[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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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.]