He watches her as she speaks, taking in her reactions and how she says her words with her voice and her body. Loghain might never have been a diplomat as such, but he is good at reading intentions, at figuring people out. He can usually read a threat in a room full of nobles with ease. Lavellan is... similar and yet different to his expectations and understanding, but all the same he can read her sincerity.
Her feelings on the Orlesian Game are shared by him and he silently passes her a look that says how much he hates it to. The expression in his eyes does not last long, but it is strong and powerful all the same. Neither of them has the patience or the time to play it and yet one of them must. That much he can understand. She has also proven to be a valuable ally and even something coming close to a friend. Not quiet, but far more than Surana ever would be. Closer to Hawke.
Loghain tilts his head, eyeing her for a moment longer than her speech before he answers. Drawing it out as though he might draw out something more of her thoughts. "So you need me to gather the attention of every Orlesian who knows more than the tiniest hint of history in order for you to... save the life of the Empress." He actually huffs out something of a laugh at that, derisive to be sure, but a laugh all the same. "The Maker's sense of humor is ruthless."
First he becomes a Grey Warden after devastating their ranks in one of the biggest mistakes of his life, then he gets assigned to the Orlesian wardens, and now he's being asked to save the Orlesian Empress' life. How very ironic indeed for the Hero of River Dane.
"But if it will help stall Corypheus... then you have my aid. Don't expect me to play the Game. I hate Orlesian politics." Meaning he will help her as he can, but he draws the line at playing along with their masks and secrets game. He does not hold his tongue, even now, and that will likely stir the court just as much as the elven Inquisitor.
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Her feelings on the Orlesian Game are shared by him and he silently passes her a look that says how much he hates it to. The expression in his eyes does not last long, but it is strong and powerful all the same. Neither of them has the patience or the time to play it and yet one of them must. That much he can understand. She has also proven to be a valuable ally and even something coming close to a friend. Not quiet, but far more than Surana ever would be. Closer to Hawke.
Loghain tilts his head, eyeing her for a moment longer than her speech before he answers. Drawing it out as though he might draw out something more of her thoughts. "So you need me to gather the attention of every Orlesian who knows more than the tiniest hint of history in order for you to... save the life of the Empress." He actually huffs out something of a laugh at that, derisive to be sure, but a laugh all the same. "The Maker's sense of humor is ruthless."
First he becomes a Grey Warden after devastating their ranks in one of the biggest mistakes of his life, then he gets assigned to the Orlesian wardens, and now he's being asked to save the Orlesian Empress' life. How very ironic indeed for the Hero of River Dane.
"But if it will help stall Corypheus... then you have my aid. Don't expect me to play the Game. I hate Orlesian politics." Meaning he will help her as he can, but he draws the line at playing along with their masks and secrets game. He does not hold his tongue, even now, and that will likely stir the court just as much as the elven Inquisitor.