You Sweet Fool

"No? Well then I guess you have an apology to make as well as a catch up to have, don't you?" Vai smiled back at her daughter, her tone warm and good natured. She knew the ex-captain well enough to know that Ashe would have nothing to worry about from showing up on his doorstep unexpectedly. Nodding in agreement, she mussed Ashe's hair affectionately and finally gazed back out into the trees. "I think going to see him would be a very good start," she agreed. "Remind yourself that there are people out there beyond Alistair, people who care about you very much." She had half expected Ashe to turn the conversation around on her, so when it finally happened Vai was prepared. "Things are good," she said, and she meant it. "Devrum is building a house in these Woodlands for us, away from the Sanctuary. You know how he can be. So if you come across it, don't panic - it's meant to look like that right now, apparently." She laughed. "The Rathskeller is doing well. Remi has started an alchemy shop and he's helping to brew some of the alcohol for the place, and I have a couple of new and eager bartenders." vervain I am always on your side