Yaaaaay. Garahel loves you, Ellana. Happy at the acceptance, he darts over and bumps against her, eager for pettings. But he's well-trained enough not to jump on people, so knocking her over, thankfully.

"Now you've done it. Pay attention to him, and he'll never leave you alone. It's a curse." Inessa smiles, somehow still managing despite such a dread fate.

"...you do? I admit, that's a pleasant surprise. I thought the reputation of Grey Wardens as a whole has suffered, in light of recent events. Some of us did not support them, it's true, but many don't seem to realize this."