If it's something important, I don't mind. [ Keeping busy helps, and if he can do something that will better not only the Inquisition, but the quality of life for its members, it's something he wants. The whispers of ignorance toward his own heritage happen, though he brushes them off as best as he can. Luthien knows that elves are seen as lesser, so it's difficult to rise above that with his title as Herald. Most people don't believe at first. That's not what's important. His people in the Inquisition have shown him respect as an equal, so it's more than enough for him.

He didn't used to flirt, but it's hard not to with Dorian. Especially since he started it first. Heck, he might even be getting better at it with all this practice. Creators know he was terrible at it, before. ]

People talk, they do little else. Honestly, they can say what they like so long as that is all that it remains.