Does he really hear the prayers of elves calling out across the Fade, or is Solas losing his mind? A shadow of his former self, in any case he is powerless to answer. It troubles him, but when he draws close to his vhenan he can use her to silence this embittered Dreaming. Still, he holds her at arm's length - until, one night, she offers him that most cherished of trusts, and he falters in his resolve.