Dorian gives him a little wave as he joins the mages. Some of them know ice spells and are happy to instruct the Tevinter Magister for once.

It's not terribly exhausting either for a mage of his skill and practice. By the time the sun goes down he's mastered three basic ice spells that will see him through any fight that might occur.

It's also about the time the Guard Captain starts to gather her men for the briefing on tonight's plan.