Already her mind is turning, thinking of appeals to make to a Rifter elf reticent to damage Chantry relations. One would need the means to ensure no reprisals would be taken by the Chantry against Rifter, and against native elves because there really isn't a reason the institution would exclude an already oppressed people from being blamed. Is there a way to garner enough external support to become untouchable by a force as wide-reaching as the Chantry?

But then John talks of Yseult, of caution and believing and risks and stubbornness, and he smiles.

She's seen that look before. It feels almost like an inside joke, though it is with himself more than her or anyone else.

Madi raises her eyebrows. I'm listening. Go on.