As I've no doubt you're aware, [ having been a part of the phylactery negotiations, but also: he's heard things; ] not all members of the nobility are enthusiastic about the prospect of their mage descendents being permitted to inherit their estates.
There was an idea proposed, that we might use that discomfort in the service of the Inquisition, to separate Grand Cleric Clorentine from a number of her wealthier benefactors. If we were able to obtain some assurance of her support of the Inquisition's stance on the subject, we might then spread that news amongst nobles less sympathetic to the cause.
I wondered if the latter is something that might interest you.
I assume you're aware that I was sent to Ferelden not long ago specifically to assure nobles that they didn't need to worry about their mage relations coming to snatch their titles out of their hands. I suppose it has a certain elegant symmetry.
crystal;
Ilias Fabria. I wondered if you might spare a moment for— well, what may be a somewhat private matter.
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[ Which may be a touchier one for some people than others. ]
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Well, I am alone in my office, and crystal is as good as anything. What specifically is on your mind?
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There was an idea proposed, that we might use that discomfort in the service of the Inquisition, to separate Grand Cleric Clorentine from a number of her wealthier benefactors. If we were able to obtain some assurance of her support of the Inquisition's stance on the subject, we might then spread that news amongst nobles less sympathetic to the cause.
I wondered if the latter is something that might interest you.
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[A slightly longer pause, this time.]
I assume you're aware that I was sent to Ferelden not long ago specifically to assure nobles that they didn't need to worry about their mage relations coming to snatch their titles out of their hands. I suppose it has a certain elegant symmetry.