Ah she recognizes that lip twitch. It tends to imply a new lover almost every time, or someone on the brink of becoming one. Romances springing up is hardly surprising. People have needs... for love, for intimacy, for connection, for having their desires satisfied. Especially when it seems like the world is ending and nothing any longer makes sense.

"These are the things that will ensure our efforts meet with success. This is the place where history will be written, and we have the privilege to be a part of it."

Its probably no secret to anyone this is the very reason that Madame de Fer chose to become involved with the Inquisition herself. As it grows into a formidable force of its own, she'll be square in the middle to help direct the path they follow. Nothing at all to be ashamed of.