[It is clear that Cullen is a commander, instantly jumping to strategic thinking, plans and practicalities. Dorian values that sort of thing, certainly, and he sees the need for it - but he also feels a burning curiosity, a need to know more and learn all that he can of this strange place.

Well, that is why he's a mage and not a leader of men, he supposes.]

I see no reason to trust it, but we can investigate it without trust. I have my magic, and you have your sword, yes? We're not defenseless, and we don't have any other leads.

[Sometimes you have to play into your enemy's hands in order to get them to reveal everything. Dorian is certainly getting the impression that this is going to be one of those times. After all, they can't very well just stay here.]

We can speak to whoever we find here, collect some information, and then take the 'lift'. Whatever that is.