"Mmm. Have something ready for the next time I wish to flee. It will happen again." Because he has too much sense to remain- except for the pleading of a Grey Warden. Maker preserve him if Cassandra and the others find out what keeps him here. They'll use Alistair against him in some way- much as he loves Leliana? She'd do it in a heartbeat.

They need him, or at least they think they need him. And her cause is righteous. It doesn't matter that she's bending him to benevolence, he is still a blade in her palm and it rankles.

"You know I'll always like you best, yes?" He tips his chin up to peer at Alistair, smiling. "You are my favorite human."