[A posh clearing of the throat.]

Mm. Hello, Inquisition. It's me, Benedict, of House Artemaeus.

On behalf of the Northern Powers project division I am here to... address... any curiosities you may have about the Tevinter Imperium, its people, its language, politics, and so forth.

If you should like to learn enough of the language and customs of the Imperium to stay there unaccompanied, I will be at the Gallows library in the evenings to tutor anyone willing. Just don't waste my time.

...in the meantime, I'm leaving this line open for questions. Have at it.

Hello! This is Brother Jehan. Ambassador Amsel has had the wonderful idea to speak to rifters about their views on the Chant of Light. As you know, your presence here has caused a great deal of debate and concern within the Chantry. But while it has been very easy to find out how many in the Chantry feel about you—

[ Like, that they need phylacteries. ]

—we have not yet taken steps to find out how you feel about the Chantry. Knowing where everyone stands might help us facilitate solutions to some of Chantry’s concerns.

( There is a pause, which is probably enough of a hint about one of the others with him. “Dramatic Pause” Amsel, they call her. Longest pauses in these parts. For those unfamiliar: calm, controlled, Starkhaven. )

Thank you, Brother Jehan. Alongside that, we would like to find out what information concerning the Chantry and the Andrastian faith you would like better explained, or to more understand. Rather than putting you on the spot in the interview, I encourage those willing to participate to reflect on this in advance. If you think of something later that you did not mention at the time, please do not hesitate to let us know.

We cannot… fully grasp what it is to find yourself in a world not your own, no matter our empathy or interest. If there is information we can offer you, in turn, we would be glad to do so.

[ And Kitty quickly interjects, her wording a touch less formal than that of the other two - ]

And this isn’t one of those awful surveys where people are going to show up and be, like, Oh, what’s wrong with you that you don’t believe in this that and the other, your life’ll be ever so complete if you just accept the and so on and so forth. No ulterior motives.

( There may be the faaaaaaintest suggestion of a hint of a possible smile in her voice. )

Just so. It benefits us all to work together, and for the Inquisition to be able to continue its efforts in this war. That is what the Diplomacy Division works towards, in this endeavour and all others.

If rifters would oblige us, you may come to the Chantry office to answer our questions directly or to take a written copy to return at your leisure. We would appreciate it very much.

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