To see him smile - even a small one -  was comforting after telling the story of her birth. One never picks where or to who they're born, so she always tried to avoid judging people for wherever they grew up. It was nice to see Rannon had the same kindness, although as he continued the conversation, a familiar look of ice appeared in his eye. She didn't have to have been with him long to recognise it, and what brought it about. She was sure he'd act very hound-like if he got his hands on Loghain... she couldn't think of anyone else that would bring out that cold look in his grey eyes.

"Your life must have held more than that." Feri began, hoping to perhaps coax some more memories out of him. She could tell he was suffering from loss - likely due to Ostagar - but it did no good to avoid memories surrounding that which had been lost. You started to forget all the good things and times surrounding it, and suddenly, you find yourself with just bitterness over losing them in the first place. Something once thought fondly of should never turn into that. "I know what you Fereldan's are like with learning how to fight at a young age; understandable, with everything your country has been through. But your life must have contained more than just learning how to follow orders and use a sword. How about you tell me about Ironbrook? What was life like there?" It seemed only fair that he'd spill some beans about his past, considering the controversial backstory she'd just given on herself. Still, Feri gave him a warm smile, hoping that could ease him slightly. She would hate to make him uncomfortable.

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