He's a little surprised that Nate is surprised, but that's gone in a moment. People talk about Templars keeping Thedas safe, but what it costs even the mages that keep their heads down is rarely discussed.

"For the actions of one, everyone lost that time." Which is another part of why turning himself in scares him. What might other mages pay when his name is back in the forefront of people's minds? But he needs to do this. The longer he sticks around as Detlef, the greater the chance will be of mages being accused of keeping Anders hidden. Two even are: Bethany, Merrill.

"There were a few mages who were happy, at least? A boy named Finn was the loudest about it. He hated the outdoors." His heart isn't in the deflection, though. He has given them a chance with his actions. Please let them not lose it just as suddenly.