"I'm surprised that hasn't happened to Varric already, for several reasons." Which isn't to say that she doesn't like him or his works, but some of his critics...well, case in point. Araceli's just the most convenient example right now. She nods thoughtfully as her kadan lists off the rules and variations for the participants, nothing truly mind-breaking there. "First blood makes sense for the simple stuff, why draw it out even more when you can settle it quickly? I've heard of more duels to the death, though. Count on Orlais to prefer the extremes, it's a wonder that there are any nobles left to live them."

And then she pauses and stares and snickers because it's the first time shes' gotten a good look at the fop's hilt, which is...something else. "I wonder how Andraste would feel about her tits taking part in random duels. And yes, they're slapped on staves all the damn time but with sword hilts, they're practically fondling them!"