Knowing Solas

The first of many Dragon Age Inquisiton poems I have planned to write. This one is about one of my Inquisitors, Drielle, getting to know and befriend Solas.

As our eyes laid upon each other,
We danced out of our bodies,
But moved so slow


With greetings so formally stiff,
Names or intentions unknown,
Our covers blown


You eye my "knives" with pride,
Then eye the blades in their sheaths,
Another elf, I see


Your words wonder and wander,
Intelligence beyond this world,
A pleasant mystery


As we fight the demons, we are beside,
Arching dancing lights to enemy's hearts,
The fade inside us two


Our path cleared, we venture onwards,
Still catching glimpses of each other,
Yes, I've noticed you


Later we speak of faded dreams,
Spirits who are in need of help,
Sympathetic nods


Dalish rolls off your tongue like venom,
And off mine like bittersweet wine,
Though I defy the odds


You've seen reason in unreason,
A feat which curls my pale lips,
Although politely


Formal turns to friendly fast,
Your frown turns into a knowing smile,
Ever so slightly


Tragedy struck us all so soon,
The Haven we knew buried and cold,
So suddenly


And through a harsh blizzard I prevail,
Although all our people have not,
We breathe painfully


But with you as my guide, we trek,
Together at the front of the lines,
Piling up the days


We straddle a peak some time later,
You survey a spot with imminent meaning
I follow your gaze


There it stands, a fortress, lost to time,
Yet standing strong as an ancient tree,
As you say, "Skyhold"


I step forward, towards the quiet stones,
Behind me you crease your brow, solemn,
Watching as I go

Author's Note

The only lines meant to rhyme are the third line of ever section.