Cullen's become astutely aware of some of the onlookers, but he takes no mind of it. He'd like to hope that most of them were looking on to gather some pointers, but deep down, he does know what they're all there for.

Cullen does care deeply for the recruits, new and old alike. Anyone who would come to lay down their lives for a cause like the Inquisition deserved no greater love and respect. He's heard from plenty of reports that many think a Templar, one of the most trained soldiers in all of Thedas, was good to train the Inquisition's forces. He could argue that, but he won't.

He steps back from the last spar, wiping at his brow. He hasn't trained like this in some time, and while he won't admit it, he misses it. Ellana's grated a smile when she approaches. "I would love some, thank you."