People continue talking but Anders barely notices, focusing on what he can feel with the mage in front of him. Unfortunately, there's nothing good to be felt. The demon clearly is in charge and Anders can't see any clear way to break the bond. If only they had Adelaide's notes on any of the challenges, but he's not even sure how she's doing after her message earlier.

Anders drops his hand down and the glow goes out. "I don't... see a way to help him." He looks back at Herc. "Not without notes on what we've been doing back near Skyhold. But there might still be a way."

The people watching them might not want to hear that. It still needs to be said, that there might be a chance.