[ solona strides forward and grabs 1 of his hands. ]

I'm not trying to joke, Alistair. I'm.. [ oh does this grate her. ]

I'm sorry. Look.. I can prove it.

[ her back has been to the vendors and away from his view all this time. but she reaches back to unstrap the familiar sword and holds their former mentor's weapon out between them like an olive branch. her eyes look more earnest now than they have during their entire conversation. ]

He meant much to me, too. I was rescued from a life I now know would never suit me. I can't ever repay him enough for that kindness.