I did no such thing. I woke up in a strange place without knowing how I got here and I tried to determine whether or not demons are involved. Anyone would have done the same.

[ The last time he'd woken up in a strange place, demons had been involved and he'd been gulled right into thinking it was real. He doesn't actually believe that's the case here since he is so aware of how really real (and yet not right) this all feels but it never hurts to (jokingly) ask. Except apparently in this case it hurts a lot. Still, he hadn't thrown around any accusations of abominations because he didn't think possessed mages were any more involved in this than he thinks demons are.

Also, the narrative has finally reached a decision, and Alistair has too — he realizes he ought to reveal who he is. It's not very kingly to go on acting like your average village idiot when you're the actual royal idiot (or so he would say — he's not really as dumb as he likes to act), after all. ]

And yes, you're right. The state of Ferelden's alienages is inexcusable but that's something I hope to address as king. [ Pause. ] At least, I think that's what the crown was for — I suppose it may have just been my prize as prettiest.