[There is nothing redeemable about Nate's parents, Anders has decided, and that only cements it. His arms go around Nate.]

They were wrong. Absolutely wrong. Of course, now that you know you're attractive I'm probably going to have to share you with half of Skyhold, aren't I. Ground rule: if you're going to sleep with someone in the tent, put something outside the flap, please. The cot works. And make sure Purrelden's not watching. She's too young to be exposed to that.

[It's a full smile pressed against Nate's neck this time. Letting himself feel happy is stupid and such a risk because it always goes wrong, but he feels it anyway right now.]