Of all the names he might have said, that it is Carver's that gets the greatest reaction is both unexpected and bewildering. A Circle mage knows Carver? He's never mentioned her and yet by this woman's reaction, he is clearly someone of some importance.

Fenris watches as she backs away, making no move to follow. He understands the need for space after an upsetting revelation, though he continues to struggle to understand why this particular piece of news is so troublesome.

"I assure you it is not," he says quietly, his voice solemn without being ominous. "I know him quite well. He is Carver Hawke."

Fenris purses his lips, fidgeting now, feeling more and more out of his element. Reassurance is not his forte and he does not wish to offend someone important to one of the few—if not the only—friends he has. After a moment, he adds as gently as he can, "Do you know him?"