"So am I." Nathaniel's sister is likely still in Amaranthine, along with his ten-year-old nephew. Unlike the Hawkes, they are unlikely to march to the forefront of the action. Also unlike the Hawkes, they could be sought out by the Grey Wardens if Clarel is crazy enough. Fergus said he would do what he could for them, at least.

"But this isn't the first time we've been at the desperate end of a worst-case scenario, both of us."

He turns a winking smile to her, just a flash for her eyes alone.

"We know what to do."