[ a beat that might well be read for what brother, a huff that he’ll associate with the punctuation of gesture, ]

Whether any given apostate gives half a shit is a matter, I imagine, of individuals. The Dalish have no particular reason to fear the Circle,

[ problem dalish just get dead ]

But distaste may be enough. I expect more difficulty of the Rifters, and between them, we might be out near two-thirds our personnel. Skyhold must give ground, or our projects here cannot continue; there is no budget for long charity.

[ that doesn't mean he's wrong. this is a fuck of a precedent. ]

We need begin restricting information now. I will draft a letter to Montilyet regarding our Ambassador; I count upon your support.

[ and will bully beleth into it, if necessary. it'd be a waste of the leverage she holds —

but she’s pissed enough to press if needed. ]