I considered, [ he exhales, glad now that adalia is not here, the annoyance of finding his own space to speak openly unnecessary. ] taking us all into the forest. Making do, teaching those who have never lived like that. But the cost of diverting the attention of the Inquisition was too high. Corypheus must fall.

Here is what I know: Corypheus, if you go to him, will not offer you better terms. The Chantry and the Templars are Men; they will eb and flow and forget and die. I am sorry I could not block everything they proposed. I am glad I fought to keep invasive examination and the ilk off the table. If you compare me to the butchers of your world because I could not block everything and win us concessions too, I would point out that I am not the sort of creature who can make something from nothing.