Lissa appears to glaze over slightly at the question, giving it a good deal of thought “Blood magic is such a broad term. The idea of using blood in replace of one’s mana supply is quite pragmatic in a battle situation. It’s all around, you can use your own or an enemy’s. It cannot be silenced or interrupted because it doesn’t require mana.”

“It’s understandable that it’s a last resort in a fit of desperation for a mage. That’s not to say it’s a moral choice, then again, neither is using it to track and bind mages to circles either. Or the fact that there is often a set of books on blood magic the circle. Tempting Apprentices with knowledge then declaring ‘I told you so’ when they use it as their situation dictates.”

Isolde snorts like it’s an easy question, one she’s answered more than once. “I spent some time in Starkhaven smuggling lyrium and after the job we all go retire for drinks. Which is great, because god smuggling is often the most dull ass work you’ll ever do. So I find me a lad and after the first bout he asks me if he could try something, and y’know I’m down because anyone who can eat me out for longer than an hour deserves a ‘lets try something different pass’. So he put me in a sack, which he then tied to the roof railing, cut a hole in the bottom of the bag and had sex with me while I swung in a sack.”

[In Hushed Whispers - Mages Conscripted]

[Lissa Greatly Disapproves]

Lissa: So that's it then, nothing changes?

Inquisitor: What do you mean?

Lissa: All you've done Inquisitor is swap one collar for another and another. What makes the Inquisition different from the Venatori now?

Inquisitor:

>[You can stay safe this way]

>[It's better than the circle]

>[Deal with it]

[You can stay safe this way]

[Lissa Slightly Approves]

Inquisitor: There is some stability, and there can be a discussion about how to proceed, as a group, after the breach is closed.

Lissa: [Frustrated, forlorn sigh] If the Inquisition fears us, what hope do we have for anything else?

[It's better than the Venatori and the Circle]

[Lissa Slightly Disapproves]

Inquisitor: Don't forget they wanted to keep the mages as slaves for ten years, and the circle essentially slaves for life. This is the better deal Lissa.

Lissa: From where you're standing. I'm sure it is.

[Deal with it]

[Lissa Greatly Disapproves]

Inquisitor: I don't have time to argue this, it's done.

Lissa: As I'm done with you, I'll meet you back at Haven.

[Lissa leaves the Party]

[In Hushed Whispers - Mages Allied]

[Lissa Greatly Approves]

Lissa: [Sigh of relief] Thankyou. You've surprised me in ways I never thought you could Inquisitor.

[<3: So have you]

Inquisitor: You've been highly surprising yourself Enchanter Hayworth.

Lissa: Oh. I... Well, that's very kind of you to say Inquisitor.

[Later in Haven, Cullen and Lissa are overheard arguing]

Lissa: I will not permit it Commander, The ex-Templars put the mages on edge enough as it is. I'm not allowing them to be put on a watch with them like they're still in a circle.

Cullen: You're entirely unreasonable Enchanter. A good portion of the apprentices have not even completed their harrowing.

Cullen: Do you expect me to sit by and let that possibly explode in our face?

Lissa: You forget that we are Allies, here fighting and healing of our volition. We are not some common criminals; we have enough enchanters and senior enchanters overseeing safety issues and logistics of the apprentices.

Cullen: Which the rest of the inquisition should be involved with, you forget as allies you're expected to have a modicum of trust with us.

Lissa: With no trust given in turn. Of course.

Lissa: [Pauses and sighs] However, you are not without a point. The safety of the Inquisition is paramount. I will discuss a compromise with the other enchanters and get back to you.

Cullen: Thank You Enchanter, it would put my mind at ease if you did.

[The Champions of the Just - Templars as Allies]

[Lissa Slightly Disapproves]

Lissa: The Templars were in greater need than we thought, but was that truly a wise decision?

Inquisitor: You disagree?

Lissa: Men like Ser Barris are honorable, but can you say the same for the rest? We don't know how far envy poisoned the order.

[Later at Haven, Lissa can be overheard in an argument with Cullen]

Lissa: [Bitter Laugh]

Cullen: Is something funny Enchanter?

Lissa: Only the irony of an ex-templar, asking an apostate, to take the topic of Templar corruption 'at their word' Commander. It's positively hilarious.

Cullen: I still fail to see why it's such a laughing matter

Lissa: You would.

Cullen: [Exasperated Sigh] I will and will tell others to keep an eye out for signs of red lyrium corruption or any signs of danger, would that please you?

Lissa: It would put the other mages at ease, at the very least. Thanks Commander.

[The Champions of the Just - Templars are Disbanded]

[Lissa Approves]

Lissa: They needed a new start, to be done with the old poison and become something new.

Inquisitor: I'd like to ask you about our companions.

Lissa: My opinion? [regretful sigh]  Very well, who would you like to talk about?

[Iron Bull]

Inquisitor: I'd like to see what you think about The Iron Bull?

Lissa: The Ben-Hassrath? Observant. Likes to play the drunken meathead to make others feel at ease.

Inquisitor: You don't like him

Inquisitor: Is there going to be a problem I should know about?

Lissa: Not at all. If anything he is very amiable, on purpose, of course. I doubt you'll have a more versatile ally. Provided your interests remain aligned with his.

[Someone else]

Inquisitor: I'd like to ask about someone else.

Lissa: Sure, who else?

[Blackwall]

Inquisitor: What do you think about the Warden Blackwall?

Lissa: Blackwall? Keeps to himself, when he does talk it's always with a great amount of humility. It's...odd to be spoken to in that way.

