[ It's a pointed reply, because Cullen has no need to be coy about his lack of faith in Arthur — he hasn't, after all, had any demonstration of why they should trust him, other than the fact that he hasn't yet tried to betray them.
Now is, unfortunately, not a trusting time.
But his soldier is quick, and he's soon returning with the spellbook under his arm, which he initially presents to Cullen. Instead, Cullen nods towards Arthur, and the soldier turns to offer it to the other man. ]
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[ It's a pointed reply, because Cullen has no need to be coy about his lack of faith in Arthur — he hasn't, after all, had any demonstration of why they should trust him, other than the fact that he hasn't yet tried to betray them.
Now is, unfortunately, not a trusting time.
But his soldier is quick, and he's soon returning with the spellbook under his arm, which he initially presents to Cullen. Instead, Cullen nods towards Arthur, and the soldier turns to offer it to the other man. ]
Will this be quick?