He watches Purrelden make herself comfortable on the coat he's set down. The words are heard and they rest heavily upon him. After a few moments, he reaches over to take Nate's hand. This is part of the reason he's gotten the dog for Nate now, even though he hadn't known what to do for the archer until his gaze had fallen on her.

"It is." Maybe it would have been better if Nate had held to his resolve and not started anything with Anders until this was all done. Better for Nate, that is. Anders wouldn't trade this away for anything. After a breath he looks over at Nate, studying the man as if he hasn't already memorized his face. "I love you. Whatever happens, I want, I need you to remember that."