[he's still teasing, especially since Hawke is always encouraging him to spend more time with Pearl. Except then Hawke continues, and something twists in his stomach. He might not get along with Carver, but he knows how important he is to Hawke.]
I'm sorry, love.
[What else can he say? There isn't much, he knows. But since Hawke is laying on his shoulder, he shifts that arm behind him, pulling him a bit tighter, the best he can do for a hug. He, at least, isn't going anywhere.
Meanwhile, and completely unaware of the sudden change in mood, Apawstate continues her quest for attention. It is completely unfair that she, the center of this household, is being ignored during all this! So she makes her way across Anders' chest and starts determinedly rubbing herself against Hawke's chin, purring at him as endearingly as she knows how.]
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[he's still teasing, especially since Hawke is always encouraging him to spend more time with Pearl. Except then Hawke continues, and something twists in his stomach. He might not get along with Carver, but he knows how important he is to Hawke.]
I'm sorry, love.
[What else can he say? There isn't much, he knows. But since Hawke is laying on his shoulder, he shifts that arm behind him, pulling him a bit tighter, the best he can do for a hug. He, at least, isn't going anywhere.
Meanwhile, and completely unaware of the sudden change in mood, Apawstate continues her quest for attention. It is completely unfair that she, the center of this household, is being ignored during all this! So she makes her way across Anders' chest and starts determinedly rubbing herself against Hawke's chin, purring at him as endearingly as she knows how.]