[Whether she meant it to cut or not, Lavellan just laughs. If only because they're finally nearing the bay entrance, and it doesn't really matter what she says as long as she's focusing on the conversation.]

I wouldn't call it much of a choice. It was either that, or have to take it for the rest of his life.

[He joggles the shoulder that's supporting her in a way that might count as a friendly rib, depending on her mood.]

In any case, that's not the point. The point is the situation you're in is like the situation he was in, and he got through it. So will you.

[He laughs again.]

I promise, you seem a bit more flexible than he is.