Then there remains only the matter of the second condition. You must confess if your suggestion is yours alone, or if you act at the Ambassador's request.
It is mine. If it was his doing, I am sure I would be asking you to take him a gambling house. But I am asking because he is dear to me and I know how he admires you. I will admit to that.
Admires is certainly one word for it. [Sounding much like a girl with a chin in her hand and a jauntily raised eyebrow:] Tell me, has he said anything to you or are you guessing based entirely on his doe eyed looks ?
—But no, I think not. The poor man's entirely harmless to anyone other than himself. Though I can give you the names of a half dozen lenders in Kirkwall if you would like to hold a grudge for me.
In the Grand Cathedral itself. And I will lobby for it to be engraved onto your urn, too, so anyone who handles your ashes knows they hold a hero in their hands.
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I'll consider your suggestion on two conditions.
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[ Such a steep price. ]
D’accord.
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You know how I hate to talk, but... for you, and for the edification of our Ambassador, yes. I promise.
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It is mine. If it was his doing, I am sure I would be asking you to take him a gambling house. But I am asking because he is dear to me and I know how he admires you. I will admit to that.
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[ Which is sort of an answer. ]
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You are far too good a friend, Monsieur Val Royeaux. I hope he treats you in kind.
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Speaking of—may I ask about, ah. Barrow? The big Fereldan. Should I dislike him on your behalf?
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—But no, I think not. The poor man's entirely harmless to anyone other than himself. Though I can give you the names of a half dozen lenders in Kirkwall if you would like to hold a grudge for me.
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For now, shall I wish you luck with your Orlesian affair?
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