An awkward nod, and Cullen returns his attention to the window.

(He's used to people lashing out at him. It's been that way since Kirkwall. Alistair's been through something horrific; it's not a surprise that Alistair would lash out.

He can't hold his hurt against Alistair. There's no time for it. He's the Commander, then, here in Milliways and not just in the world. It's not safe to put it down. Apparently.)