A heartless man knows well what it is to lose his own and wishes to spare the heart of one he finds himself somewhat fond of a similar fate. [ Too clever by half, his Leliana. Too kind. ] You've heart enough for both of us. In fact- that is how I get away with having no heart and no conscience. You carry one for me, Alistair carries the other. And for the two of you? I carry...well. I do not know exactly what, but I am certain it will come to me.

[ He would say he carries their bitterness, their bloodied hands and hearts, their darker secrets the world has no need of knowing. He carries their revenge; not to say that either of them need him to take those lives on their behalf but- if a few extra bodies ended up among the masters he'd cut down it is not as though he needs to tell them. ]

I must reintroduce you and Isabela; while it is not a bed full of lovely women- she will certainly help you make the most of what room is available to you.