"Far more realistic," Cullen says softly, slipping his hand in Alistair's.

In the house's sitting room, Josie says that Most Holy will be joining them to wait for news. Cullen responds that he and Alistair will be upstairs, but will be ready to move at a moment's notice.

(This is the best way he can think of to say do not expect a sock on the doorknob.)