[ His tone is apologetic as he straightens again, because he realizes how this must sound and he's well aware of how much she's careful with her secrets. But how was he supposed to tell her that she'd become a close adviser of his and even, in some ways, a good friend? Hours they'd spent sharing information and stories in Skyhold's gardens, times he'd played with her son to make him laugh and brighten. The fact that she'd saved his life in the Arbor Wilds despite how angry she'd been with him at the time. ]
Much of it has grown into legend with each retelling, of course. But you've confided some of your own personal accounts of the tale when we've talked. I suspect the Warden you know is quite a bit different than the figure the stories have created. I've not met the Warden in person yet, although you arranged for us to exchange some correspondence when situations were looking pretty dire. Honestly, I'm not sure if I'd still be alive right now, if it weren't for your knowledge and your aid.
[ There, maybe that would impart some of the importance she's had in recent events he's endured. ]
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[ His tone is apologetic as he straightens again, because he realizes how this must sound and he's well aware of how much she's careful with her secrets. But how was he supposed to tell her that she'd become a close adviser of his and even, in some ways, a good friend? Hours they'd spent sharing information and stories in Skyhold's gardens, times he'd played with her son to make him laugh and brighten. The fact that she'd saved his life in the Arbor Wilds despite how angry she'd been with him at the time. ]
Much of it has grown into legend with each retelling, of course. But you've confided some of your own personal accounts of the tale when we've talked. I suspect the Warden you know is quite a bit different than the figure the stories have created. I've not met the Warden in person yet, although you arranged for us to exchange some correspondence when situations were looking pretty dire. Honestly, I'm not sure if I'd still be alive right now, if it weren't for your knowledge and your aid.
[ There, maybe that would impart some of the importance she's had in recent events he's endured. ]