"Ah--" There was a slight pause, there, a slight hesitation, and the very barest hint of a blush at the tips of his ears.

"We met a long time ago, actually. Years ago. But then he showed up in the Inquisition, so we've - become friends again. It's kind of nice," He admitted, looking over at Sam. "Having someone that knows me from before, that isn't part of the clan, if that makes sense. So - in that way - you could say he's an old friend."