She isn't sure what to do, with such frankness. She wanted it, true, but in her experience mages were rarely so forthcoming about their intentions, so she can't help but try to decode it - to find the true meaning that she suspects are behind Benevenuta's words. But for the life of her, she cannot find anything.

So instead she simply frowns, looking at her the way a smith might assess a piece of gold, to ascertain its quality.

"I see." She said finally - still obviously not completely convinced, but unwilling - or unable - to give an argument against it. She let out a breath, before turning her frown down to her drink.

"... I hold no grudge against you, Councillor. And if you believe that being seen in together in public will strengthen the Inquisition..." She trailed off, because she didn't want to admit it, but she saw the point. Besides - it would be easier to keep an eye on the mages if they came to her willingly. "Then I shall keep your company."