[His eyes widen slightly as he takes that in. What is it she's saying? Thanking him for telling him his Circle is like thanking him for telling her his hometown--only when he told her his hometown, she didn't know he was a mage. So that changed something. Now she's thanking him.
Because, in spite of what he'd assumed about her, she's telling him she expects nothing from him. She's not digging for anything. She's only asking to hear what he wants her to hear. People who want more than that start asking gentle questions, getting people to open up, relying on the fact that most people love to talk about themselves. She's recognizing the lack of trust that exists--not just to herself, but out loud, instead of denying it or blaming him for it. Acting like they can start afresh the way the Chantry wants.
This makes him relax more than he has since entering the room, and he smiles, a natural softness coming to his eyes.]
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Because, in spite of what he'd assumed about her, she's telling him she expects nothing from him. She's not digging for anything. She's only asking to hear what he wants her to hear. People who want more than that start asking gentle questions, getting people to open up, relying on the fact that most people love to talk about themselves. She's recognizing the lack of trust that exists--not just to herself, but out loud, instead of denying it or blaming him for it. Acting like they can start afresh the way the Chantry wants.
This makes him relax more than he has since entering the room, and he smiles, a natural softness coming to his eyes.]
Thank you.