[ That earns a laugh -- tame, sedate and heavy from more serious topics that came just before, but genuine. ]

Reason, [ he echoes and answers, and now he rocks forward enough to lever himself to his feet, sensing he has given her enough to think about. ] There's precious little of it in Tevinter, you know. That's why I'm here.

Do enjoy the wine, [ he adds, a gesture towards the remaining bottle. ] But not all today.