When the tea remains untouched the remainder of the visit, that information will be filed away by the Iron Lady, for potential use later. Very little slips by her that she doesn't keep safe to herself, just in case. There's almost always a use for information sooner or later. Her own cup is carefully balanced on her lap and slowly savored in tiny sips which she lingers over in her enjoyment. Nibbles are excellent for keeping up one's flagging energy but tea warms just enough to chase off the chill of a mountain fortress.
Vivienne's attention never waivers in the telling of Raylan's life over the past months. If anything she is a keen listener, learning forward, keeping eye contact, the occasional small nod, no interruptions. She utterly approves of his calling the rebellion just that. People with no gift for facing facts might dislike that term, but it remains quite true.
"I'm not certain you'll find the viands available in Skyhold to be satisfactory." She certainly finds them subpar but the man won't starve at least. "The wine is closer to vinegar and most produce is limp on arrival. But coming here was the wisest course of action. I appreciate a sensible man who recognizes rebels for being just that. Did you take any injury in the local fighting or were you successful in keeping intruders and thugs at bay?" Yes, she just called both other mages and rebel Templars... thugs.
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Vivienne's attention never waivers in the telling of Raylan's life over the past months. If anything she is a keen listener, learning forward, keeping eye contact, the occasional small nod, no interruptions. She utterly approves of his calling the rebellion just that. People with no gift for facing facts might dislike that term, but it remains quite true.
"I'm not certain you'll find the viands available in Skyhold to be satisfactory." She certainly finds them subpar but the man won't starve at least. "The wine is closer to vinegar and most produce is limp on arrival. But coming here was the wisest course of action. I appreciate a sensible man who recognizes rebels for being just that. Did you take any injury in the local fighting or were you successful in keeping intruders and thugs at bay?" Yes, she just called both other mages and rebel Templars... thugs.