[He pauses, making a noncommittal noise. This could be something she shouldn't know yet, but it's far enough removed from Ferelden politics he thinks he can get away with telling her.]

Viscount Dumar. I guess it wasn't technically royal but he was the head of state. He was a good man. I wish I'd been more cognizant for it so I could pay my respects properly.

[He lets out a breath and smiles.]

I have met Zevran, though! Helped him out of a spot with some angry Crows actually.