[And that respect spoke volumes to the elf, it truly did. For someone to whom Tevinter mages were just there to take advantage, use them as they liked, the restraint was...very welcome. ]
I have done very little that is remarkable. Everything I have achieved, I have done so through others.
[First the Fog Warriors, then Hawke. He couldn't face his demons alone, ultimately, he still needed the crutch of someone else. Living by his own actions was harder than he'd anticipated. ]
You wish to speak of being remarkable, you should look inward. You have stood up to people who would likely kill you for your ideals. You plan to return, to take out the rot and make it a better place. I may believe you are idealistic in your efforts, but it does not mean I do not admire you for them.
[A pause, a half-smile. ]
Nor would I harm you for paying me compliments. Though I am sure there are others far more deserving of your attentions than I. You are an attractive man yourself, Dorian, you must have them lined up at your door.
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I have done very little that is remarkable. Everything I have achieved, I have done so through others.
[First the Fog Warriors, then Hawke. He couldn't face his demons alone, ultimately, he still needed the crutch of someone else. Living by his own actions was harder than he'd anticipated. ]
You wish to speak of being remarkable, you should look inward. You have stood up to people who would likely kill you for your ideals. You plan to return, to take out the rot and make it a better place. I may believe you are idealistic in your efforts, but it does not mean I do not admire you for them.
[A pause, a half-smile. ]
Nor would I harm you for paying me compliments. Though I am sure there are others far more deserving of your attentions than I. You are an attractive man yourself, Dorian, you must have them lined up at your door.