[There's doubt there still, but Anders is so vehement and so earnest about it that Adalwolfe makes a mollified noise and nuzzles his face into Anders' neck just for a moment. He wouldn't trade his upbringing for Anders' save to spare him from the awful things that had been done to him, but it's nice to have it confirmed once in awhile that there aren't major pieces of his magical identity missing simply because experience had been his greatest teacher of technique.]
I'm fairly certain Hermione knows more about magic than both of us combined, anyhow.
[She's from a world with a real magical society, after all. With real schooling, and support.]
She had to explain to me what arithmancy is. Not that I think magic by numbers would do anything to help you and Justice, but even so.
[Anders' head cocked to the side slightly, his confusion clear as day.]
...Arithmancy? What is that?
[Apparently, something to do with numbers. He knew Hermione's society was everything he dreamed of and hoped for in Thedas, they'd talked about it while building the greenhouse together, but that was a field of magic he'd never heard of before.]
[Even though he's still confused, Hawke's laugh is enough to put that small smile back on Anders' face.]
That does sound dodgy. I'm sure it's worth something to her...all the same, I think I'll leave the numbers to those who get something out of them.
[He was curious to learn what new magics he could...but that one seemed alright to leave alone. Plus, who wanted to know the future? That simply seemed dangerous.]
So they didn't teach you numbers and figures in the Circle? I mean, beyond basic maths you'd need for ingredient measurements and such.
[It's strange, he's never really felt he could ask about what Anders actually learned before. Endured, sure. He wasn't terribly private about that overall since it was the basis for his rebellion, but anything even remotely positive coming of it seemed off limits somehow. But in this context, after admitting how he feels about his gaps of magical education, perhaps Anders will understand why he's asking.]
If you think I was any sort of good student, then I've been giving you the wrong impression all this time.
[He shrugged.]
They taught me what I needed for my work as an herbalist, only those who actually cared enough for numbers learned more. But I've never heard of them being used to tell the future.
Right, I forgot. You must have been escaping like the clever thing you are during that class.
[He's amused by it as much as he's impressed, has always been impressed by Anders' stories of his many escapes from Kinloch Tower. Granted there's the undercurrent that if he'd been so clever then why did he have to escape so many times instead of just the once, but he'd always seemed to have gotten recaptured doing something selfless. Saving someone's life, healing sick children, putting cream out for cats. That's the Anders he fell in love with, and he was always there, even before Justice. It's a comfort, that.]
My love, the quintessential rebel.
[He leans over and presses his palm to the side of Anders' jaw, brushing his thumb affectionately over the stubble he finds there.]
More like drawing in the margins of my books and 'notes,' escaping was more of an after class activity.
[But he smiled warmly under Hawke's attention, his hand coming up to lay on top of Adalwolfe's, his thumb mimicking Hawke's on the back of his hand.]
You know, love, if you ever wanted to learn something, I'd be more than happy to teach you. Or learn with you, if I don't know it. There is plenty I don't know, after all.
[Hes about to name potions, but Heromione's skill at that is far more varied than either of them have ever imagined potions even could be, so perhaps he'd best ask her. They could both learn together. But for the things that Anders knows...]
I've never been good at Creation or Spirit magic so I don't know if you could teach that to me or not, but I do know you're very skilled at both. And maybe Entropy spells... All the subtle things. I can blast enemies into oblivion but I can't even manage a simple hex.
[His expression was gentle but the look in his eyes said he thought Hawke could lift the world over his head and believed it whole-heartedly. Hawke could do nearly anything if he wanted to. It was just another thing Anders loved about him.]
You already have some Creation magic, I could certainly teach you how to strengthen it or use it in other ways like paralysis. I know for a fact you could be a spirit healer as well, if you had the inclination. I could teach that to you. Just about anything I know is yours to learn. Well, with maybe one or two exceptions.
And perhaps you can help me to strengthen my elemental magic?
[Anders leans in to press an adoring kiss to Hawke's lips, as though he could convince Hawke of all of Anders' confidence in him with that alone.]
