[She shrugs, and realizing he obviously can't see it, she makes a soft noise of relent.]
It's fine. Don't apologize.
[Hawke, of all people, won't hold grudges against him. But his and Anders' inability to cooperate for just one minute is something that absolutely drives her up a wall. She starts walking, heading for his room.]
But none of us have magical expertise besides him and he's the only mage from Thedas here. Besides, he'll want to know where his powers have gone. You can't expect him to never find out.
[Her dismissal of his apology makes Fenris frown.] But it isn't. I've done something that isn't— [He groans.] ...it's not proper. I have failed you as a friend and potentially endangered your dear mabari in the process. Having him return when he arrived would have been the better decision.
[He pauses to take in a breath and sigh tiredly.] Of course not. Silly of me to have presumed otherwise. How could I have possibly thought I was beyond the Maker's poor sense of humor in a place like this? [He says this all mockingly, not sure if the frustration is directed at Hawke or himself. He switches to a flat, worn tone afterward.] I suppose there is no point avoiding it any longer as I have already done...this. [He motions at the dog, not that Hawke can see, and Hawke's dog whines faintly as if to say "who, me?".]
[She's somewhat taken aback by his insistence and she sighs briefly.]
You didn't fail me, Fenris. It was an accident and it's COMPASS' fault. Were we in Kirkwall, this wouldn't have happened. Besides, I trust you with him. I know he trusts you too.
[And the resounding bark she hears in the back answers her.]
Let's take care of one thing at a time. Let me come help get him...unfrozen and then we'll talk to Anders.
[The implication is clear: she won't leave him floundering.]
[He really wants to argue back because it does still feel like it's his fault, accident or not, but Hawke raises a good point. This would never happen in Kirkwall. And Hawke's dog isn't exactly attempting to tear his face off at present.
He sighs after a moment and nods, not that Hawke can see.]
[Normally, he wouldn't reply. But right now he feels too guilty, regardless of accepting Hawke's forgiveness. She doesn't deserve the frustrated ire he constantly throws at...well, Garrett normally, but Marian did not deserve it either. Fenris sighs.]
Thank you. I really appreciate it. [Awkward pause here. And another apology for good measure.] I am truly sorry. I know you do not wish for me to apologize, but... I was still capable of keeping it from occurring. I...
[Some awkward silence as he tries to think of something further to say, but he is out of words so he simply stops there, feeling too foolish to continue. He'll see her soon enough anyway.]
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It's fine. Don't apologize.
[Hawke, of all people, won't hold grudges against him. But his and Anders' inability to cooperate for just one minute is something that absolutely drives her up a wall. She starts walking, heading for his room.]
But none of us have magical expertise besides him and he's the only mage from Thedas here. Besides, he'll want to know where his powers have gone. You can't expect him to never find out.
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[He pauses to take in a breath and sigh tiredly.] Of course not. Silly of me to have presumed otherwise. How could I have possibly thought I was beyond the Maker's poor sense of humor in a place like this? [He says this all mockingly, not sure if the frustration is directed at Hawke or himself. He switches to a flat, worn tone afterward.] I suppose there is no point avoiding it any longer as I have already done...this. [He motions at the dog, not that Hawke can see, and Hawke's dog whines faintly as if to say "who, me?".]
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You didn't fail me, Fenris. It was an accident and it's COMPASS' fault. Were we in Kirkwall, this wouldn't have happened. Besides, I trust you with him. I know he trusts you too.
[And the resounding bark she hears in the back answers her.]
Let's take care of one thing at a time. Let me come help get him...unfrozen and then we'll talk to Anders.
[The implication is clear: she won't leave him floundering.]
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[He really wants to argue back because it does still feel like it's his fault, accident or not, but Hawke raises a good point. This would never happen in Kirkwall. And Hawke's dog isn't exactly attempting to tear his face off at present.
He sighs after a moment and nods, not that Hawke can see.]
...all right. I am in my quarters, S205.
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You're one floor down, then. I'll be there shortly.
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Thank you. I really appreciate it. [Awkward pause here. And another apology for good measure.] I am truly sorry. I know you do not wish for me to apologize, but... I was still capable of keeping it from occurring. I...
[Some awkward silence as he tries to think of something further to say, but he is out of words so he simply stops there, feeling too foolish to continue. He'll see her soon enough anyway.]