[What she sees in his eyes is sadness. He's heard, now, about the fight, and while he can't blame Nate for his anger, he's... rather not sure that was the right way to do anything. After a few moments, Anders holds out a hand in offering.]

But some things do. And I'm glad you've stayed, Teren. There's, I've heard it was bad, the future. Vague things, that we were losing, had probably lost. I don't know if we can turn it around, but we have to try, and it's easier with friends.

[He takes a breath.]

I know I was angry with you. I still care, though.

[And Maker, he can hardly judge someone for running away. He'd been infamous for it for so long.]

We'll see what becomes of all of us.