[Alex sucks in his cheeks and sighs softly, shaking his head.] Well, you're going to experience one soon enough. Circle, Blight, Wardens and Kirkwall be damned, I'm going to see your mind taken off them all for a time.

[When Anders looks away, Alex stomach tightens and his brows knit slightly. There is no denying the conviction in his own tone when her replies, however.]

I would proudly take being in that minority, if that be the case. The man I'm looking at should be appreciated and not taken for granted. His is a friendship and power that should be valued all the time, and not simply when things are needed of him. Nobody needs fair weather friends that are that alone ..