Literal fact given Anders is the only character to pine after Hawke by default, but his judgement about other people is unusually perceptive given his own situation, losing his mind to a fade spirit. A little too black and white, but Merrill does pick her demon over you, Fenris does have a permanent murder-boner for mages, Aveline does frequently make major oversights, and Isabella does have a big heart deep down despite her selfishness, etc. He's not wrong. There's just more to each character and their relationship with Hawke, but that's what I love about each and every companion in DA2 (minus Sebastian? Not hating, but he's a bit basic). The characters that inhabit Hawke's inner-circle are so flawed and complex. In truth, each challenges their relationship with Hawke considerably at one point or another. It shines a light on something very real and very human. Kirkwall really is the best of times and the worst of times, and Hawke's people are a reflection of that. I've adored companions in the series before and since, but no other DA game wrote characters quite as deep and difficult as DA2. (I'm not saying your fave isn't as good. I'm certainly not saying your fave isn't more enjoyable. But just as a whole, DA2's strength was in its character writing across the board, including Hawke's. It's telling that people still react so strongly to these particular characters. Other than Morrigan, they're more divisive than any group before or since).
@cherry k. If you want to enjoy romance (instantly) in DA 2, Anders did fit the whole story of DA 2 very well but Fenris is the character haven't polish enough and has great potential digging in especially after you know what's DA3 and possibly DA4 coming.
Hawke is sad -> varric's answer : let's go kill people, you'll feel better I just love their bromance so much! It's lines like these that made me avoid the post fade dialog with varric in Inquisition, sorry stroud
Sadly I had to choose between Alistair or Hawke :( I couldn't kill my Wardens true love so I had to get the dialog with Varric and almost cry my eyes out
@@Reality-Distortion Neither does she mind Daisy. From experience of almost constantly having both Varric and Merrill in my party, I can tell you that she really does not care in the final version.
Awww, usually the cut lines are good but I understood why they weren't kept in. This time I wish they had kept them, it would have been interesting to hear Merril lose her temper with Varric or, my favorite, when he consoles Hawke over the broken relationship. I mean, they just assume Fenris and Hawke are together even though he leaves him. It's a very vocal party, no one had anything to say about why Hawke seemed sad or questions regarding what happened between them? For instance. Even if there is an option to get together again, no one else knows that. Or Varric is just that good.
I can see why the Varric lines were cut. Originally, Varric was supposed to be sleazy as hell. Glad they revamped him during development. Hard to see him trying to piss off Merrill.
Maybe they told him the shit Hawke has to put up in DA2 XD...seriously...i love the game but so much of the plot revolves around one question What in the name of Andraste's tits did you just do!?
Which is why Fem!Hawke is so much better XD Plus default male Hawke's character model reminds me too much of the sherriff of nottingham from men in tights >_>
Love the fact the first person I romanced was Fenris, and Anders out of no where, regardless that I never flirted with him, just... says that out of the blue "Are you sure of Fenris?" Like wtf, doing you a favor and you just jump on Fenris and verbally attack him for no reason. Least to say I never bothered to romance Anders because of that. Fenris improved overtime while Anders degraded... *they are opposites and trade places sort of in the end. Fenris was broken but managed to fix himself up a bit while Anders fell apart... or he always was broken*
@@wuzittooya Anders agrees with shitty hawke. He will say "glad im not the only one thinking that". Or something similar. The only companion to agree with you @@
Anders: He has let one bad experience color his whole world. Wow... next he'll be saying people who suffered at the hands blood mages and abominations were simply "wrong place, wrong time". I hate this Anders.
***** If I remember correctly, the reason Anders is bringing it up is because he's jealous. I think he kind of falls for you no matter who you romance. XD
***** Oh, also, both of those armours are modded in. I recognise Hawke's but don't know the mod, but the 'Dante coat' is from 'The Fenris Files'. If you have the PC version of DA2, you can hop onto the Nexus and get it.
spade749 Also Fenris lived in Tevinter, the so called holy land of non oppression Anders loves so much. I'm sure he's seen hundreds of similar "bad experiences." ones that lasted even longer than his decade and a half of being owned by a sadistic maniac. But yeah Anders totally deserves all the love people have for him.
