[Aren is returning home, running herself ragged after patrolling again and again and again. Something isn't right, she knows it, and Grey Warden instincts are usually worth listening to. Nevermind that she's been sick herself lately. Looking up, she narrows her eyes at Kain.]

Trying to defend this place, like anyone sane. You know there's going to be another Null attack, right? Or darkspawn will come or...something. It's always something.

[Barkspawn whines at the both of them, not approving of any of this.]