"Oh, stop scowling," Dorian says with a roll of his eyes. "I'm not some helpless Circle refugee. I'm aware I can leave whenever I choose and can get the means to do so. I simply have not."

He does appreciate Cullen's concern but honestly it isn't needed. He doesn't need to be treated like the Circle mages here who are struggling to figure out life without everyone caring for them and oppressing them. "I'm here because it's the right thing to do. Yes, a Tevinter mage does know what that is and how to do it. Shocking but do try to pick your jaw up off the floor."

Dorian is a man used to prejudices and he enjoys proving them wrong. Everyone expects him to act one day and in many cases he does. He's an arrogant bastard, it's true, but these people need help. He's not heartless. "You know what the secret is? I treat them like people and, gasp! They've proven they are. Someone merely had to let them see it."