"I am not willing to create a problem for you, with the others or with the real authority here. Otherwise, I find it incredibly endearing that you don't quite realize that you really cannot and likely will not, actually push at me."
He really really needs to adore Anders less. It's uncomfortable and unexpected and -
And he wants to go protect ANDERS while Anders is in rut.
He huffs a laugh and shakes his head. "Just because I wouldn't be successful does not mean I wouldn't be unpleasant...but I'm not nearly strong enough to stop you from coming despite that, only warn you. If you are sufficiently warned...I'll see to it you're allowed to accompany me. There's a number of convenient excuses I could use, plus it is a good experience for a mage to have."
Maybe, with time, Alaric could even prove himself enough to earn his own outings and errands. With accompaniment, of course...the Circle wouldn't let their leash run too lax no matter what good behavior a person had, but he suspected it might be a nice thing for his friend. Some small freedom after losing all of it at once. He'd start some whispers in the right ears if this went well.
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He really really needs to adore Anders less. It's uncomfortable and unexpected and -
And he wants to go protect ANDERS while Anders is in rut.
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Maybe, with time, Alaric could even prove himself enough to earn his own outings and errands. With accompaniment, of course...the Circle wouldn't let their leash run too lax no matter what good behavior a person had, but he suspected it might be a nice thing for his friend. Some small freedom after losing all of it at once. He'd start some whispers in the right ears if this went well.