[He straightens up with a wince that he tries to hide by scowling more. The blood mage, Justice thinks, and it's so loud in Anders' ears he worries that he said it for a moment until he realizes Merrill's not looking angry or hurt.]
What?
[That comes out sharper than he intends and he doesn't have the energy to try to correct it.]
no subject
What?
[That comes out sharper than he intends and he doesn't have the energy to try to correct it.]
What do you need, Merrill?