Romance

Cullen Romance

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Flirt: Are You With Anyone?

PC: Did you leave anyone behind in Kirkwall?

Cullen: No, I fear I made few friends there, and my family’s in Ferelden.

PC: No one special caught your interest?

Choice dependent dialogue:

Male/Qunari/dwarf PC [1]
Female Dalish/Female human PC, Cullen continued lyrium [2]
Female Dalish/Female human PC [3]

1 - Male/Qunari/dwarf PC Cullen: I can’t say I was looking… honestly, I was not good company back then.

Dialogue options:

Flirt: Perhaps I might interest you. [4]
General: You’re not looking, are you? [5]

4 - Flirt: Perhaps I might interest you. PC: I might enjoy your company. ㅤㅤ ㅤ Cullen (male PC): That’s… I would value your friendship. I’m afraid I cannot offer more. I trust you’ll understand. Scene ends. ㅤㅤ ㅤ Cullen (female dwarf/Qunari PC): I… If I’ve made you think otherwise… (Sighs.) I have so many responsibilities, and… I would hope for your friendship, but I cannot offer more. Scene ends. ㅤㅤ ㅤ 5 - General: You’re not looking, are you? PC: I take it you’re not looking now. Cullen: Between the needs of the Inquisition and… well, I can’t say that I am. Scene ends.

2 - Female Dalish/Female human PC, Cullen continued lyrium Cullen: I can’t say I was looking… honestly, I was not good company back then. PC: And now? Cullen: Now I devote my life to the Inquisition. There’s nothing beyond that. PC: There could be. Cullen: I still feel like the man I was in Kirkwall. Until I’ve put that behind me, I cannot be with anyone. I’m sorry. Scene ends.

3 - Female Dalish/Female human PC Cullen: Not in Kirkwall. Scene ends.

Flirt: Do You Have Time To Talk?

PC: Do you have some time?

Cullen: Is there something on your mind? Cullen: For you, always. Cullen: Of course.

1 - Dialogue options:

General: I was looking for a kiss. [2]
Investigate: People will gossip. [3]
Investigate (Dalish PC): The fact I’m Dalish… [4]
Investigate (human PC): You know I’m nobility… [5]
General: That was all. [6]

2 - General: I was looking for a kiss. PC: Think you could slip away? Cullen: I believe so. Wait for me?

PC: I think we’ve done enough work for the day. Don’t you? Cullen: You may be right.

PC: You need a break. Come on.

PC: I was hoping we could spend some time together. Cullen: I would like that. Cullen: Give me a moment. Then I’m yours.

PC: I need to borrow you. Cullen: (Laughs.) By all means. Give me a moment? Cullen: I would like that. Cullen: Give me a moment. Then I’m yours.

PC: I thought you could use a break. Cullen: You may be right. Cullen: I would like that. Cullen: Give me a moment. Then I’m yours.

Cuts to the scene of them kissing on the battlements.

3 - Investigate: People will gossip. PC: The commander of the Inquisition and the Herald of Andraste. That will have people talking. Cullen: (Sighs.) You wouldn’t believe how quickly gossip spreads through the barracks. PC: Does it bother you? Cullen: I would rather my—our—private affairs remain that way. But if there were nothing here for people to talk about, I would regret it more. [back to 1]

4 - Investigate: The fact I’m Dalish… PC: The day you kissed me on the battlements: how long had you wanted to do that? Cullen: (Laughs.) Longer than I should admit. PC: That I’m Dalish never bothered you? Cullen: I hadn’t considered… elves weren’t treated differently in the Circles I served. I didn’t think what it might mean to you… I hope that doesn’t—I mean, does it… bother you?

Dialogue options:

General: Of course not. [7]
General: Maybe. Is this a fling? [8]
General: That’s a strange question. [9]

7 - General: Of course not. PC: No—if you care for me, that’s all that matters. I wasn’t trying to put you on the spot. Cullen: I’m, not very good at this, am I? ㅤㅤ ㅤ 8 - General: Maybe. Is this a fling? PC: I don’t know. Maybe. If you’re not serious… Cullen: I am. I’m, not very good at this, am I? ㅤㅤ ㅤ 9 - General: That’s a strange question. PC: Why would it? Cullen: I don’t know. I thought perhaps—I’m overthinking this. PC: Well, stop. There’s no need.

