We need that. [Pel gives a firm nod.] Dorian held something like that, but it was only the once. We should always learn to use the tools we have, and most of us carry around a great bloody stick. And it's a better alternative self-defense to using magic. If someone corners me in a dark alley, I'd rather not use magic to defend myself. And it would make us more useful to the Inquisition. Mages are effective in battle at range, but we're quickly overwhelmed in a melee. If you make that change, the Inquisition's forces will be that much more powerful.
His work is becoming more specific - I don't think he should be expected to do all of it. ( a bit wry. divide and conquer, as it were; dorian and maria can make progress with those who are ready for that much progress, and martel can look to those who aren't, yet, but can't afford not to be doing something. ) I have begun teaching my lady LeBlanc some of what I intend to offer in lessons,
( with a hint of approval in his tone - both for adelaide's willingness to learn and pel's endorsement of his ideas. everyone likes people that agree with them, it's human nature. well; human. he can't speak for elves, but he imagines it's not so different. )
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( with a hint of approval in his tone - both for adelaide's willingness to learn and pel's endorsement of his ideas. everyone likes people that agree with them, it's human nature. well; human. he can't speak for elves, but he imagines it's not so different. )
And I believe she sees the worth in it.
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