"Andraste's tits..." he murmurs in the same calming tone, reaching slowly and smoothly for the door, and just as softly pushing it shut.

It squeaks loudly.

And the critter screeches like a possessed blood mage - right as Varric slams the door and rams his shoulder against it. There's a thunderous bang as a clearly furious - betrayed! - critter slams into it from the other side.

"Help me out here..." Varric strains through his teeth, trying to hold the door shut long enough to slide the bolt home.