You're wise and all-knowing when it comes to this place, Hawke. I may know a little of the technology, but this place... [ She frowns, shaking her head briefly. ] It's...both like and unlike the last one. [ In ways that make her chest flutter with the anxious uncertainty of it. ]

I'll make note of that when responding to messages and will take them in my room to avoid stares. [ There's a light chuckle at the image. Surely the people of this city are used to seeing others using the implant, but it's going to be an oddity to Cecily for a long time. ]

We can't take it out, or no one can? [ Crucial distinction. ] In any event, I feel the same paranoia. There are too many unknowns about this city, too much that seems nebulous even when the veterans of the place speak on it. I'm only somewhat encouraged by the fact that there are a few of us from Thedas here that I can trust. That's...a start, at least.