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[Kinsz]

I think they're more biased than selfish. They absolutely do have his best interest in mind and obviously care for him deeply. It just so happens that "what's best for Cole" in their minds conveniently coincides with their own preferences. That's very human and believable, actually, so I don't really blame either one of them though I do think they're a bit too focused on only one side of our friend. Both paths work and eventually make him happy and more and better, and I find both joy and sorrow in each solution -- it's just personal preference that sways me towards the spirit side, so I'm hardly free of bias myself.

 

My own preference aside, though, I'm happy that many folks here agree both sides work with no real right or wrong, because I think loving this character means appreciating both sides of him despite there being a bittersweet edge to both.

There may be bias but at worst its unconscious, to me it looks as if they both genuinely believe that their solution is what is best for Cole , none of them benefits from the decision one way or the other personally.

 

I do agree they should have both been a bit more open minded and wish they didnt see it as a " my way or doom " kind of thing, the best thing would have been to let Cole decide but then again whats the fun in that

[Korva]

They (and we) "benefit" by keeping the side of him that they understand best and feel closest to. I agree it's not a conscious thing for Varric and Solas, though.

 

Deciding what to encourage and what to diminish at the core of his being does feel kind of wrong, best intensions or no. This goes much deeper than how the outcome of the Iron Bull's (I blame Cole for making me feel weird if I leave the "the" out) mission affects his standing with the qunari. Sadly, giving Cole what he actually wants would be a disaster.