[Varric had the slightest urge to wrinkle his nose at the demon named. A shade usually was no problem. Greater shades and ash wraiths were something more of a headache, but they weren't anything that the dwarf couldn't handle, even on his own.]
[But these towns and settlements didn't have rugged and charming dwarves at their disposal. And just as he wasn't about to deny them a chance to experience such a thing, he also wouldn't deny them protection of any sort.]
[Varric brought his hand back to his side, inspecting it for a moment. It was admirable handiwork, but he'd seen better. He even opened his mouth to say as much, when a sharp pang ran from his chest to his toes.]
[Right. That healer was dead now.]
You're probably right. [He paused a moment, turning away only to quickly turn back around once more.] And if we're going up against a demon in combat, we might need a healer with us.
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[But these towns and settlements didn't have rugged and charming dwarves at their disposal. And just as he wasn't about to deny them a chance to experience such a thing, he also wouldn't deny them protection of any sort.]
[Varric brought his hand back to his side, inspecting it for a moment. It was admirable handiwork, but he'd seen better. He even opened his mouth to say as much, when a sharp pang ran from his chest to his toes.]
[Right. That healer was dead now.]
You're probably right. [He paused a moment, turning away only to quickly turn back around once more.] And if we're going up against a demon in combat, we might need a healer with us.