[Shirley knows better than to take the frown personally. So far Cullen seems to be reacting better than she had upon arrival.]

I'm Shirley, one of the lab members here. I've been here for a few months now, and so have Chris and Varric.

[At Varric's name she tilts her head towards where Varric's lying on a bed.]

I don't know if you've met the others yet, but something strange has happened to Varric. He's fine right now, but...