The Inquisitor is at odds over what to do about Commander Cullen. In the past she sensed the Commander becoming attached to her and in response distanced herself from him. Now learning about Cullen's lyrium struggles something has changed. Unsure what she is doing she seeks someone out for advice.

The Exile never loved anyone or had a relationship, she lead people which meant chosen isolation. Now she has met someone who breaks her rules that the galaxy follows. Curiosity is undoing her loneliness if only Atton could stop pushing people away.