5 - Investigate: You know I’m nobility… PC: The day you kissed me on the battlements: how long had you wanted to do that? Cullen: (Laughs.) Longer than I should admit. PC: You don’t have much patience for nobility. I’m glad my title didn’t scare you off. Cullen: I hadn’t considered… I have no title outside the Inquisition. I hope that doesn’t—I mean, does it… bother you?

Dialogue options:

General: Of course not. [10]
General: To my family, maybe. Not me. [11]
General: That’s a strange question. [12]

10 - General: Of course not. PC: No—if you care for me, that’s all that matters. I wasn’t trying to put you on the spot. ㅤㅤ ㅤ 11 - General: To my family, maybe. Not me. PC: Some members of my family might care. But my opinion’s what matters. Cullen: (Laughs.) Right. I’m, not very good at this, am I? ㅤㅤ ㅤ 12 - General: That’s a strange question. PC: Why would it? Cullen: I don’t know. I thought perhaps—I’m overthinking this. PC: Well, stop. There’s no need. Cullen: I’m not very good at this, am I?

Scene continues.

Cullen: If I seem unsure, it’s because it’s been a long time since I’ve wanted anyone in my life. I wasn’t expecting to find that here. Or you.

6 - General: That was all. PC: Perhaps we can talk later? Cullen: I would hope so.

Special: So I’m a Templar Now…

PC: Does it bother you that I’ve become a templar?

Cullen: Templars swear vows. I’m not sure you–

PC: You know what I mean.

Choice dependent dialogue:

Talked to Cullen about becoming a templar [1]
Did not talk to Cullen about becoming templar [2]

1 - Talked to Cullen about becoming a templar Cullen: I had hoped you would change your mind.

Dialogue options:

General: I wanted to help people. [3]
General: I’m stubborn. [4]
General: It’s not up to you. [5]

3 - General: I wanted to help people. PC: I became a templar for the same reason you did: to help people. Cullen: I never questioned your heart. I trusted you would make the right decision. PC: Even if this was it? Cullen: Even then. [6]

4 - General: I’m stubborn. PC: I can be stubborn when I want to be. Cullen: So I’ve noticed. [6]

5 - General: It’s not up to you. PC: This was my choice. I don’t need your permission. Cullen: Did I interfere? [6]

6 - Scene continues.

Cullen: I trusted you would make the right decision. PC: Even if this was it? Cullen: Even then. Scene ends.

2 - Did not talk to Cullen about becoming templar Cullen: you could have told me.

Dialogue options:

General: I’m sorry. [7]
General: I didn’t know how. [8]
General: It’s not up to you. [9]

7 - General: I’m sorry. PC: Cullen, I’m sorry. I should have. [10]

8 - General: I didn’t know how. PC: What could I say? You had every reason to leave that life… but I’m not you. Cullen: (Sighs.) I know. [10]

9 - General: It’s not up to you. PC: This was my choice. I don’t need your permission. Cullen: No—but you still might have told me. [10]

10 - Scene continues.

Cullen: I can understand why some choose to be templars. For what it’s worth, I would have trusted you.

End Relationship: We Need to End This

PC: Cullen, I can’t do this anymore.

Cullen: What do you mean?

PC: This. Us. We need to end it.

Cullen: I see. I thought… it doesn’t matter what I thought.

Dialogue options:

General: I’m sorry. [1]
General: That’s it? [2]
General: That’s all I had to say. [3]

1 - General: I’m sorry. PC: Cullen, I’m sorry. That sounds inadequate, but I don’t know what else to say. Cullen: It’s enough. You were… it was always too much to ask. [4]

2 - General: That’s it? PC: That’s it? You have nothing more to say? Cullen: Would you have me beg when you’ve already decided? I’m sorry. That was… (Sighs.) [4]

3 - General: That’s all I had to say. PC: There’s nothing more to say. Cullen: So it would seem. [4]

4 - Scene continues.

Cullen: If you’ll excuse me—there is much to do. I should return to my work.

If the PC tries to speak to him without leaving: Cullen: I’d rather we speak another time.

I Want to Talk About Us

(Start a romance with Cullen.)

PC: I thought we could talk. Alone?

PC is available [1]
PC is in a relationship with someone else [2]
Cullen continued lyrium [3]

1 - PC is available Cullen: Alone? I mean, of course. [6]

2 - PC is in a relationship with someone else Cullen: Perhaps I’m mistaken, but I’ve heard that you’re… involved with someone. Rumors spread quickly here. I wouldn’t want anyone getting the wrong idea. Scene ends.

3 - Cullen continued lyrium Cullen: is something wrong? PC: No. I was hoping to talk about us. Cullen: Us. I see. I have devoted my life to the Inquisition. I can’t… I do not have time for anything else.

