✓ Memoir 3 // Action in the Tavern

[hawkethat]

[The music is lively and the taps are open and flowing freely at Teeter's. It's a fantastic place to unwind after a long day of running errands. Hawke's got a table to himself where he can watch the dancing and keep his puppy pack contained and out from underfoot, away from the other patrons.

If he sees a familiar face, he'll wave and extend an invitation to join him.

If he sees an unfamiliar face, he'll pretty much do exactly the same thing, because that's how he rolls.]

Having a good time?

Comments

[hawkethat]

Why should I want to be accused of that? It seems to me like responsible people never have any fun. What a horrible fate!

[Don't think he doesn't see you still drinking that beer, ser. Just like he's still drinking his.]

[onetrackminds]

And you're here to save us all from that fate?

[...he's definitely made Anders' life a lot more interesting.]

[hawkethat]

All of you? I don't have the time or resources for that. More like just the handful that are clearly in need of saving.

[The only kind of life worth living is an interesting one!]

Starting with you, naturally, since you're my favorite.

[onetrackminds]

Your favourite, am I? Or is that because I'm buying the drinks?

[He'll just. Raise a slight questioning eyebrow here, still over the top of his beer, which he won't take too long to finish at this rate.]

[hawkethat]

I'm wounded! Do you think my favor is so easily won? I'll have you know, you were my favorite before you offered to pay.

[Awww yiss, drinkin' and sassin' with Anders, best way to end the day~]

[onetrackminds]

I must have done something big I don't know about, then.

[Because. Huh?? Drinking and joking is how it goes, right?]

[hawkethat]

What, you don't think your own natural charm is enough to warrant favoritism?

[And flirting, yes.]

[onetrackminds]

My natural charm?

[Uh, Hawke, have you looked in a mirror lately?]

[hawkethat]

Yes. Just because you're apparently not aware of it doesn't mean it's not there.

[Uh, yeah, just a little while ago when he used the little boy's room, why?]

[onetrackminds]

Oh, I know I'm charming.

[It's just that Hawke could outcharm anyone. Even Michiru.]

[hawkethat]

Do you? What was with that doubtful tone, then?

[Except he doesn't sparkle, he smolders.]

[onetrackminds]

I've met your other friends.

[Anders prefers the smoulder. But he is also impressed by the sparkles.]

[hawkethat]

What do my other friends have to do with how charming you are?

[That's good, because he will never learn any moves that even remotely cause sparkles.]

[onetrackminds]

I thought we were doing comparisons. For instance, I don't sparkle.

[But Anders would laugh so hard if Hawke did learn that.]

[hawkethat]

Oh, I see. Well, sparkles are nice, but they can be a little blinding if they get out of hand. I prefer to be able to actually see who I'm looking at.

[LBR, Hawke would laugh too. And then abuse his new ability horribly.]

[onetrackminds]

I thought the only thing that mattered was that they could still admire you.

[teasing, obviously.]

[hawkethat]

Oh, well, if it's myself that's sparkling, that's alright, then.

[The idea of everyone admiring him is obviously something he simply accepts as his due.]

[onetrackminds]

So really, you're just worried about someone outshining you?

[No admiring going on here. None whatsoever. Nope.]

[hawkethat]

Why should I be worried about something that's clearly impossible?

[Awww, yeah, he's a hottie, he knows it~]

[onetrackminds]

I'm glad you've got confidence, at least.

[Hawke your ego is leaking.]

[hawkethat]

Well, I'm glad you're glad.

[Because that means Anders actually puts up with his big stupid ego]

If I ever figure out how, though, I'll be sure to demonstrate for you.

[onetrackminds]

I notice you're even confident enough now not to worry so much about your beard.

[Just. Casually suggesting it isn't as perfect as usual, trying to hide his preemptive amusement behind his beer.]

If you set your mind to it, Hawke, I'm sure you can learn how to sparkle.

[hawkethat]

[Even though he was just in the bathroom a few minutes before Anders finally showed up...]

...What's wrong with my beard?

[Hook, line, and sinker...he really is too easy, when you know how to bait him...]

[onetrackminds]

There's nothing wrong with your beard.

[Don't laugh, Anders. Don't laugh.]

You didn't shave it that way on purpose?

[hawkethat]

[Yes, he's normally extremely deliberate when he shaves and trims his facial hair. Which begs the question...]

Shave it what way?