This was better tread territory--the Archon and upper political spheres of Tevinter were, after all, Loki's forte. He shakes off his brief confusion and replies before Bene can interject with something truly foolish.

"Nothing will come of talks with the Archon, not unless they stroke his ego quite determinedly," Loki proclaims and turns his gaze back on Bene.

"I expect they might have a better chance endearing individual houses to their cause, but that's another goal entirely. Have you been bothered about your House connections?"

As for her question about tailors, well, Loki will see that her maid is furnished with some names and addresses.