Dialogue options:

General: Is that it? [4]
General: I’ll back off. [5]

4 - General: Is that it? PC: Is that the only reason? Cullen: I wanted to start over. I’m not sure I have. I still feel like the man I was in Kirkwall. Until I’ve put that behind me, I cannot be with anyone. I’m sorry. Scene ends. ㅤㅤ ㅤ 5 - General: I’ll back off. PC: I understand. Pretend I never asked. Cullen: If that is all, I should return to my duties. Inquisitor. Scene ends.

6 - Scene continues.

*The PC and Cullen walk out onto the battlements.

Cullen: It’s a nice day.

Inquisitor: What?

Cullen drops his hand.

Cullen: It’s… there was something you wished to discuss.

Dialogue options:

Mage: Could you care for a mage? [7]
Templar: Could you care for a templar? [8]
General: I keep thinking about you. [9]
General: You really don’t know? [10]
General: I want to talk about us. [11]

7 - Mage: Could you care for a mage? PC: Cullen, I care for you, and— (Sighs.) Cullen: What’s wrong?

PC (pre-Perseverance): You left the templars, but do you trust mages? Could you think of me as anything more? PC (post-Perseverance): I’m a mage. After what you’ve been through, could you think of me as anything more?

Cullen: I could. I mean, I do… think of you. And what I might say in this sort of situation. [12]

8 - Templar: Could you care for a templar? PC: Cullen, I care for you, and— (Sighs.) Cullen: What’s wrong? PC: Do I remind you of what you’re trying to escape? Could you think of me as anything more? Cullen: I could. I mean, I do… think of you. And what I might say in this sort of situation. [12]

9 - General: I keep thinking about you. PC: I find myself thinking of you. More than… well, all the time, really. Cullen: I can’t say I haven’t wondered what it would be like. [12]

10 - General: You really don’t know? PC (asked if Cullen left anyone in Kirkwall): Cullen, you know how I feel. PC (did not ask about Kirkwall): Us. Whether there could be something here.

Cullen: I can’t say I haven’t wondered what it would be like. [12]

11 - General: I want to talk about us. PC: Certainly not the weather. Cullen: I assumed that much. I can’t say I haven’t wondered what I would say to you in this sort of situation. [12]

12 - Scene continues.

PC: What’s stopping you?

Cullen (pre-Perseverance): You’re the Inquisitor. We’re at war. And you… I didn’t think it was possible. Cullen (post-Perseverance): You’re the Inquisitor. We’re at war. And you… haven’t always seen me in the best light.

Dialogue options:

General: Maybe we should be friends. [The Inquisitor chooses not to be in a relationship with Cullen.] [13]
Flirt: I want to be with you. [The Inquisitor chooses to be in a relationship with Cullen.] [14]

13 - General: Maybe we should be friends. PC: I don’t want to complicate things. Perhaps it’s better if we remain friends. Cullen: I suppose it is. The PC leaves. Scene ends.

14 - Flirt: I want to be with you. PC: And yet I’m still here. Cullen: So you are… it seems too much to ask. But I want to—

A soldier walks up while looking at a clipboard.

Soldier: Commander! You wanted a copy of Sister Leliana’s report.

Cullen: What?

Soldier: Sister Leliana’s report. You wanted it delivered “without delay.”

Cullen glares at him, and the scout looks around to see the PC.

Soldier: Or… to your office… right…

He leaves.

PC: If you need to— (Surprised gasp.)

Cullen kisses the PC.

Cullen: I’m sorry… that was… um… really nice.

Dialogue options:

General: Don’t be sorry. [15]
General: That was surprising. [16]
General: That was perfect. [17]

15 - General: Don’t be sorry. PC: You don’t regret it, do you? Cullen: No! No. Not at all. They kiss again. Scene ends.

16 - General: That was surprising. PC: I believe that was a kiss. But I can’t be sure. It’s all a blur. Cullen: (Laughs.) Yes, well. They kiss again. Scene ends.

17 - General: That was perfect. PC: That was what I wanted. Cullen: Oh. Good. They kiss again. Scene ends.

Happier Times

The PC enters Cullen’s office.

Cullen: There you are!

PC: Were you waiting for me?

Cullen: Yes, I mean, no.

