[He watches her as she speaks, listens to her words, weighs them, and finds not just truth there. There's a strength and a certainty in the way she offers. Anders sits down.]

I am not a healer and teacher alone.

[She wants honesty. He'll take her at her word and be honest back even as it might chase her off. Who he is and what he's done has chased off plenty of others in the past. Better she hear it now, though.]

I am also, depending on who you ask, terrorist or freedom fighter. I have killed for freedom for my people, the mages. What I do at my Clinic is not atonement, because nothing I can do will atone. But I do what I can with my own two hands, and accept the help of any who want to help. Darktown's needs are greater than any one person, or even any group of people.

If you'll work with me, I will welcome all you'll give.