"The grand clerics come together and elect her--or would, in the ordinary way of things." Such is his determination on this he can keep the faint twinge of melancholy from his voice. "Though the College can be months about a choice, discussing the matter and letting the Maker's inspiration work until they've come to a unanimous decision.

"But--there's always outside influences involved in the choice," and there's something of disapproval to how he says that--but it's useful now, so let it be, "and they've been known to bend to popular sentiment or...other kinds of persuasion. That's who we'd need to push, if we do push anyone--"

Well. He's already said once he'd prefer a cleaner solution, without coercion; no use in vain repetition. He tips his face down as if regarding the table. "--Well. It's something the Inquisition's already at work on; a Divine who's friendly to us would make all the difference in working with the Chantry."