Dialogue options:

General: I can come back.[1]
General: That’s not helpful. [2]
General: What’s on your mind? [3]

1 - General: I can come back. PC: I can come back later, if you’d prefer. Cullen: No. Please stay. [4]

2 - General: That’s not helpful. PC: Oh, good. I’ve kept and not kept you waiting. Cullen: (Sighs.) Let me start over. PC: By all means. [4]

3 - General: What’s on your mind? PC: Which is it? [4]

4 - Scene continues.

Cullen: There’s something I wanted to ask you. We have some dealings in Ferelden. I was hoping you might accompany me. When you can spare the time, of course.

PC: Is something wrong?

Cullen: What? No. I would rather explain there. If you wish to go.

Dialogue options:

General: Let’s go. [5]
General: Maybe later. [6]

5 - General: Let’s go. PC: I believe there’s time now. Cullen: I will make the necessary arrangements. [7]

6 - General: Maybe later. PC: Another time, perhaps. Cullen: Yes. Of course. There is much to do in the meantime.

If the PC speaks to him after declining:

General: Let’s go to Ferelden. PC: You mentioned traveling to Ferelden. There’s time now, if you still want to go. Cullen: Yes, of course.

7 - Scene continues.

Cullen and the PC go to Ferelden. They walk onto a small dock.

PC: Where are we?

Cullen: You walk into danger every day. I wanted to take you away from that. If only for a moment. I grew up not far from here. This place was always quiet.

8 - Dialogue options:

Investigate: Were you here a lot? [9]
Mage: You’re alone with a mage. [10]
General: This is wonderful. [11]
General: You’re really taking a break? [12]
General: Plus we’re alone. [13]

9 - Investigate: Were you here a lot? PC: Did you come here often? Cullen: I loved my siblings, but they were very loud. I would come here to clear my head. Of course, they always found me eventually. PC: You were happy here? Cullen: I was. I still am. [back to 8]

10 - Mage: You’re alone with a mage. PC: Alone with a mage. That doesn’t concern you? Cullen: The templars have rules on… fraternization. But I’m no longer bound by them.

Dialogue options:

General: I worry what you think of me. [14]
General: Would it matter if you were? [15]
General: Good. [16]

14 - General: I worry what you think of me. PC: I know, but… you’ve seen the worst mages have to offer. How can you not see that in me? Cullen: I don’t. If I’ve given you reason to doubt… (Sighs.) Of course I have. Whatever I fear of magic, I see none of that in you. [17] ㅤㅤ ㅤ 15 - General: Would it matter if you were? PC: Would it really have stopped you? If we’d met before? Cullen: I don’t… I… PC: You could say, “No, of course not.” Cullen: It is hard to believe I wouldn’t have noticed you. [17] ㅤㅤ ㅤ 16 - General: Good. PC: I should hope not. [17]

11 - General: This is wonderful. PC: I could use some quiet. PC (after investigate): It’s beautiful. [17]

12 - General: You’re really taking a break? PC: How will you survive without a parade of messengers and war reports? Cullen: I should be able to last the day. Besides, I told Leliana to send word if— PC: Cullen. You. Me. Alone. Pretty lake. Cullen: Right. Of course.

13 - General: Plus we’re alone. PC: While we’re here, you have me all to yourself. Cullen: The thought may have crossed my mind. [17]

17 - Scene continues.

Cullen: The last time I was here was the day I left for templar training. My brother gave me this.

He pulls out a coin.

Cullen: It just happened to be in his pocket, but he said it was for luck. Templars are not supposed to carry such things. Our faith should see us through.

Dialogue options:

General (Andrastian PC): Faith is better. [18] General (non-Andrastian PC): Luck can’t hurt. [19] General: So you broke the rules? [20] General: You’re not very lucky. [21]

18 - General: Faith is better. PC: Faith is stronger. It gets us through when luck fails. Cullen: I believe that, and yet… [22]

19 - General: Luck can’t hurt. PC: A little luck can’t hurt, every now and then. Cullen: I suppose not. I should have died during the Blight. Or at Kirkwall, or Haven. Take your pick. And yet I made it back here. [22]

20 - General: So you broke the rules? PC: You broke the Order’s rules? I’m shocked. Cullen: Until a year ago, I was very good at following them. Most of the time. This was the only thing I took from Ferelden that the templars didn’t give me. [22]

21 - General: You’re not very lucky. PC: I don’t think it worked. You haven’t been all that fortunate. Cullen: I should have died during the Blight. Or at Kirkwall, or Haven. Take your pick. And yet I made it back here. [22]

22 - Scene continues.

Cullen: Humor me.

He offers the coin to the PC.

