And yet, they had to save it. Had to make sure it didn't collapse on itself, because that would help Corypheus. She wishes that Orlais had chosen a better time to self-destruct, a time when she could wash her hands of it and hope it burned. But such a thing is not polite to say to someone from Orlais.

"I suppose it's all we can do to hope for a better future." is a far more diplomatic response. "Things have been changing in Thedas rapidly. Maybe this will be another one." If the mage circles can fall, who knows?

She glances up at Nerva, fingers toying with the sleeve of her dress. "Do you think it's changed since the last time you were here?"