[ Jonas sure didn't care about him making the saddest eyes and moping for weeks when he recruited Loghain, Alistair does not say, because this is pleasant and he does have some self-control. But he does knock his head over against Zevran's, in revenge, before loosening his squashing arm. ]

You're noble all on your own, Zev. [ He's going to insist. ] Maybe we gave you space to figure it out, but that's all. [ He turns his attention back to Lucci, gives him a little bounce in the crook of his other arm. ] You papa doesn't like to take credit for anything good.