Jakira Kumahata Actually, Anders doesn't really like Tevinter. He's more interested in it from a 'mages rule and shit's still carrying on' perspective, but he's still not pro-Tevinter. And, on the other hand, Circles are AWFUL. They're their own form of slavery. So Anders has also lived and experienced being owned, abused, etc. Both Anders and Fenris have common ground, but circumstances make them unable to see it.
Sarah O'Mahony Absolutely. Except the circle thing. Kirkwall was an exception because the Templars basically ruled the city and that would not have flown if it weren't basically a nation unto itself, but even Anders Vivienne and Cullen admit that most circles arent like that, especially the Ferelden and Orlesian circles.
k01dsv I can't do an evil play through in these games.I decided to try once and about half way through the first bit of jade Empire i cried something like."WHAT HAVE I DONE!!!..."I then started over.Sigh...I guess I'm weak inside.
blank blank Haha been there xD I played through Mass Effect as renegade once... *minor spoiler* if you go full renegade you can end up letting Samara die (letting her kill herself) and at that point I thought the exact same thing "what have I done!" :(
Varric is forever my favorite character. I really hope he lives through the rest of the DA games. DA4 I’m hoping he will get his da2 personality back. The commentary from him is gold.
Anders says it isn't his place to criticize, and then does exactly that! Ugh, Anders is so annoying. I liked him better in Awakening, when he was carefree and humorous. I miss that Anders.
Nicholas Johnson I dunno, I like Anders's character development! I like his angsty-ness, and the change. I liked his carefree attitude before, but this new one is interesting and fun, too. Plus his hypocritical nature is hilarious for me XD
+Nicholas “Nick” Johnson Same, but I don't blame Anders. It makes so much sense when I put it in context with the whole "possessed by Justice which warped into Vengeance" thing. Everything makes so much more sense when you look at things like that. Poor Anders, getting his humor taken away after merging with Justice. :''(
Anders is outspoken and incredibly motivated. His tactics got harsher as time wore on and he became a man twisted with hate and who was rather preachy. His motivation is just, and deep down he does want what's best. However, while a character like him would have been difficult to pull off, they decided to reskin a heavily beloved DLC character from Origins. I loved Anders from Awakening; always had him in my party. Given, Anders tended to act like Alistair with a tinge of Zevran. Still, he was well loved as he had been.
He's completely disrespectful towards your romance choices and blows up a chantry, at first if you ask why he's being so mysterious (after the quest Justice) he'll continue to shut you out, blackmail you and if you still refuse, make you feel bad for no helping him
She is funnily enough the only character to actually become a better person through character development in the entire game everyone else either doubles down on their own shit or becomes worse as the story progresses even Varric doesn’t really become a better person until inquisition
Great compilation! And thanks for the cut scenes! And could you please answer a question of mine? Where did you get the haircut for the female Hamke? I can´t find any that I like, and your's, I like!
I don't know if you're still looking for the hair, but if you check out the Dragon Age Nexus you should find some on there (so long as you play the game on a PC)!! Here's the link: www.nexusmods.com/dragonage2/mods/categories/?
you have such a beautiful Hawke! Not the first time I see it on RUclips. Tell me, please, is it possible to get it looks for yourself!? (sorry for bad English))
Since i havent dated anyone in my first playthrough and didnt play Legacy (yet maybe) i still regret not going with Isabela on her ship, 2 best friends on sea, still regret it...
one thing that always annoyed me abt Anders is the "He has let one bad experience colour his whole world" line. my brother in christ, that one bad experience was a lifetime of slavery and abuse
Everyone knows that someone like female Hawk is single then it is actually Verric that is dating her and he doesn't tell Cassandra this to protect Hawk it is one thing to kidnap a friend it's another to kidnap a lover.
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"Don't call Daisy an ogre, you'll make her cry!" Yeah, leave my cute little blood mage alone.
Varric is such a bro. In every aspect.
he deserves to be put in the place with Garrus, Sans and Chewbacca
"MERRIL LOVES ME."
BronzeFox Merill pops out like "Yeah Bitch"
Fenris = angsty porcupine xD
Fenris is an Sonic the hedgehog OC
@@carriesmith7225 Sonic the Hedgehog OC character mixed with Final Fantasy
Carrie Smith he is shadow
i feel like anders is just jealous tbh
Literal fact given Anders is the only character to pine after Hawke by default, but his judgement about other people is unusually perceptive given his own situation, losing his mind to a fade spirit. A little too black and white, but Merrill does pick her demon over you, Fenris does have a permanent murder-boner for mages, Aveline does frequently make major oversights, and Isabella does have a big heart deep down despite her selfishness, etc. He's not wrong. There's just more to each character and their relationship with Hawke, but that's what I love about each and every companion in DA2 (minus Sebastian? Not hating, but he's a bit basic). The characters that inhabit Hawke's inner-circle are so flawed and complex. In truth, each challenges their relationship with Hawke considerably at one point or another. It shines a light on something very real and very human. Kirkwall really is the best of times and the worst of times, and Hawke's people are a reflection of that.
