He has thought, perhaps naively, that his days being an important person with lives riding on his shoulders done. He has saved Kirkwall from the Qunari, but also could be said to have started the mage rebellion. Some would call him a friend, others a reckless hero who caused irreversible dangers.

But to you, he was just Garrett. He liked that about you, and even if your affections would never belong to him, afterall it was already split between Varric and Fenris, but he could still enjoy your presence.

He sat beside you on the stone battlement, looking at you whilst you marveled at the stars.

“I’ve missed you.” He was worried for you too, but he neglected to verbalize it.