Leliana does not flinch at the look or the words, simply holds Morrigan's gaze and watches as she draws closer. Her own body is rigid, hands behind her back, shoulders drawn back, posture solid and upright.

"I'm fine," and immediately it is dismissive. 'Fine,' as though she has not done anything more challenging or interesting than stand in a room all day, as though she is not in the habit of tearing piece from herself.

The stiff sort of silence after it is unbearable, and Leliana finds herself opening her mouth to speak and break it before it becomes a weapon Morrigan can turn against her. "I-- was aware of your absence."

Which is a very poor way of saying you missed someone, really.