[She's gotten a little used to surprise from newcomers, even if she wasn't empathic, so it just rolls right off her. Skyhold isn't a name she knows, nor his own, but she does know what a Mage is. It helps give her some context and infer that she is not dealing with someone familiar with technology on a level with this place. Good thing she had practice with Merlin...]

That's just how ViViD works, Dorian-san. Don't worry though, I'll keep you as safe as I can while you recooperate. I'd recommend we moved a little further away from this clearing though. Your shout might have attracted more people.