[When he feels her hand settle over his, Dorian's gaze flicks down to the soft connection and raises his thumb to brush lightly over the outside of her palm, before she can pull it away again. He wishes he could do more for her in many ways, but also doesn't want to overstep her boundaries when she's just reaccepted him. And he's more keenly aware that this is only their first reunion.

So he is, of course, on his very best behavior for her. Her compliment does earn another smile and a small shake of his head, though whether it's at the sentiment or the regret is unclear.]

They've brought in all types. I'm sure you'll meet many of them soon enough if the history of this place is anything to go by. They'll put all of us through an orientation of sorts again, soon.