The Tale of the Champion. Ken had resolved to keep his questions to himself since Hawke clearly didn't want to answer them, but hearing that made it harder. A story had to be an epic to earn a name like that. Though, given what he knew of Thedas, he doubted it would be a very happy one. At least the hero hadn't died at the end. "Varric wrote it?" he guessed, "You must be close. After going through so much together." That was how it had been for him and the other Persona-users; the experiences and the hardships of that first year had tied them to each other forever. Being so far away from them now was difficult, even with Koromaru here.
The dog's head lifted as the petting ceased and Ken leaned to pat his head as he listened to Hawke's answer. It made sense. For better or for worse, people were adaptable and could become accustomed to almost anything. "Did you...ever have a quiet life?" he asked.