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highcastle wrote...
mandamcmoo wrote...
There's a reason change a death have a close symbolic association, and not just in Tarot cards. We are all changing all the time, and our past versions of ourself are in a sense dead. Often by the time you receive something you wished for it is no longer quite what you want, especially if it is something you have wanted for a long time. The way Anders reacts after the Chantry either way suggests that he has been changed by the event and is now less than happy with the outcome.
On the rivalry path, maybe. I think he's fairly content with the outcome on the friendship path. Aside from one comment where he's shocked by the rampant looting and rioting that occured right away, he seems at peace once you make it to the Gallows. But this interpretation hinges on whether or not you think Anders suspected jengaing the Chantry would launch a war or fix everything for mages all at once. I personally believe the former, and thus Anders achieved his goals and seems reasonably content.
It's hard to use the word "happy" in this context, admittedly. I think "satisfied" is probably more accurate.
Yeah, I have to say I didn't get the impression that he was unhappy with the outcome. That he hadn't considered the immediate rammifications for those not directly involved in the fighting, yes.
Your relationship with Anders is been based on supporting him and his cause (signposted by the fact that unlike the other LI's who's clothing change after you've slept with them - Anders clothing changes after you've distracted Elthina so he can plant the bomb) and I love that at the Gallows he's all business. If you've spared him you've got something important to do, and I think the strength of his character would be weakened if he showed emotion at this point (as nice as it would be for some acknowledgement). His resolution and determination are what make him so interesting and dynamic, and I just love a character that goes out and makes a change.
Which brings me squarely back to Sebastian - I sort of hope that Anders actions have given up a kick up the backside and stop him being such a wet lettuce.
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I agree with you on the dynamic between Anders and Merrill and the intentions of each. I actually found their exchanges (and relationship) to be some of the more interesting ones in the game. I always felt Anders was fairly conflicted when it came to Merrill. He seems to genuinely care about and worry for her on a personal level, but he gets so frustrated and infuriated by the choices she makes (especially her seemingly lackadaisical attitude toward demons and how much she's distanced herself from, and seems to care little for, his cause and the plight of her fellow mages).
