Alistair was planning to ask if Cullen needed a minute -- and, if so, go take Gru for a walk or something.

Cullen seems well in the depths of a minute right now.

Moving as quietly as he can, Alistair retreats from the bedroom, leaving the door open a crack. He won't disappear without telling Cullen; it's easy enough to play with Gru in the other room for a bit. Maybe he'll see to emptying the basin after all.