[How is it Odd?]

Inquisitor: Odd?

Lissa: [Pained Sigh] Yes, Odd. He calls me Lady and talks to me as if I were a person worth his time.

Inquisitor: And that's bad?

Lissa: No of course not! It was just odd. [Sigh] Maker... do you have another question?

[Sera]

Inquisitor: What about Sera?

Lissa: She pushed a copy of The Randy Dowager into my hands and said 'I needed to read this immediately' and then ran off in a fit of giggles. As if I don't know what the book was.

Inquisitor: She seriously gave you that?

Lissa: She did; I don't know if I should be insulted or complimented.

[Cole]

Inquisitor: What do you think about Cole?

Lissa: Cole? I...hm, the one in the hat? He says unusual things?

Inquisitor: Yes, that's him.

Lissa: I would like if he stayed out of my head. That is all.

[Solas]

Inquisitor: What do you think of Solas?

Lissa: He seemed surprised when I asked him more about the fade like he had never thought a circle mage wouldn't be open to new ideas.

[Cassandra]

Inquisitor: What about the Seeker?

Lissa: I deeply admire Seeker Cassandra.

Inquisitor: Really?

Lissa: [hummed chuckle] She's incredibly passionate and honest. The world would do good to have more like her.

[Varric]

Inquisitor: What is your opinion on Varric?

Lissa: Surprisingly well-adjusted for someone who grew up in Kirkwall. We get along pretty well, I think I might've offended him at some stage though.

Inquisitor: What do you mean?

Lissa: Hm I was making jokes and he gave me a funny look and laughed it off, been avoiding talking to me ever since, but I could just be imagining things.

[Vivienne]

Inquisitor: How do you get along with Vivienne?

Lissa: Not at all, to be honest. But don't fret Inquisitor, we've come to an understanding and decided silent civility is the best option. I'd, however, keep an eye out; she may no longer be in the Orlesian Court, but she still is playing The Game as if she were.

Inquisitor: You're not a fan of the Great Game?

Lissa: I've no opinion of it, mostly. It has its place in Court, but to try to better your position so brazenly while the sky is torn, and the world is at its brink? [disgusted tongue click] Distasteful, to say the least.

Lissa: Perhaps it's the Marcher in me that dislikes it so.

[Dorian]

Inquisitor: What do you think about Dorian?

Lissa: He certainly has a handle on our library; I asked him if he had seen anything of ancient arcane languages. Suddenly it was several hours later, and we were deciphering an old tome half way into the night.

Lissa: I never thought I'd find another person with such a lingering interest in the subject, let alone a Tevinter Mage. However, you'll tell him none of this. He has enough ego for all of us. Combined. 

[Josephine]

Inquisitor: What about our Ambassador?

Lissa: Messere Montilyet? She's always been lovely. I doubt we could have found a finer Ambassador.

[Leliana]

Inquisitor: How about our Spymaster?

Lissa: Lady Leliana and I have not spoken at any long length. She keeps to herself, and I respect that.

[Cullen]

Inquisitor: What are your thoughts on our Commander?

Lissa: Ah? Commander Cullen? He is friendlier than I thought he'd be. [Nervous Chuckle]  All that barking of orders are kind of expected yes? But he has been remarkably accommodating and patient with the fellow mage recruits.

Inquisitor: You talk of him very highly.

Lissa: I...uh. Hm. [Clears Throat] Well, yes. Apart from some stubborn debates, he has not given me any reason to hate him...Who else would you like to know about?

[Other Agents]

[Ceallach]

Inquisitor: What are your thoughts about Ceallach?

Lissa: She's very different from the other Templars I’ve met. Though I never know how to talk to her, we've little in common. I do wish her horse would stop nudging me with its head. It hurts.

[Argus]

Inquisitor: You seem to know a lot about Argus.

Lissa: Ah, that doofus? I grew up with him in the Ostwick circle. We stuck together at first because he was from a noble family too. Eventually just became inseparable. He's family.

[Savass]

Inquisitor: As far as I know Savass is from the same circle too.

Lissa: Yes. She is.

Inquisitor: Your opinion?

Lissa: [Bitter Laugh] Stay away from her.

Inquisitor: So you don't get along?

Lissa: Yes, and no. I'd personally rather not talk about it.

[Kaswin]

Inquisitor: What are your thoughts on Kaswin?

Lissa: No power in Thedas will stop Kaswin from being cheerful. It's...awfully infectious, she's good for morale.

[Idris]

Inquisitor: And her brother?

Lissa: He is one of the most intelligent people I've ever met. Plenty consider him abrasive but he just has no time for stupid questions. You'd do well to make use of his knowledge Inquisitor.

[Moro]

Inquisitor: What about the qunari Moro?

Lissa: I recently learned he's a Templar, awfully odd profession for a Qunari mercenary. Then again, he's probably the most approachable Qunari I've ever met.

[Tabassum]

Inquisitor: What about Tabassum?

Lissa: We've never really exchanged much in the way of conversation, but he seems pretty ok.

[Tirros]

Inquisitor: The Necromancer, Tirros?

Lissa: [Mildly Uncomfortable] She...braided me a flower crown at camp. I still don't know what quite to make of it.

Lissa: Never said anything, She just asked if she could put it on my head when she was done.

[Isolde]

Inquisitor: What about Lady Cadash?

Lissa: Isolde? She's only uttered two words to me, 'Nice Tits.'

Inquisitor: Was she drunk at the time?