The bar it is. Taking your mind off of it might help... find some distance.
[Anders says nothing of the hug or the blush that accompanies it. Some things are worth teasing people over, but not this. This is too meaningful a thing to undercut with mockery, however good-humored. Who cares if they're men, or warriors, or Wardens? They're human, too.
Life's lonely enough as it is without denying themselves comfort, giving or receiving or anything in between.
And Alistair--Alistair doesn't deserve what Wonderland's done to him. With head bowed, he looks younger than he ever has, and it makes Anders think he deserves... better. Far better when so much responsibility is already resting on those slumped shoulders. Comfort and empathy is the least he's owed.
He waits at the door until Alistair is done saying goodbye to Purrlock, head tilting to take in his expression.]
no subject
[Anders says nothing of the hug or the blush that accompanies it. Some things are worth teasing people over, but not this. This is too meaningful a thing to undercut with mockery, however good-humored. Who cares if they're men, or warriors, or Wardens? They're human, too.
Life's lonely enough as it is without denying themselves comfort, giving or receiving or anything in between.
And Alistair--Alistair doesn't deserve what Wonderland's done to him. With head bowed, he looks younger than he ever has, and it makes Anders think he deserves... better. Far better when so much responsibility is already resting on those slumped shoulders. Comfort and empathy is the least he's owed.
He waits at the door until Alistair is done saying goodbye to Purrlock, head tilting to take in his expression.]
All right?
[Are you all right?]