And thus allowing Cullen to finish up what he was working on when Alistair returned.

(It's -- difficult, spending your life as an ascetic in a religious order, and then trying to adjust to the expectations of the world outside. The coat makes him distinctive; he knows that. And he can defend it: being easy to spot is helpful when you're trying to build an army one drill at a time.

But something just... doesn't sit right, about choosing something to wear because you think it makes you look good.)