Even the Tal-Vashoth? I thought this was a Qun philosophy. I only know a little. City elves, sometimes, will flock that way, when the Dalish won't have them.
Tal Vashoth have left the Qun, this is true, but some habits are harder to break than others. Hear one thing for the entirety of your life- even when you choose a different path for yourself? Unlearning can take time.
It was a long time ago, [ she says, quickly, in her definition of a long time ago, having only recently lurched out of her middling twenties. Just not to be confused with the horrors of the Halamshiral mien'harel, an important distinction in her eyes. When the boy she was married to was killed, it was an ordinary evening, in all ways. ]
[ Gentle teasing, idle flirtation- it is not how they are and it is for the better; even if some small part of him does feel idly protective. He does not wish to examine that sentiment too closely. ]
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[ Her answer is a little short, contemplative. ]
Love is learned, anyway, I think.
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I was married, once. In the alienage way, you know. What I know of love is that it is a choice, in a world with very few of them.
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[ 'Was' rarely counted for anything joyful in one so young. ]
You have my condolences.
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But, ah, oui, that. I am other things too.
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[ Gentle teasing, idle flirtation- it is not how they are and it is for the better; even if some small part of him does feel idly protective. He does not wish to examine that sentiment too closely. ]
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