"I understand." He's no elf, but he's a mage, and he has his name. When he's in Skyhold it's not as stressful or nerve-wracking. But when he's outside it, Anders is very aware of who is with him and who would stand with him and help if hatred turned to action.

"I don't have a dog for that. But I do have Nate. I know he has my back, and will be there for me." When they're assigned to the same missions. He should really get something to go underneath his robes that's protective.

"I'm also trying to train Purrelden better there. My last cat was a fighter."