Merrill looked up to see Hawke, and realized she had no idea how to tell her what had happened. "I..." Should she just blurt it out? She really didn't know how Hawke would take it. She'd told Anders not to worry, but now it seemed so different. What if Hawke wouldn't talk to either of them.
She tried to blink back tears, her voice sounding strained when she finally spoke. "I.. I went to get some toys for Ser Pouncealot."