Fiona wasn't about to blame Alistair for whatever feelings he chose to express, he would certainly have a right to them, in spite of her fear of how those feeling would be expressed. As for earning the scorn or disfavor of mages, she would not allow it, no matter what was said he was still her only child and protecting him had been her one wish, "like watching an explosion take place in the middle of a cavalcade, I am certain. Most amusing."