crystalbull:

Just a reminder that Varric grew up taking care of his alcoholic mother and staving off her drunken rages while Bartrand was off making money and throwing parties.

Just a reminder that Varric was emotionally abused and toyed with by his ex-girlfriend.

Just a reminder that Varric apologizes even when he did nothing wrong.

Just a reminder that Varric blames himself for bad things that happen to his friends when he’s around.

Just a reminder that Varric loses his home to someone he thought he could trust.

Just a reminder that Varric’s own brother betrayed him and left him for dead just for some money.

Just a reminder that Varric isn’t as put together as he acts. He’s been hurt, abused, betrayed, and he tries to bear the burdens of those around him. He’s a man who uses humor to hide how hurt he is. Varric is a man who is kind and extremely generous even after all he’s been through.

Varric is a man who loves deeply and genuinely despite all the pain he has endured at the hands of loved ones and trusted friends. He is a man who thinks often of his friends from Kirkwall, sounding so happy when he speaks of them.

Varric is precious and should be protected.