Cullen: We don’t know what you’ll face before the end. This can’t hurt.

Dialogue options:

General: Thank you. [23]
General: I want you to keep it. [24]
General: I don’t need luck. [25]

23 - General: Thank you. PC: I’ll keep it safe. Cullen: Good. Cullen: I know it’s foolish, but… I’m glad. They kiss. Scene ends.

24 - General: I want you to keep it. PC: Keep it. I don’t want your luck to run out. Cullen: Nor do I. Not when I finally have some. They kiss. Scene ends.

25 - General: I don’t need luck. PC: I can get myself out of trouble, I promise. Cullen: You’re rather good at getting into it, as well. I’ve read the reports on your adventures. They kiss. Scene ends.

There’s Always Something

Cullen is addressing some soldiers in hos office when the PC enters.

Cullen: Rylen’s men will monitor the situation.

Soldier: Yes, ser. We’ll begin preparation at once.

Cullen: In the meantime, we’ll send soldiers to…

He sees the PC waiting.

Cullen: … assist with the relief effort. That will be all.

Soldier: Ser!

The file out, and Cullen closes the door behind them.

Cullen: There’s always something more, isn’t there?

Dialogue options:

General: Tired? [1]
General: Feel like escaping? [2]
General: Duty comes first. [3]

1 - General: Tired? PC: Long day? Cullen: I shouldn’t complain. [4]

2 - General: Feel like escaping? PC: Wishing we were somewhere else? Cullen: (Laughs.) I barely found time to get away before. [4]

3 - General: Duty comes first. PC: The Inquisition won’t rest–even if we may want to. Cullen: I’ve not lost sight of what’s at stake. [4]

4 - Scene continues.

Cullen: This war won’t last forever. When it started, I hadn’t considered much beyond our survival. But things are different now.

PC: What do you mean?

Cullen: I find myself wondering what will happen after. When this is over, I won’t want to move on… not from you.

Cullen: But I don’t know what you—that is, if you, ah…

Dialogue options:

I want to be with you. [The Inquisitor chooses romance with Cullen.] [5]
I want to be friends. [The Inquisitor breaks off the romance with Cullen.] [6]
We should end this. [The Inquisitor breaks off the romance with Cullen.] [7]

5 - I want to be with you. PC: Cullen. Do you need to ask? Cullen: I suppose not. I— PC: (Gasps.) They knock a glass off Cullen’s desk. He smirks before sweeping everything off his desk and the scene fades to black. [8]

6 - I want to be friends. PC: I’d rather we were friends. Cullen looks at the PC. PC: I should have said something before. I hope it’s not too late. Cullen glares at the PC, and then leaves. Scene ends.

7 - We should end this. PC: I can’t do this. Whatever’s between us, there’s not future in it. Cullen: I see. Cullen: I thought we… I was mistaken. The PC leaves. Scene ends.

8 - Scene continues.

They wake up the next morning, and the PC gets ready to leave when Cullen starts to mutter in his sleep.

Cullen: (Murmuring.) (Breathes.) No… leave me… Leave me.

He jolts awake.

PC: Bad dream?

Cullen (quit lyrium): They always are. Without lyrium, they’re worse. Cullen (continued lyrium for now): They always are. I cannot escape them.

He places a hand on the PC’s cheek.

Cullen: I didn’t mean to worry you.

Dialogue options:

General: I’m here for you. [9]
General: You can relax, Cullen. [10]
General: You didn’t. [11]

9 - General: I’m here for you. PC: You can let me worry about you a little. Cullen: (Laughs.) All right. [12]

10 - General: You can relax, Cullen. PC: Despite the dream, is it still a good morning? Cullen: (Laughs.) It’s perfect. [12]

11 - General: You didn’t. PC: I’m never worried. Cullen: I almost believe you. [12]

12 - Scene continues.

Cullen: You are… I have never felt anything like this.

Dialogue options:

General: I love you. [13]
General: Me, neither. [14]
General: That was the plan. [15]

13 - General: I love you. PC: I love you. You know that, right? Cullen: I love you, too. They kiss, and the PC finally gets up. Cullen lays back down. Cullen: (Exhales.) Scene ends.

14 - General: Me, neither. PC: Neither have I. But I like it. They kiss, and the PC finally gets up. Cullen lays back down. Cullen: (Exhales.) Scene ends.

15 - General: That was the plan. PC: Then I’ve succeeded. They kiss, and the PC finally gets up. Cullen lays back down. Cullen: (Exhales.) Scene ends.