"Very clever," Loghain retorts to Anders dryly, but his irritation isn't genuine.
He rests his hand absently on the dog's back, inspecting her for any residual wounds that Inessa's healing spell hadn't caught, but it seems to have done the trick, mending lacerations and easing bruises in her powerful muscles. The scars of a hard, terrible life are still plainly wrought all over her body; her great size and strength have made her an effective fighter, but doubtless the experiences have taken a toll on her intelligent mind. Even as she gulps down the water, her topaz stare keeps flicking warily to Garahel, as though expecting him to lunge for her at any moment; not even his gentle manner seems to reassure her.
"I'll have to keep her clear of the Gallows in Kirkwall, for a time," he admits, grimacing. "I suspect whatever fight she may start she stands a good chance of finishing."
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He rests his hand absently on the dog's back, inspecting her for any residual wounds that Inessa's healing spell hadn't caught, but it seems to have done the trick, mending lacerations and easing bruises in her powerful muscles. The scars of a hard, terrible life are still plainly wrought all over her body; her great size and strength have made her an effective fighter, but doubtless the experiences have taken a toll on her intelligent mind. Even as she gulps down the water, her topaz stare keeps flicking warily to Garahel, as though expecting him to lunge for her at any moment; not even his gentle manner seems to reassure her.
"I'll have to keep her clear of the Gallows in Kirkwall, for a time," he admits, grimacing. "I suspect whatever fight she may start she stands a good chance of finishing."