[That... was troubling. It was as Watanuki had said, it was the kind of thing that should have been in the reports. Odd that it wasn't, considering the fact that tensions were on high amongst some of the Inquisition, considering the recent additions to the army. It seemed that many people were eager to point fingers and claim that the Inquisition had done wrong. If this sort of thing got out of hand, if the Inquisition itself didn't put to bed these rumors, then the next thing they knew, there would be accusations from the Chantry about demon collusion and the like.]

[With his free hand, Varric cupped his chin, humming thoughtfully to himself. Lavellan would need to know as soon as possible. With luck, they could ride south on their way out, stop in to make sure things were okay, and then head about their business. A mage himself, the Inquisitor was sure to understand the need to investigate. Demons were just as bad as swooping, he'd learned.]

You happen to catch the name of that scout? Or the town? [He lowered his hand, drummed his nails against his knees, then lifted it up once more.] I have some spare coin that might make it worth your while, if it's that kind of thing.

[The town was the more important bit of information, but he needed the names of anyone who was being so foolish. Better that they get a scolding from him than Harding or, even worse, Leliana. This was the kind of shit that could tear them apart before Corypheus even had the chance to.]