Thane offered a charming smile to Ellion.<br/><br/>"Some of my countrymen to the North do think poorly of the so-called "dog lords...."  Thane's gaze shifted from Ellion over to Lana.  A smile spread across his face and the affection he felt toward the younger woman was clear, though it would be impossible to place what sort of affection it was.  "...Some of the lands of this country are actually quite beautiful.  Stunning, even."  He gestured for them to follow him and began walking toward the town.<br/><br/>"I do disapprove of the way<i>you </i>treat those with natural power among you, but that is a different issue entirely."  Thane continued, ignoring the fact that Ellion had said they did not have time to chat casually about things.  He guided them through the small town, toward a rather modest looking home.<br/><br/>"The owner's parents used to live here, but they fell ill last winter and did not survive the season.  I've procured it for the night.  He also has a few horses he might be willing to part with, if you were interested?"  Thane arched a brow at Lana, who nodded her head in response.<br/><br/>"That would be helpful, if the animals are in good health."  While she liked Thane, he had lived a rather plush life and rarely was able to relate with the farm folk that made up the breadth of the population in Ferelden.<br/><br/>"I assume you want to rest a night?  The person we pursue is likely human or Elven, so I doubt they'll move with much more speed than we possess...I suppose they could be dwarven, but it seems rather unlikely."  Thane commented as they entered the house, turning his smile on Thane this time.