Anders looks down, and not just to rub under Purrelden's chin.

"Back when, when I first was part of the Wardens, we had Templars joining because they were furious I'd actually escaped the Circle. I was supposed to be dead, they were supposed to have that satisfaction. Once Jonas wandered off, I didn't have any protection left. They pushed the order through that said I couldn't have my cat anymore, on the basis of him making me too soft." A shake of his head. "I was told a family took him in. It has to be true, because if his fate had been worse they would have told me while gloating."