THIS STORY HAS BEEN REVISED. The first chapter is up: www.deviantart.com/grimweavera…

Synopsis: Throughout the time they are teamed up Warden Aithne Cousland gradually earned Sten's admiration and respect, but hand in hand with his irritation over the constant 'delay' of their mission to slay the Archdemon.

The final straw was their journey to Haven, on the quest for a pinch of the Sacred Ashes. Sten finally makes a very stern stand against the Warden. In an ironic twist, what is believed to cause a stark division between them is what brings them closer together.

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DISCLAIMER: I am perfectly aware of the fact that Sten is not romanceable. Yes, he is a very devout Qunari- but one cannot always control their actions no matter how well they follow their philosophy from the start. Acting on impulse is common among anyone of any race or religion, so I do not hesitate to think that Sten too will likely let heart go before head sometimes.
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I included this in the story itself just to make sure.

Sten / other DA content and characters © Bioware