"I'm sorry," Alaina says, her expression turning sadly sympathetic. "I didn't mean to bring up a sore subject."

But as she had asked, she has to offer something else in return. Maybe she can't help, but she wants to try. At least offering, giving him the opportunity to call on her is something.

"If anything like that ever happens again, if you and your people ever need help, I would be happy to come to your aid. No friend of mine will ever suffer if there is something I can do. The Inquisition fights to unify Thedas, but we also help those in need. We will help you if you need it."

And yes, she did just call him her friend.