"It's at least a safer way to see it than apostasy." The statement's delivered wryly. He'd prefer being on the run to sitting in a Circle any day, but that's not true of all mages. "And I'm glad you've found a purpose that has nothing to do with Circles. We don't need them. We're better off without them. Training is useful, certainly, but forced while being caged?"

Anders shakes his head. "No other group would put up with that."