[Look, he would take a fight with a Hurlock Emissary right now over talking to her. Or... Morrigan. Yes, at least with the witch he knew were her barbs would strike.

It didn't make them sting any less though.]

Ah, yes, I'm all for honesty. Lies really don't get you anywhere. But, sometimes there's such a thing as too much truth. Even in life or death situations.

[He looks around the market for anything that might attack.]

I don't think that applies in this case.