Lioriley gripped him tight, pulling back only when he did, her own dark skin flushed with heat.

She cleared her throat and smoothed down her robes for lack of anything better to do with her hands. "It seemed the wisest option, given my knowledge of magic, the various lands of Thedas, and... other areas." Witnessing abominations firsthand. But Cullen knew that. Did not need a reminder. "You are the Commander now, yes?" She moved to glance out the small window in the stone. "Leading the troops. That is no small feat, Cullen. Well done."