[That had almost sounded like a laugh, and she doesn't recall ever hearing Bruce laugh before. His explanation clears that up fairly quickly, though, and she only nods in agreement when he remarks that Thedas isn't exactly a prime spot for a holiday.

At the mention of Solas, though, Hermione looks away again, though she supposes there's no sense in hiding it. Bruce knows she's a rifter, so it stands to reason that she would have responded to Solas's message, even if not in a public forum.]

Partially. [She almost leaves it at that, but decides to continue.] I had questions, he had answers. Answers that I didn't particularly like, even if I'd been expecting them.