She's frustrated; Cullen is careful to keep himself calm.

"Start with Nathaniel. He's got to understand what the problem is in order to fix it. The rest... well. That depends at least in part on how you'll set up the chain of command going forward. -- although here's a question." Sitting up straight. "Is there anyone who owes you a favor with a master-at-arms or the like to spare? Even just for half a year, that would make all the difference."