[Well, now James's concern is rocketed through the roof.]

Merrill, did it seem like the mage was being ... controlled? Did he seem dull-witted, slow to answer you?

[Maker's breath, he should have gone with them. He'd studied the effects of blood magic for years. His next words were terse.]

The rest of the Inquisition can handle their recovery. Should I be gathering up all the Templars I've found, telling Seeker Pentaghast and heading up there after you?