"That's sad but...understandable." She was hesitant to relent on the matter, knowing what she would prefer. But she could see the reasons behind keeping parents in the lower ranks. If it kept them out of additional danger as well, then so much the better, right? Hawke shook her head. "This is why I'm not a Templar. Besides, you know, the family of mages. I wouldn't be able to do it."

A faint chuckle left her and her smile broadened. "We could argue. I suspect we will. But I would rather save that for the issues that truly matter, if you don't mind." She gave his shoulder another squeeze.