In fairness to him, he turns his back on the room just before the agents creep in, and he has his attention on Felix when he turns again it's only when he makes the order that the agents kill the Venatori.

While you're meeting with Alexius and discussing his interest in your magical mark, the various Venatori warriors that are quite visibly lurking in the background getting ready to ambush you are murdered by your own Inquisition agents, and Alexius doesn't notice until he tries ordering the ambush to be sprung.

where the Herald is greeted by Leliana holding an ornate sword, prompting the Herald to look right and see the organized crowd below.

While Cassandra is talking to the Herald about the need for an Inquisitor to lead them, they're going up the steps of Skyhold's battlements.

The Envy Demon can't do anything to him, so it's reduced to shouting at him, ruining any effect the speeches might have had. Cole will often interrupt by encouraging you, or telling you that the demon is weak.

Failed Attempt at Drama: While the Herald is stuck in the Envy Demon's mind-trap during 'Champions of the Just,' it will occasionally try to deliver a Breaking Speech.

(Beneath, scratched by a vandal) At meeting a low door frame.

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