We're in Orlais. [ his tone is about as dry as the western approach. ] I don't think it's possible for things to look good in Orlais.

[ it's a bit of humor couched in truth. if there's one thing cullen hates dealing with, it's orlesian politics. the fact that they want to put more oversight on the inquisition is even more awful. but it's not hopeless. between cecily and her advisers, cullen is confident they'll end up getting what they want out of the council, whatever that may be. ]

Josephine has a plan. [ josie always has a plan. ] And if things go wrong, I hear Varric has made you a Comtesse in Kirkwall.

[ he pauses, attempts at good humor fading. ] Do you truly not remember any of this?