[ solona loops her arm the rest of the way through his, and sighs as they come to a stop in an out-of-the-way corner. ]

I was deemed unworthy of many things in his eyes, Anders. My dog, I assume he wanted as a stud for his kennels.

I allowed it because I thought he deserved a break from the Deep Roads and darkspawn blood. But he has been kept far too long. When we find our way out of here, I will be giving Alistair an earful.