[Bethany sounds a little out of breath - she has in fact run all the way up the steps and to the top of the tower so she can't be overheard.]
Sorry, yes, right. Just to make this clear to everyone? Anders has already been judged by the Champion of Kirkwall, and her punishment to him was to spend the rest of his life making up for all the mistakes he made.
[Her lips press together, before she says quietly.] Beyond that ... as a mage and scholar, someone who has been in close contact with Anders and his spirit hanger-on? I cannot honestly say that all Anders's actions were in fact, his actions and his alone. Justice, or whatever it is now -- has had direct control over Anders for more years in Kirkwall than I can count. Anders maintains direct control, but the subtle, and not so subtle effect on Anders's behavior is something that has to be taken into account.
[Deep breath, Bethany.] Beyond that ... he's one of our own, and he needs our help. In more ways than one.
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Sorry, yes, right. Just to make this clear to everyone? Anders has already been judged by the Champion of Kirkwall, and her punishment to him was to spend the rest of his life making up for all the mistakes he made.
[Her lips press together, before she says quietly.] Beyond that ... as a mage and scholar, someone who has been in close contact with Anders and his spirit hanger-on? I cannot honestly say that all Anders's actions were in fact, his actions and his alone. Justice, or whatever it is now -- has had direct control over Anders for more years in Kirkwall than I can count. Anders maintains direct control, but the subtle, and not so subtle effect on Anders's behavior is something that has to be taken into account.
[Deep breath, Bethany.] Beyond that ... he's one of our own, and he needs our help. In more ways than one.