[That he'd apparently crept up on Anders must be testament to the other man's exhaustion, as Hawke hadn't been particularly stealthy in his approach. Anders is always so aware of his surroundings that it's more than a little alarming to Hawke that he'd managed it. If someone else were to come upon Anders like this...
...But no one would, because no one knew they were here, and even if someone were to, they'd have to deal with Hawke first. Even if right now he feels about as capable and dangerous as an under-stuffed, over-soft pillow.
Although if nothing else such a pillow would probably still be sufficient to suffocate someone, if applied properly.
And it's telling to Hawke that his first thought in the case of danger for them both is still instinctively to protect Anders. He must be the worst kind of masochist, to still be so eager to protect the man who had not only betrayed his trust, but given him more than adequate warning that he would, one day. But. That's just the sort of person Hawke is. Loyal to, and maybe just a little bit stupid about, the people he loves.
His smile, when he smiles (of course he smiles), is a little crooked and a little tired, but genuine.]
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...But no one would, because no one knew they were here, and even if someone were to, they'd have to deal with Hawke first. Even if right now he feels about as capable and dangerous as an under-stuffed, over-soft pillow.
Although if nothing else such a pillow would probably still be sufficient to suffocate someone, if applied properly.
And it's telling to Hawke that his first thought in the case of danger for them both is still instinctively to protect Anders. He must be the worst kind of masochist, to still be so eager to protect the man who had not only betrayed his trust, but given him more than adequate warning that he would, one day. But. That's just the sort of person Hawke is. Loyal to, and maybe just a little bit stupid about, the people he loves.
His smile, when he smiles (of course he smiles), is a little crooked and a little tired, but genuine.]
I thought you might need a hand.