"Yes." He pauses before adding, "For now. I regret it can't be different. We simply can't take the chance." Not with how chaotic everything has been since the spy was sighted and Cadash's increasingly disturbing discoveries.

He nods. "The Inquisition. I'll see to it that you receive a bit of information on it." He'd not share anything not already widely known, of course, but he hopes it will set her mind at ease and finds himself wondering why he cares so much.

Another perfunctory knock announces the arrival of a page. "The room is ready, Sir. Will you require extra guard?"

Cullen glances back at her, a faint smile curving the edges of his mouth. "I have a feeling you'll behave if I ask nicely. I'll even escort you properly if you agree. Will you?"