It's not surprising that Bethany would think so, as Ellana shares her sentiment. Alistair is one of the people here that she considers a close friend. He's funny, easy to get along with, and he helped save Felix, even if he claims it was all Sabriel's doing. Obviously he was needed for whatever the ritual Kaidan spoke of entailed.

"I believe that. A funny story that's just a little embarrassing would be fine by me."

She catches that bit of doubt in Bethany's expression and nods, moving to pick up a piece of wood.

"Oh, yes. Look at this. This is hawthorn. It's one of the best woods to use because it burns a long time. And it's dry too. Green wood doesn't burn nearly as well as dried out wood. This wood in this amount will last them."