She sets her chin in her palm, watching him thoughtfully. "If she's an Orlesian, she might have been across the border during Ostagar. Riordan told us that there were many left...but then, she still could have been one of the Wardens killed at Vigil's Keep during the initial attack. Just before I recruited you." But that would still mean she was dead, wouldn't it. That's not going to be a fun conversation to have.

Elissa picks up her cup and has a long drink of tea before she speaks. "Well, I can say from experience that all three of those things separate wouldn't be so bad. Together is another story." She reaches over to scratch Pounce's head. "Does she need some help with this project of hers?"