"Those strong leadership qualities at work," Alistair says. Maybe with a little resentment. But not much. Alistair certainly didn't want to take charge, didn't want the throne, didn't want to marry Loghain's terrifying daughter, and Cousland is Maker knows where now while Alistair is here with Zevran. And Leliana. So it's worked out in Alistair's favor, so far. "He had to speak up first so people wouldn't be confused by my broader shoulders and stronger jaw and think I was in charge."