Anders helped set up camp that night, and took the cat into his lap as they sat around the fire, idly petting him and listening to him purr. He kept his eyes on Altair as he spoke, eager to hear more about his world and Force sensitives.

But there was that note of fear. Like when Anders had confessed to him about the Chantry explosion. That fear that what he had to say would make Anders reject him. Altair condoning what he'd done, saying that it was the right thing to do, had been such a relief. More than a relief, it strengthened the feeling that Anders (and Justice) had for him.

"Whatever problems you have, it can't be worse than things here. I'd love nothing more than for Thedas to realize that magic isn't the cause of all evil, and not judge all of us for the actions of a few. That mages as a whole aren't going to turn all of Thedas into Tevinter should we become free."