[A fair question— both of them, really— and likely inevitable as well.]
No, it was not. He was assassinated.
[There's a darkness that moves across his gaze; he is not worried for himself, though perhaps he should be. Anyone in their right mind would, most likely, but that's not the sort of thing that worries him regarding his taking over his father's seat. He's convinced he can take care of himself, knows that he and Maevaris have already done a great deal to protect themselves from those who might disagree with their unwanted opinions, but there is always the chance it won't be enough.
Instead, he's worried about Brennan.]
Whatever danger I am in, it is not nearly as much as you are, amatus. The Inquisition has been compromised— the entire council at Halamshiral was derailed by the involvement of Qunari spies.
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No, it was not. He was assassinated.
[There's a darkness that moves across his gaze; he is not worried for himself, though perhaps he should be. Anyone in their right mind would, most likely, but that's not the sort of thing that worries him regarding his taking over his father's seat. He's convinced he can take care of himself, knows that he and Maevaris have already done a great deal to protect themselves from those who might disagree with their unwanted opinions, but there is always the chance it won't be enough.
Instead, he's worried about Brennan.]
Whatever danger I am in, it is not nearly as much as you are, amatus. The Inquisition has been compromised— the entire council at Halamshiral was derailed by the involvement of Qunari spies.