Christine inhales a breath to join in the conversation; to speculate that perhaps coming through the Fade manipulated his mind in a way that allowed him to understand this world's main language and writing. But then he goes on, and she smiles, knowing what he's trying to say.

In Thedas, the word 'awesome' has not been overused to the point of simply meaning 'good.' It still means a sight that leaves one in awe. And she very much enjoys hearing that applied to her, as well as the word 'pretty.'

"I am glad I can hear you say the words, instead of employing hand gestures." Something tells her those gestures would become sort of sexual in nature to get his point across. "Thank you."