Loghain makes a slight gesture with his hand, as though to assure Anders 'no harm done,' and listens to him as he speaks. Yet it's still clear from his expression that on this point, at least, he and the younger man are not in agreement.

"That's a heavy burden," is what he says--a diplomatic and not untrue response, and decides to leave the discussion there for the moment. He gives Sooty's neck a gentle stroke, then steps away from her stall and gestures away with a hand. "I'm heading back to the Gallows, if you'd like to accompany me."