As long as there isn't 'knife-ear' in that description, Korrin isn't likely to take offence. Pointing out someone's race is fine, it's the slurs that get to her. She raises an eyebrow at the last part, perking up a little. "Just an arcane researcher, or are you a fellow mage? I haven't seen you at the council." Not that his absence is the only one, but it's her main association with other mages of Skyhold.