She knows, unfortunately for him she is quite the affectionate person, more so with those she considers close to her heart. And Varric? Maker, she was not joking that day when she said she would have no idea where she'd be without him. He is solid ground in her horrendously chaotic life.

Hawke lets a moment pass before she pulls away from him, giving the dwarf the space she knows he'd like. She manages a grin, cocky as always. You'd never guess her fingers had been trembling a few hours ago.

"Not as nice as it is to see your handsome face."