“Hm,” says Byerly thoughtfully in response to Tavi’s question, because it’s a good one. “I imagine, if they’re anything like the Rutyers of Ferelden, they’re professional misers and misanthropes. You’ll need to work on your scowl.”

Then he looks to Benedict and smiles a devil-may-care sort of smile. “A search for a missing father,” By says by way of explanation. “Which would be of considerable interest, I fancy, to certain people - say, those who are in touch with the Inquisition - and it’s best not to add interested parties to the quest.”