Zevran knows me, he knows me better than anyone outside of my clan, maybe even better than certain people from my clan.

[ And that is problematic, because Zevran knows her flaws. He knows the ugly parts of her that she carefully hides, and he knows all the ways that she wouldn't be good enough for Alistair, and Zevran would surely only want the best for him.

But that's not helping the conversation. Going into a downward spiral about her various issues will do the opposite of help. ]

All of that--It's good advice. [ Even if it's a lot easier said than done. And doesn't take into account the risk of crying, freaking out, and maybe just kicking Alistair in the knee. ] Thank you. You didn't have to, ah. Talk me through this. But I appreciate that you did. I know I get a little, um. Much.

I just...really want this to work out. It's one of the first things that I've wanted, for myself. Something selfish.