Mention of Anders has her perking up a little and she nods. "He was from my Circle, though we didn't really cross paths then. I was still a child when he escaped for the last time." Given what happened there, it's undoubtedly for the best. "I assumed I would favor them more, but I suppose I'm more Fereldan than I realized."

Well, at least in terms of mabari. Garahel would undoubtedly be smug if he were still awake, but that slight leg-twitching tells Inessa he's already jumped headlong into naptime. That said, she seems perfect content with feline company now, smiling and offering her hand for the kitty to sniff at before reaching up to stroke his head. "Hello, Fen. It's nice to meet you."