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And Cullenites be like:

He was never more grateful to be alone, or more heartbroken. 

Dragon Age Inquisition: Trespasser Spoilers

 I was curious about whether Solas looks at Lavellan differently from an inquisitor he is friends with, so I watched both cutscenes simultaneously. The differences are subtle, but present. These were taken during the same pauses after the same lines. He looks much sadder talking to you when you are in a romance with him.

When asked “What about the future?” his expression is hardened, bitter, and focused around the romanced inquisitor throughout the entirety of his next line. The conversation is difficult for him. He is neutral with a high approval inquisitor.

 Interestingly enough, his expressions are almost exactly the same when answering the questions about his plans. It does not deviate again (save for the few special lines only romanced Lavellans can say) until you bring up the mark (right before he removes it), but that one involves different camera angles and completely different actions on his part.

“It’s getting worse.”

 High Approval Inquisitor response: *pause* Yes. I’m sorry. And we are almost out of time.  Romanced Lavellan response: I know, vhenan. And we are running out of time.

 It looks like he had to prepare himself much more for a conversation with a romanced inquisitor vs a friendly one. He is hardening himself, shutting her out, almost the entire time. The only time his guard drops are in the beginning when he first sees her, and when he has to make physical contact with her to remove the mark.  

Situation: Solas tears down the Veil, elves across Thedas slowly gain their magic and immortality. Guess who would not like that development.

also this in an excuse to draw a long-haired fenris helping refugees or escaped slaves

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