I think the only message Mal would get would that I have no problem backstabbing someone else. Or whatever kind of excuse he'd like to make. It's hard to say, but maybe he'll figure it out.

[He lets out a sigh and sits back, folding his arms as he considers.] Maybe it might be enough. Then again, he certainly had no problem trying to corner me a few months ago. I doubt it occurred to him that I was close to Nerva, or he probably would have used her as bait.

So... if it seemed like I was having a merry time without a care in the world, it might be enough to make him come out if ever get around to leaving Kirkwall.