[Anders makes a noise that's between choked cough and snort.]

You realize you're telling that to the mage who ran away from the Circle seven times and got caught all seven, right? The one who could have gotten clean away but then went to Kirkwall? Who then also was safe and away for four years and then came to Skyhold? Smart might not exactly be the precise word for me.

But if you'd like, I'll introduce you to a few of the people who aren't assholes about Wardens. Zevran's an excellent place to start. Isabela is lovely. And there are others.