Lavellan nods, a shallow dip of her head meant to convey respect, but it's still something. She is far too used to people deferring to her in all matters for her to begin to budge on how much she gives other people now. "Which explains why you've gotten on well with Cole. Although depending on your approach to spirits--" Well, that would determine how both Solas and Cole reacted to her, although she doubts the spirit would put himself around anyone who'd want to hurt him.

The name finally clicks, and she stares at the other. "Rita -- one of Cole's roommates?"