You know me. I would have just as easily settled for a pile of much smaller dogs. [She runs her hands through the Pokemon's thick mane of fur, lovingly cooing while the enormous dog's tail wags and nearly knocks over a bystander.] She's such a good girl too, aren't you, Penelope?

[She gives a mock huff.]

Bianca is a charming lady, Varric. Someday I'll be able to woo away her from you. [Hawke slides off Penelope's back and offers him a wide grin and her hand.] But in the meantime I would settle for a dance with my favorite dwarf.