"This is why Kirkwall can't have nice things." She shook her head. "So they rely on face paint instead and other small cues that are slightly more obvious."

For a time, the Templars had been one of her fears as well. She supposed that Bethany being taken to the Circle had freed her from that. Her gaze slipped to the side in thought for a moment but she eventually looked at him. "And you fear them. You're not alone in that."

She raised an eyebrow. "I could pull you out, possibly." Her gaze sharpened, scrutinizing. "...You can swim, can't you?"