Deep breath in, deep breath out. Some days, like today, he needs to feel small in Anders' arms.

"Alistair. Alistair is still a hero of the Fifth Blight--of Wardens, one of only two, and the best figurehead we can hope for. If not him? I...hard labor, maybe? A couple of mages. Bethany. My love, I can only think like either a politician or a warrior, I've only ever been both. I know how to play the Game and I know how to wage war. That's all."