The right and left hand argued on the top floor of Skyholds fortress. Not an uncommon occurrence, in fact quite typical and the target also common. Sera the rogue, her pranks well known and yet nothing had been done.

"I suppose you would have a soft spot for her" Cassandra observed.

Leliana feigned offence, "Seeker, you of all know better than to suggest I have a soft spot for anyone"

"I also know you are not one to delay action. She is a nuisance, so ACT!" The Seeker demanded.

"She is . . .confused. Focusing emotions she doesn't understand. She is otherwise harmless." Leliana justified..

Cassandra gave an annoyed huff, "Bullshit, she's not confused, neither of you were ever confused"

A keenly trained smile graced Leliana's face, a smile of tactics, one only used to get her way. "My dear Seeker, what could have possibly made you think Sera and I are the same. Relax, I will deal with the young elf."

Sneaking around Skyhold was slightly harder when you are known as advisor to the inquisitor and left hand to the former devine. But Leliana managed with her usual grace and ease. She followed the young elf along the strongholds rooftops. After a brief wait Leliana dropped down from the roof to the balcony of the inquisitors bedchambers. Her arrival shocked Sera enough that she dropped the tools she was using to sabotage the inquisitors bed.

"Ever been hunting" Leliana asked, seeing no need to bother with introductions

"How the bloody hell did ya even get in here." Sera demanded, trying to disguise her shock.

"Same way you did. Wait no, I made sure I wasn't followed." mocked Leliana

"Oh, well. . .Yeh, I've hunted plenty, hunted all over Thedus" The rogue bragged.

"Ever hunted Dragonlings?" That was a dare, it had to be.

"Let's go then," Leliana decided.

The two made their way to the stables, Leliana's presence giving an air of officality to their business. Sera wasn't used to the lack of skeptical eyes on her, it was weird.

"How well can you ride, and know this is not the time for boasting" Leliana asked strictly.

"I dunno, I can get from one place to another on a horse pretty good." shrugged Sera.

Leliana turned to Dennet "One horse then, One of the stallions and make sure he's up for rough travel."

"You're too hard on my horses Sister Nightingale. I'll get ya Arion, he's the only one who tolerates your abuse." Dennet scolded.

"I can ride on my own ya know." Sera protested. Drawing Leliana's attention back to her.

"I'm better and we're riding in Dragon territory." Leliana warned, climbing up onto the horse Dennet had saddled for them. She extended her hand to Sera to help the young elf up.

Sera made a point of ignoring the hand and climbing up on her own. Quickly realizing the awkwardness of the situation. Before she had time to fret Leliana grabbed her hand and placed it around her waist. She kicked the horse and they were off.

Arion moved fast under Leliana's stern guide, as the ground moved from level to rocky her hold on the reigns got stricter. She reared her horse around more dubious patches of rocks that looked like they may slip. She only slowed once the road smoothed out again.

While they traveled along the roads Leliana slowed the horse to a manageable pace.

"So, why'd ya bring me out here anyway. You's usually with the big people doing big people things." Sera questioned

"You've been causing a lot of problems for us big people you know" Leliana said pointedly.

Sera slumped, somewhat tugging on Leliana. "That's what I do, duh. Not like you lot notice anyway."

"I noticed, but you wanted someone else to notice didn't you." Leliana said knowingly.

Sera was about to respond when she was cut off by the hissing of Dragonlings. Leliana smirked, readying her bow. "Aim for the eyes and you can sell the hides when we get back."

Taking the challenge Sera readied her own bow and let off her first shot. Arrow shooting straight through the air it hit the off guard Dragonling right in the eye. Leliana took her first shot, putting an end to his brother who had just alerted the rest of the litter.

Dragonlings stormed over the hills, Leliana dismounted immediately followed by Sera, both women firing shots in rapid succession. Most landing through the eye with the occasional shot to the limb if they were moving too fast.

A dragonling ran through Sera's blind spot, frozen by the time she realized and thankful when the next thing she saw was daggers through its head. Leliana's reflexes were quicker than hers.

Then silence filled the valley, It was Leliana who broke the silence "Seems that's the last of them."

Sera took the time to breathe, more shaken than she let on from the close brush with the Dragonling. When Leliana extended her hand from the mount this time she accepted.

To Sera's surprise the slower trip back relaxed her, the slower journey. The rhythm of hoofbeats, the scenery, Leliana's calm breathing. Things felt normal, Sera liked normal.

"Lets take a break, Dennet will be glad if his horse comes back well rested." Leliana decided.

They dismounted in a plush clearing by a small lake. Grass like crushed velvet and the lake alive with schools of little fish and excited ducks.

"This place is nice yeah, normal. Why don't we spend more time in places like this." Moaned Sera.

"Normal places don't need us," Leliana remarked.

Sera made herself comfortable right by the lake, dipping her toes in the cold water. Meanwhile Leliana carefully perched herself on the grass slightly behind Sera.

"What did ya mean easier anyway? You know, when ya said I didn't want your attention or something." Sera stumbled.

Leliana smirked, "You're quite fond of the inquisitor are you not? I do not blame you, she is a very beautiful woman."

"What! I . . .I mean. . That obvious?" Sera smiled nervously, like a child who's hand was caught in the cookie jar. ,

"It's hard when your younger isn't it, seems like everyone you fall for is more interested in men." Sympathy coloured Leliana's voice.

"Yeah, Ya say that like you have it easier, never see you with anyone." Sera said defensively.

"You learn to read people better, and no one sees me with anyone. That does not mean I do not enjoy the occasional courtship." assured Leliana

"Yeah? Is that what this is?" Sera asked.

Leliana laughed "No dear, this is a favor from someone who was in your shoes ten years ago."

"Oh, Kay then." Sera looked down into the pond, lost in thought and Leliana placed a silent hand on her shoulder.