come to learn that Dorian liked to haunt. And it wasn’t until she gave up and asked a guard near the main hall that she discovered he’d gone up to Vaxus’ room.
“Figures,” she muttered to herself after thanking the guard.
She climbed the steps two at a time, suddenly more than glad she’d let her brother take this room. How he tolerated the ridiculous number of stairs to get to his room was beyond her. Valerin reached the door into her brother’s room, not even hesitating as she swung it open and trotted up to the landing. Words cascaded from her mouth before she even looked to find the mage.
“Dorian, Vaxus wanted me to come find… you… Andraste’s tits!” Her mouth hung open a second, eyes wide as she now stared at the very naked, very aroused Dorian.
His expression mirrored her own, mouth slightly agape as he struggled to regain his fine motor control and snag a blanket off the bed to wrap around himself. Dorian cleared his throat, staring at the floor between them.
“He, uh…” Valerin fumbled. “We were held up in a long meeting, um, he wanted you to join him for supper…” In spite of herself, Valerin could feel the heat that flared in her face and knew the telltale signs flushed across her cheeks.
“Ah, yes, I suspected,” Dorian replied, coolly. He cleared his throat, despite the air of nonchalance he attempted to exude. “Tell him I will join him shortly then.”
“Actually…” she rubbed her upper arm. “How about you stay, and I’ll get him to bring it back here?”
“That,” Dorian nodded slightly. “Would be wonderful.” He paused, finally looking up at her face. “Thank you, Valerin.”
“Uh, any time, Dorian.” She offered him a sheepish grin before bolting to find and retrieve her brother.
Are Vaxus and Valerin identical? What wold happen if Dorian met him?
I’m preeeetty sure Dorian would notice the difference.
