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[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.