It would be desperately inappropriate to pat the bear's head, to maybe scratch its ears just a little. Alas.

"We have armed ourselves against broader threats," If the Inquisition's unprepared to face Corypheus, it's still the guiding purpose of their work. The Venatori could fly another damn dragon up the mountain, and it would be a surprise — but not a shock. "Thick walls, training drills, measures purposed to war."

"I worry that we risk a singular vision, and by doing, overlook the smaller dangers. Several emissaries keep private guards in tow."

A glance to Hardie, from the corner of her eye.