[ By reaches out and traces the line of Bastien's cheekbone as he thinks. A moment, and then he agrees - ]

Yes.

[ But: ]

But...If Ferelden fell, or if it swept away all other nations in the world and become like the Tevinter of old, there'd still be work to do. I was hungry for this before I was ever recruited. Because it's not fully about her. [ A little shrug of one shoulder. ] Even if all threats to Ferelden were defeated, this game would continue on.