Family is new yet. He's only had people willing to call themselves that for a couple of months - little sister, daughter - and after years of feeling alone it still takes him by surprise when someone's wanting to join it. Takes him by surprise... and fills him with gratitude.

"The hot springs sound magnificent, sinking into the steam and forgetting the world for a few moments. Nate's meeting us a little outside Skyhold; you could always call Sam and see if he'd do the same for you." A beat, and then he gives Kirk the smallest mischievous smile ever. "Or just ask him to bring your cat, whom you miss horribly."