I fear that we'll have our work cut out for us. [ though he's not terribly serious about it. after all, considering all the talk, dorian pavus may very well be happier here. while it's an unusual thought to consider, how can florus fault him for finding some manner of freedom? besides, the man's a decent sort by all he's heard, which can feel quite rare among the altus class. ]

I'm certain by then that I'll long for the opportunity, though. Anything familiar. [ he's never been out of minrathous before now. and while florus is independent and confident, this is all still very, very foreign in some ways. ] I suppose we might also invite Felix Alexius while we're at it. I can't imagine that there are many more of us, though. [ unlike the orlesians, who are apparently legion. he's admittedly a little interested in inquiring about orlais. it's always sounded less unpleasant than the rest of the south. ]