He's hesitated, talked himself into and out of coming to speak with Zevran over and over, ever since he saw the note. Anders needs to learn something about stealth, and lockpicking could prove to be invaluable. But Zevran knows his face. Zevran was also a friend of Isabela's, and she's the only one who had called the chantry explosion a bold plan. And Anders had helped save Zevran's life. Theoretically. The elf might not have actually needed the help they'd provided.

Justice believes the risk isn't worth it. Anders is tired of listening to him, and that's not fair, Anders is the one in control most of the time, makes most of the choices, but when he'd agreed to help, he hadn't agreed to give away his individuality and it's because of how much of that he's lost that he stubbornly and likely foolishly seeks out the elf and finds him alone in the stables.

"I'm called Detlef." There's no turning back now.