And worse, it would signal to the Chantry that they would pluck mages from Riftwatch's numbers as they pleased. Who would be next? Kostos had fought in the war, and so had Matthias. Suppose the Chantry turned their gaze there, once they had finished their business with Marcus?
Derrica keeps this fear to herself, tucked in behind her ribs.
"I'm worried that we won't be believed."
If they cannot turn up some material proof—
Her fingers trail the railing as they ascend to the landing, take the first steps up along the next flight of stairs.
"Julius and I had been speaking of treading lightly around the Chantry, to preserve our relationship there. It would help if we had something to show this for what it is, if we have to shine light on their deeds after settling the discussion at sword point."
Not that Flint can help her with this. He might know more than her of the circumstances, where they are headed, what might wait for them there. Derrica doesn't imagine everything has been shared. But he can hold this in mind for her, if some tangible evidence comes to light once they arrive and he is able to catch hold of it in the course of negotiations.
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Derrica keeps this fear to herself, tucked in behind her ribs.
"I'm worried that we won't be believed."
If they cannot turn up some material proof—
Her fingers trail the railing as they ascend to the landing, take the first steps up along the next flight of stairs.
"Julius and I had been speaking of treading lightly around the Chantry, to preserve our relationship there. It would help if we had something to show this for what it is, if we have to shine light on their deeds after settling the discussion at sword point."
Not that Flint can help her with this. He might know more than her of the circumstances, where they are headed, what might wait for them there. Derrica doesn't imagine everything has been shared. But he can hold this in mind for her, if some tangible evidence comes to light once they arrive and he is able to catch hold of it in the course of negotiations.