[ 'Circle'... Finally, the things click into place, and Hermione's expression softens a little. If he's talking about spirits and a Circle then, surely, he must be from Thedas - like Nasrin, and Anders and Hawke. ]

Well, no, I think the Atroma are, but if they don't understand what we're saying then the Atroma can't do whatever thing it is they're doing with us, I think. It would just be a disaster and no one would want to sponsor us or give credits.

[ At least the rest of the conversation is easy. ] I went to a school - a bit like the Circle, but freer, and there was no shame or hatred and only teachers to keep us in line. Once we graduated we were free to go and live our lives with our magical control taught to us.