( Chloe does her utmost to appear unbothered by the look on his face. It's an entirely understandable reaction. The people from her time and place would no doubt be disgusted by the stunt she pulled, let alone someone like Anders, for whom this all seems so new.

At first she just nods weakly. )

I know it's... I'm sorry. I didn't know what else to do and I didn't want you to be hurt so... And it's not really the same as it would be with a person. It's easily replaceable...

( Yes. Because his issue with it is surely to be whether or not she can just top herself up with a big old chug of thirium. )