[ Dorian doesn't wince; he had one conversation about Alexius that involved feelings, ever, it was a year ago and he will be glad never to repeat it. Besides, joining the Venatori and trying to tear time off its foundation are difficult to argue, as qualifications for being a tosser go. ]

No, as far as I know Old Alexi-puss is right where the inquisitor left him. Whatever's going on isn't....harmful, I don't believe. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't take care.

[Not that he has to worry about Sera accidentally being careless with magic, he is aware. Unless she carelessly fills it with pointy sticks. ]