Etienne on the other hand doesn't try to look into any hidden meaning behind his assignment. It makes sense against Venatori to send both mage and templar - mages to understand what they might have thrown at them, and a templar to stop it. It's a choice he would have made if he was sending out assignments. If they had someone from Tevinter at their disposal that would be useful for a familiarity with their workings as well, but they'll do without just fine.

He's finishing attaching a saddlebag to a horse when Vandeiln arrives, and his expression doesn't waver from the same unflappable calm as when Vandeiln came in.

He nods at his name, replies with a "Pleasure to meet you, Vandeiln,", his own origins instantly clear if one didn't get his name with his Orlesian accent audible even to one untrained in looking for them.

Vandeiln said how he wants to be addressed, and so far Etienne has no reason to second guess that. Just a name, that's fine.

"For the Inquisition, yes," he says "I was sent to the Western Approach a few times from the Spire when I was still in service there."

There's neither pride nor shame at that. He is somewhat preoccupied himself, admittedly. He doesn't think Ghislain would seek the company of Venatori, but he's coming up with plans in case he makes a terrible discovery.