"Well, then, we're agreed. Might take me a while, though. Means you'll have to put up with me that much longer."

When Ellana veers off, he follows, even though he doesn't technically have to. Barring anything truly unusual she should be able to get the minerals in the wagon just fine, but it can't hurt to go along. Especially since it means they can still chat, at least for a few minutes more.

"Thinking of becoming an author like Varric, then? I'm still trying to figure out how to read those rune-things so I can see for myself, but from what everyone says he's quite good at telling stories."