( Her immediate response to hearing Dahlasanor's voice is to tense. It is not an easily visible thing, just a rising of tension up her back, a sort of painful apprehension gripping her chest. She steadies herself, as she always must.

It's Dalish history might be enough to make her jaw set, if the tone were not conciliatory, if they were not in agreement on this. )

I am surprised to hear that it might move the hearts of any Dalish at all. I had thought they believed themselves far above and removed from the Chant to pay it any mind.

( Her tone is also careful, respectful. She is not gifted with words or their selection, but her intention is to voice genuine surprise, not parry with spiteful derision. )