[ Ah, yes, but the difference is Dorian knows how and when to say no. Mahanon never learned that. Well, not until it was too late. ]

It's hardly a favor when I have some ready made for "just in case."

[ He sighs, heavily and obviously. ]

Honestly, Cullen, I shouldn't have to be the one who explains friends don't owe favors, but do things because they're friends.