"It would be far more useful than their bickering," he says with no small amount of annoyance. Vivienne's strong opinions on the Circle were idiotic at best. There was too much fear surrounding magic and the Fade in Thedas, and the Circles only promoted that further. At least Fiona's college provided an alternative for those fortunate enough to find it, for however long that would last.

That's a topic for another time, however. He turns his attention fully to the fireworks and notes the variety of colors and designs. "They do have a certain appeal," he agrees eventually. "Fleeting as they are."