If We Are Only Strong Enough To Carry It

“Varric? Who’s your friend?”Varric looked to the woman who nodded her permission, and he grinned. “Herald of Andraste, meet Lady Brenna Amell, the Hero of Ferelden.”She smiled. “Well met. You must be my cousin Ivan.”“Vanya,” he replied automatically. “No one calls me Ivan unless I’m in trouble.” Which, unfortunately, had been near constant since the Conclave. “We’re cousins?”“All the noble families in the Marches have married at least once, but yes, Bethany found a few connections between the Amells and the Trevelyans.” She turned to Varric. “You should have heard the sound she made when she discovered the connection. It was like someone squeezed a nug.”“Bethany?” Vanya asked.“Bethany Hawke,” Varric said. “She’s the Champion’s sister. Which would also make her your cousin.”“Welcome to the family.”

Part 2 will make much more sense if you read Part 1 first. ;)