[Yuri looks to him sharply, absorbing every word. She had been striving more and more lately to be someone who wouldn't be a burden to others, which was why she'd bothered to pick up a sword in the first place.

Two steps, pressure light... She fails the first time and makes a quiet noise of despair, but redoubles her efforts and manages to avoid a few. While Yuri doesn't really do great shows of emotion, she does smile a little and make a pleased noise] It worked...! [She keeps her voice down too, because doing all of that only to shout her joy would be ridiculous.

Wait-- What.

?? ???] I didn't know there were other options besides a warrior. [She knows nothing of this life, help her varric-won tethras you're her only hope...]

The city is a little better. It'll get easier once you're there. [Unless, you know, you like this sort of wild trek adventure bullshit]