"Yes, well," and he applauds himself for the levity he manages to inject in his voice, "luckily I'm company enough for both of us."

Which is to say, Dorian has no intention of skipping away just yet. For one, the Bull clearly needs something or someone to ground him, and considering the only other option is the darkspawn, Dorian is the best choice. And for another— Dorian doesn't want to be alone. Not yet. Not until he has to be.

"When you're ready, I'll travel alongside you. For as long as either of us can." Knowing their luck, their paths will diverge and send them in opposite directions. It's just that sort of day, Dorian expects. "That wisp should stay close to you, but— it's not exactly intelligent. You may have to hide it, in case there's trouble."