I am little more than a stranger to you, and I am of a far lower ranking. I am surprised you can feel so strongly about me at all.

[Lad smiled as Solas leaned in, glad to be able to get him to calm despite how his mood seemed to have turned.]

But I should not be I think. Your heart is as gentle as your touch. I am glad it was Mythal that found you.

[One hand wandered down Solas' arm and settled on his hand as he spoke. Hoping his gratitude for what Solas had done for him both before and now could show through a little. What a waste it would have been to see Solas' spirit broken by the treatment of other Evanuris.]