[He meets Nate's eyes, tense as Nate first starts talking. Doing nothing is something he's never been capable of, especially when there's a minuscule chance of making a difference. Then Nate relents, and Anders can feel the first speck of hope for the first time since Teren had spoken.

The kiss gets returned a little rushed and frantically; Purrelden leaps out of the way with a noise of discontent at the sudden jostling.]

I won't stay out late for it. I won't lose what time we have left, won't waste it. But I'll use what we have. The future isn't set yet. Maybe it can be changed. I'd give the world to save you.