In answer, James gave him a disgruntled look, before he sighed. Then he drained the entire goblet of wine and poured himself another, his expression brooding and slightly rueful. "I will not say the Templars are without blame. I will not use the red lyrium as an excuse, and I will say that we have needed to purge the ranks for some time."

Another long swallow, "I am also well aware we are facing a threat ... far greater." He pointed a finger at Oghren, "Now, if you could tell Anders that, we might start to move in the right Maker's Be Damned Direction."