Varric could be a great friend at times, but displays of affection were not his strength. He was not cuddly and he fixed Hawke with a look of mocking despair at having been forced to put up with her consideration. But he didn't fight her off. He rolled his eyes and waited for her to give him his space.

"How many times do I have to tell you, Hawke..." He trailed off, understanding the futility of it. "Nice to see you're still in one piece."