"Dozens at the moment. How many over time I cannot say. Many from across Thedas, but--"
But. This was never a simple conversation to begin with, but they are about to leave 'simple' behind as far as conceivable. He remembers what else she said, and hopes that the words might find him better on that path.
"There's no need for apologies. I did not fare better when I arrived, I suspect many did not. Not to mention what you left behind in Kirkwall-- This execution, did Meredith invoke the Right of Annulment?"
Cullen ought to have asked from the beginning. No matter how clearly it stands out in his mind, it was hardly the only time a mage found death at her command. The only surprise is a voice which could sway her verdict. Perhaps he was wrong? Perhaps she comes from the early years, when Meredith yet spoke sense.
He watches her expression carefully. This must seem a strange question, whether he is right or wrong.
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But. This was never a simple conversation to begin with, but they are about to leave 'simple' behind as far as conceivable. He remembers what else she said, and hopes that the words might find him better on that path.
"There's no need for apologies. I did not fare better when I arrived, I suspect many did not. Not to mention what you left behind in Kirkwall-- This execution, did Meredith invoke the Right of Annulment?"
Cullen ought to have asked from the beginning. No matter how clearly it stands out in his mind, it was hardly the only time a mage found death at her command. The only surprise is a voice which could sway her verdict. Perhaps he was wrong? Perhaps she comes from the early years, when Meredith yet spoke sense.
He watches her expression carefully. This must seem a strange question, whether he is right or wrong.