That advice is met with a nod and a melancholy smile. "I know. I was quite little when my own situation was similar, but I remember enough to empathize." Her thoughts don't stray to Kinloch Hold; for all that they shared a Circle tower, her own experience was quite different. When she thinks of deprivation and a lack of respect, the Denerim alienage comes to mind. Her tone is matter-of-fact, though, not interested in pity but merely relaying the truth. It was what it was, and her life has improved markedly since then.

She smiles as Garahel heads over at mention of dog nuzzles, of course interested in seeing who wants some. "Garahel would be pleased to accompany, of course. He loves the attention and knows to be gentle when it's needed." And then he would get to see Purrelden even more than he does already, yay.