Cullen huffs a soft breath in what's mostly genuine amusement. "You could say that."

He tightens his hold, briefly. "The Mark's gone. Along with the rest of her left forearm. Dorian kept her alive until they returned, Vivienne's doing the rest. The Exalted Council, not being privy to those details, have demanded the talks resume. They're getting Lavellan together, and then..."

He shrugs. "We'll see. I think she has something in mind, though I've no idea what."

Cullen is genuinely unsure how to approach trying to explain the part about Solas. Doing the easy part first... seems wise.