“I must admit, Warden, that Alistair would
be the preferred subject to skin were I to
do such a thing to either of you, but do not
let that go to your head. Alistair would be
the preferred subject over anyone. His
presence offers nothing but irritation and
whining. Why with all the whining?”

"Forgive me, Morrigan, but I didn’t come here
with the intention of spending the night talking
about Alistair.” The man is a fine friend, and Bal
has little desire to listen to Morrigan’s complaints.
"But you like it, then? Your mirror?“