Anders is a pretty jaded man for his young age, though when it comes to mage rights and freedom from slavery, he can be surprisingly passionate. But something about the shift in Hawke's tone and expression stirs him up and he's... admittedly moved by it. His eyes are still wide with surprise when Hawke relaxes again, and a slight flush rises to the mage's pale cheeks.

Clearing his throat, Anders reaches up to get the kitten from Hawke's shoulders. "Well, you don't really need them in Lowtown. I do some volunteer work at a clinic there, and I'm lucky if a patient knows to say 'thank you'."