That's because you always had people watching you.

[ That, too, she understands. Templars and mages were under the same sort of scrutiny, even if unequal. There were high expectations of him as a young man, greater still now that he is the commander of the Inquisition's armies. The prospect must be daunting. ]

But you're human and you're allowed to feel anything you want, Cullen. And you should be allowed to let yourself go every once in a while. No one is going to look down on you for it.

[ The soldiers might feel more comfortable, frankly, to know their commanding officer isn't quite so stoic.

Neria looks at him, squeezing his hand slowly, gently. ]

I wouldn't, at least, if you did.