After accepted the quest, before going to Thanalan, talking to Estinien at "The Churning Mist - Eil Tohm - Monsterie" will yield the following convo:
Pray return to the young lord's side, Warrior of Light. Do not waste your concern on me─I have had long practice locking gazes thus with the wrathful Nidhogg.
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