Alistair/Leliana... *shudders* I'm not a Leliana-hater like a lot of people. My Wardens usually end up becoming pretty good friends with her, and I'd probably get along just fine with her in real life. But I do have issues with anyone who touches my Alistair. </possessive rant> Probably why the DR bothers me so much, really...
However, I do have to admit that the Alistair/Leliana pairing in Darkspawn Chronicles makes sense. In fact, I'm rather glad that in an alternate universe where my Warden died, it would turn out that way - because I think it would be best for Alistair. Leliana would keep him sane and ultimately preserve his morals and core "goodness", which might otherwise have been corrupted by the tough decisions he'd be forced to make in the Warden's absence. Anyway, it's better than if he'd hooked up with Morrigan or something... any of my Wardens in love with Alistair would shudder at the thought of leaving him at the mercy of Morrigan's master manipulation and utter lack of scruples, even if they get along with her on general principle... So a tryst with Leliana is the lesser of two evils, really.
At long last, I finally ordered Awakening

It was on sale new on Amazon for $10 with just one copy left, so naturally I snatched it up. Now I have to write a thank-you email to my older brother for sending me that Amazon gift card for my birthday... I'm nearing the end of my first DA:O playthrough on my new computer, and I should finish by next Tuesday, which is when my copy of Awakening is due to arrive - perfect timing!
In other news, all this talk of husbands is making me feel like a child... (doesn't help that I'm still not even allowed to ride public transportation without an adult escort...

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