"Ugh, no, skip Sera, I need Varric. And I'll get him to record it." She crept close, lifted the blanket to peer at Cole's face and tucked him in again.

"Look after him for me." She nodded firmly. "We'll be back in a fortnight or so. And don't let Solas bully you about taking him to bed. He chose you, that's good enough for me." She tilted her tattooed cheek for a kiss. "For luck."