The fire pops, scattering a few sparks into the air.




Hesitant, Alistair says, "If you'd rather not go at all..."

(He's not sure how much of the side trip is for Cullen's benefit, and how much is for Alistair's. If it's all for Alistair's -- and if not going would soothe Cullen's visible unease about the whole thing -- )