And I think you're selling yourself short. I'm not saying it would come to you easily, but I'd hardly call you 'incapable.'
For now, if you'd rather, we can focus on other areas.
[They might as well find something to take up their time with now that they weren't on the run or helping every soul in the fleet as they'd done in Kirkwall.]
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I'm fairly certain Hermione knows more about magic than both of us combined, anyhow.
[She's from a world with a real magical society, after all. With real schooling, and support.]
She had to explain to me what arithmancy is. Not that I think magic by numbers would do anything to help you and Justice, but even so.
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...Arithmancy? What is that?
[Apparently, something to do with numbers. He knew Hermione's society was everything he dreamed of and hoped for in Thedas, they'd talked about it while building the greenhouse together, but that was a field of magic he'd never heard of before.]
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Oh thank the Maker, you don't know either.
[He claps his boyfriend on the back, pleased and a little relieved.]
Apparently something like guessing at the future based on numbers. It sounds a bit dodgy to me. I think she just likes orderly numbers.
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That does sound dodgy. I'm sure it's worth something to her...all the same, I think I'll leave the numbers to those who get something out of them.
[He was curious to learn what new magics he could...but that one seemed alright to leave alone. Plus, who wanted to know the future? That simply seemed dangerous.]
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[It's strange, he's never really felt he could ask about what Anders actually learned before. Endured, sure. He wasn't terribly private about that overall since it was the basis for his rebellion, but anything even remotely positive coming of it seemed off limits somehow. But in this context, after admitting how he feels about his gaps of magical education, perhaps Anders will understand why he's asking.]
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[Anders gave a sly smirk.]
If you think I was any sort of good student, then I've been giving you the wrong impression all this time.
[He shrugged.]
They taught me what I needed for my work as an herbalist, only those who actually cared enough for numbers learned more. But I've never heard of them being used to tell the future.
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[He's amused by it as much as he's impressed, has always been impressed by Anders' stories of his many escapes from Kinloch Tower. Granted there's the undercurrent that if he'd been so clever then why did he have to escape so many times instead of just the once, but he'd always seemed to have gotten recaptured doing something selfless. Saving someone's life, healing sick children, putting cream out for cats. That's the Anders he fell in love with, and he was always there, even before Justice. It's a comfort, that.]
My love, the quintessential rebel.
[He leans over and presses his palm to the side of Anders' jaw, brushing his thumb affectionately over the stubble he finds there.]
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[But he smiled warmly under Hawke's attention, his hand coming up to lay on top of Adalwolfe's, his thumb mimicking Hawke's on the back of his hand.]
You know, love, if you ever wanted to learn something, I'd be more than happy to teach you. Or learn with you, if I don't know it. There is plenty I don't know, after all.
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I've never been good at Creation or Spirit magic so I don't know if you could teach that to me or not, but I do know you're very skilled at both. And maybe Entropy spells... All the subtle things. I can blast enemies into oblivion but I can't even manage a simple hex.
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You already have some Creation magic, I could certainly teach you how to strengthen it or use it in other ways like paralysis. I know for a fact you could be a spirit healer as well, if you had the inclination. I could teach that to you. Just about anything I know is yours to learn. Well, with maybe one or two exceptions.
And perhaps you can help me to strengthen my elemental magic?
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[He gives a lopsided smile, adoring even in its incredulity.]
I think you're reaching a bit on me being a spirit healer though, Love.
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And I think you're selling yourself short. I'm not saying it would come to you easily, but I'd hardly call you 'incapable.'
For now, if you'd rather, we can focus on other areas.
[They might as well find something to take up their time with now that they weren't on the run or helping every soul in the fleet as they'd done in Kirkwall.]
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There's one area I'd like to focus on right now.
[He leans right back in to put a much longer, fiercer kiss against Anders' mouth.]
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When they part, Anders peppers Hawke's jaw and lips with quick small kisses as he spoke.]
You're impossible.
I find that very attractive.
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[Adalwolfe grins smugly then promptly lifts Anders right off of his feet and hucks him over one shoulder.]
Let's go do some studying.