Apparently, they did. At least, that's what Magister Lucius claims.

Athessa had been outside, as had Colin, while Gaius Lucius spoke with Colin's parents inside their house. They saw Colin just long enough to recognize him before the Magister escorted the family back inside to discuss business. When he came out, he sighed, kneeled in front of Colin, and smiled. They'd given their assent, and Colin would be returning to Tevinter with his new mentor. In no time at all, they were on the boat to cross the Waking Sea.

There's something that Athessa can't quite shake, though. She's sitting next to Colin and stealing glances at him out of the corner of her eye as if she might find confirmation of her suspicion written on his face.

She'd heard raised voices in the house after Lucius closed the door. Distant enough, deep enough in the house that only her ears would be able to hear. Not the sign of a deal going smoothly. And later, when Lucius stepped out of the door, there was a familiar set of consternation in his brow, like he was trying to solve a problem in his head.

"Hey," she says quietly to him, nudging his shoulder with her own, gently. "It's gonna be ok." She hopes it will be.