Iron Bull is almost certainly playing games with him. Dorian is particularly sure of this when he's been drinking.

A group of qunari seek refuge at Skyhold, and Dorian's life gets wildly out of hand.

On an Inquisition trip to Starkhaven, Varric gets the idea in his head to introduce the subjects of his next novel to his girlfriend without the distraction of having to save the world. He may come to regret this.