( Josephine fusses with the cheese more than strictly necessary, as though dividing into anything other than perfectly equal portions would be a grievous insult indeed. Once satisfied, she presents Thranduil with his share, gaze dropping briefly to her wine as she considers his question. )

The answers to both your questions are rather straightforward, I'm afraid. I went to Orlais to further my studies once I completed my basic education, and for the Inquisition... that is more Leliana's doing than my own.

( Then again, the Inquisition's spymaster has always been a force of nature. )