Garahel wags his tail, very happy with the attention and the mabari crunch that he practically inhales. Treats and attention? This is the life. Leaning back in her chair, Inessa sips at her tea. "When said Imperials are visibly mages, yes. We no longer have Circles and Templars to keep us in line, and that will make people even more wary of us than before. Or it should. And yet here, we're welcomed with open arms. They must be truly desperate."

Her tone carries no bitterness, merely acknowledging the truth of Orlais's deep-seated prejudices.