[ The dog doesn't bother him, really, actually brings a bit of a smile to his face — he's reminded, almost, of his sister and Trinket, when he was still a growing boy. Idly, he offers his hand for "Barkspawn" to smell, before turning his attention back to the dwarf before him. ]

What's— I'm afraid I don't quite follow. [ Being the only one here makes sense, he'd been the only one the Raven Queen had sought, but.. ] What is Thedas?

[ And a pause— ] Just...to make sure. When I say "Raven Queen", it doesn't mean anything to you?