She looked down at the dog with an arched eyebrow, which only enhanced the scar that bisected it. Then at the elven woman with something like grudging respect. When nobles talked of Doglords in the past, elves were rarely mentioned, so it made her feel a spark of pride to see an elf rise above base expectations of their people.

"Thank you, Inessa. I am Marilaine, newly come to Skyhold." The dog earns a second glance, though she does not acknowledge it beyond that. "I am eager to see it and perhaps get to work."