"Ah." Julius sits back in his chair. His reaction may not be the easiest to read, but it's clear he's neither shocked nor offended; whatever else is there, there is certainly sympathy.

"...I know you've read about the Circles. More than many rifters who have been here longer than you, I suspect. But I think... They left their mark on those of us who lived them, in a variety of ways. I don't begrudge you your instincts, for what it's worth. I think it's good, in general, that you pay attention to your gut and that you heed your mentor's advice. Contrary to how it may appear, mage rights are not actually an issue that requires unanimity within Riftwatch. I think rights for mages and freedom from Corypheus are connected, but then, I would." As a mage. "It's not an official organizational position."

He rests a hand on the desk, as if he might drum his fingers but is resisting the urge. "My own views on what next after the war, and probably on templars, are ... I would venture radical in comparison to Thedas at large, but moderate to conservative for 'the mages in Riftwatch.' I can't speak for Enchanter Isaac with perfect clarity. He's made some of his thoughts public enough, but I am not in his confidence. But do you feel so unsafe with him that you could not work together on assignments unrelated to mage-templar relations?" It's not meant to be a leading question. He's clearly trying to determine just how shaken she is and why.