Katherine peers over the other templars' shoulders. "...Which is exactly what she's told me. If she's indeed a mage, it would be a surprise to us all. Most of us don't have time to learn both effective magic and the skill needed to wield such a large blade."
Maybe she could use the fact that they might have been seen together before (like out drinking) to her advantage. She already had one advantage in her reputation as Hero of Ferelden, and being known to these templars already. But with rising tensions on the horizon (and Rylock and her squad having gone missing after going after one of her own), she knew her wits and any charm of sincerity she could muster may not always be reliable.
"Either way," she continued, her manner professional but not stiff, her arms folded easily so her palms were pointed at herself and her fingers away from the templars - her magic no immediate threat, "I actually know this woman. My friend here traveled from far away to learn more about the Wardens. If it would ease your concerns, she could stay under my supervision for the rest of her stay."
lmao - nice fandom mashup there
Maybe she could use the fact that they might have been seen together before (like out drinking) to her advantage. She already had one advantage in her reputation as Hero of Ferelden, and being known to these templars already. But with rising tensions on the horizon (and Rylock and her squad having gone missing after going after one of her own), she knew her wits and any charm of sincerity she could muster may not always be reliable.
"Either way," she continued, her manner professional but not stiff, her arms folded easily so her palms were pointed at herself and her fingers away from the templars - her magic no immediate threat, "I actually know this woman. My friend here traveled from far away to learn more about the Wardens. If it would ease your concerns, she could stay under my supervision for the rest of her stay."