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[apostasy]

I can understand that Cassandra didn't know, but if there was a tome, that means that someone knew.


And people still act as if the Chantry and her agents still have any right to exist.

[arla]

The Chantry should still exist, Anders. But not as it is now. What it is now is just a shadow of what it should be. I hope that the new Divine will change things.

If not, then I assume the Inqusition will be around for some time to come.

[apostasy]

How can you say that? You may not have been in a Circle, but you're still a mage.

Could you imagine what it would be like to have your magic, or your connection to it, ripped from you?

Could you imagine seeing someone you loved like that? Listening to them beg for death rather than return to it?

[arla]

I did not say that the Chantry as it is now should remain. It should be a place of peace and sanctuary for everyone, not simply those without power. It should be an organization that helps and does not hinder, does not destroy those who cry out for help. Mages should be free and treated as equals within and without the Chantry's walls. They should be loved and accepted as they are.

I do not believe in the Chantry; I believe in what it could be. A place of worship, an organization that heals and helps, and the foundation of the Andrastian religion.

Anything else is a sham.

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[apostasy]

None of that sounds like the Chantry.

Better to destroy it all and build something new in it's place.

2/2

[apostasy]

[Then, quickly, right after the first is sent.]

Too dangerous.

Going to see Hawke.

[arla]

[ This isn't what she wanted. She might agree with Anders, that the Chantry should be dismantled, but not like that. Not like this. But what can she say now? ]

Be safe, Anders.

[ That's all she can offer. ]

[apostasy]

[Some time after, many hours in fact.]

I am.

So is everyone else, from me.

I apologize if I worried you.

[arla]

So long as you're all right, it's fine.

Anders, you're not a monster; people don't need to be safe from you.

[apostasy]

Thank you for saving so, though I imagine that many in your Inquisition would disagree.

[arla]

Those are their opinions, ones I do not share. You are a man and a mage. Nothing less.

[apostasy]

That is either an enlightened view or a foolish one.

I hope it's the first.

[arla]

I don't believe in deifying or damning. It doesn't do anyone any good in the long run.

I've seen monsters. You're not one of them.

[apostasy]

[He takes a moment to reply, and then changes the focus of the conversation back to her.]

I am relieved to know that the information about Tranquility is in your hands. I trust you to do something with it.

[arla]

[ Haha, two can play at the deflection game, Anders. ]

I will do my best once I'm able to see all of the information I have available. I hope it will make a good difference.

[apostasy]

I believe in you, Inquisitor.

[arla]

[ Haha. Well. She starts to write a reply out... ]

I don't know if you shoul

[ ...and then deletes it, opting for a different response. ]

Thank you, Anders. You're kind to say so.

[apostasy]

I should leave you be.

Thank you again. I apologize if I worried you earlier.

[arla]

[ The message is split in two, the first one coming very quickly after his own. ]

You aren't bothering me, Anders.

[ The second message takes a slightly longer bit of time to compose, as she realizes that she's acted too hastily. ]

It's all right. Just be safe. That's what matters.

[ She hardly knows him but he doesn't deserve to be torn apart in a world that promises freedom, equality, and kindness. And so many people would worry for him beyond her, so many more would be hurt if something happened to him. ]

[apostasy]

I will be safe. For myself and for others. Farewell for now, Inquisitor.

[arla]

Take care, Anders.