"There's a saying in the Gallows. The walls have ears. All I'll say is that it may very well save lives if it comes to it, and I have to trust that of all the mages here, you're most likely to be able to cut through any opposition." He downs the rest of his tea before it can chill and stands.

"Excellent. Then I'll fetch the board, and we can entertain ourselves." He heads to the closed bedroom door and opens it, stepping beyond and leaving it open so they can continue to talk. The only thing visible from the open doorway is a very large fireplace and mantel with brass candlesticks atop it, and a small bookshelf crammed with books and more on top pressed between heavy bookends. Cullen is elsewhere in the room.

"What game do you play in Tevinter?" he calls.