[He swallowed. He had no doubts that he would have forgiven Anders, given the chance. In the moment, however, the world felt like it was falling down upon them. The mages, those Anders had sworn to protect, were being condemned for his actions. The world likely would have done the same, if another mage hadn't put him down, proven that while they wanted freedom, they didn't all believe in killing innocents, it would have spelled doom for an already troubled movement.]
[At least, that was what Hawke had told him, some years later.]
I would have, given the chance. [It was the first time had admitted as much aloud.]
[Varric shifted, pulling her firming into his arms. Once again, his cheek came to rest in her hair.]
I wish it didn't either. People like you. Like Alani... You deserve better than all this, and better than the shit you left behind.
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[He swallowed. He had no doubts that he would have forgiven Anders, given the chance. In the moment, however, the world felt like it was falling down upon them. The mages, those Anders had sworn to protect, were being condemned for his actions. The world likely would have done the same, if another mage hadn't put him down, proven that while they wanted freedom, they didn't all believe in killing innocents, it would have spelled doom for an already troubled movement.]
[At least, that was what Hawke had told him, some years later.]
I would have, given the chance. [It was the first time had admitted as much aloud.]
[Varric shifted, pulling her firming into his arms. Once again, his cheek came to rest in her hair.]
I wish it didn't either. People like you. Like Alani... You deserve better than all this, and better than the shit you left behind.