I couldn't have allowed my hands to be tied in such a manner in good conscience. Obviously you've my full support, for all that presently means; I suspect it would serve you not at all for me to speak loudly.

( considering how impressed with her skyhold probably isn't. thranduil and wren definitely aren't. a rifter now somewhat precariously in position; some people don't need to be too visibly on side, lest their presence be detrimental. )

Julius hadn't realised, either. I think in itself that speaks to-

Well. A few years ago, would either of you have taken for granted that such information would be granted to you? Does it not speak to how far you've come it seemed plausible?