I've adored companions in the series before and since, but no other DA game wrote characters quite as deep and difficult as DA2. (I'm not saying your fave isn't as good. I'm certainly not saying your fave isn't more enjoyable. But just as a whole, DA2's strength was in its character writing across the board, including Hawke's. It's telling that people still react so strongly to these particular characters. Other than Morrigan, they're more divisive than any group before or since).
@cherry k. If you want to enjoy romance (instantly) in DA 2, Anders did fit the whole story of DA 2 very well but Fenris is the character haven't polish enough and has great potential digging in especially after you know what's DA3 and possibly DA4 coming.
I like that last one, "It's not like you to brood. Come on, let's find a fight you can get into."
YOU HEART WORM, YOU!
Isabela is tolerant! I would've slit his throat, be damned if Aveline watches!!!
i should use that pickup line on every woman i meet.
I freaking LOVE Isabella, her and Varric make me laugh every time I play
"Spear of righteousness!"
I couldn't contain my laughter when I heard that!
It's the name I use.
I'm more of a Crystal Halberd kind of guy thanks
"feast upon my tender white flesh" this line and scene gets me everytime lol and then the look on isabela and hawks faces makes it even better XD
Ah man, I just love Varric! He really cracks me up, ans when he tries to comfort heartbroken Hawk it just makes me happy too!
Hawke is sad -> varric's answer : let's go kill people, you'll feel better
I just love their bromance so much!
It's lines like these that made me avoid the post fade dialog with varric in Inquisition, sorry stroud
Sadly I had to choose between Alistair or Hawke :( I couldn't kill my Wardens true love so I had to get the dialog with Varric and almost cry my eyes out
Stroud never stood a chance, poor bastard. All because he barely has any screentime.
"Sorry Stroud"? The mustache solely exists as a "Walk out of the fade with the Champion". Cool mustache bro, but Varric needs his bestie.
"The angsty one?"
Oh my god Fenris, the more I see, hear, and learn of you, the more I love you.
This is ridiculous
"I'm a busy man Hawke. Have your people contact my people and I'll try to work you in"
I fuckin love Varric
I never knew Merill hated being called Daisy.
+Lelouchxzero1 I think it's more that she hates not being called Merill
Considering that it's been cut out, it propably doesn't bother her canon version.
She doesn't mind Kitten though.
@@Reality-Distortion Neither does she mind Daisy. From experience of almost constantly having both Varric and Merrill in my party, I can tell you that she really does not care in the final version.
The angsty one?
Hey, I made sure to add the Tevinter in there!
Awww, usually the cut lines are good but I understood why they weren't kept in. This time I wish they had kept them, it would have been interesting to hear Merril lose her temper with Varric or, my favorite, when he consoles Hawke over the broken relationship. I mean, they just assume Fenris and Hawke are together even though he leaves him. It's a very vocal party, no one had anything to say about why Hawke seemed sad or questions regarding what happened between them? For instance. Even if there is an option to get together again, no one else knows that. Or Varric is just that good.
I can see why the Varric lines were cut. Originally, Varric was supposed to be sleazy as hell. Glad they revamped him during development. Hard to see him trying to piss off Merrill.
He does tease her a few times, and she does snap at him. But that's a good point, his retooling made him far more humorous but good hearted.
The fenris anders Hawke line at the beginning wasn't cut
"Is your justice any different" "yes" No Anders no it's not.
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Jahdan Gooden-Samuel Well, at least Anders didn't dump me when Justice disapproved of our relationship.
She causes the death of her clan, he causes an all out war. I think justice is worse😂
@@riverramos4733 exactly lmfao
😂😂😭 Oh Anders...
It is different, but not in a good way
I'll never understand how anyone can bring themselves to pursue a rivalry with Varric
I was never a fan of Varric making shit up about me, so I actually did go rivalry with him generally.
One bad experience = being enslaved, experimented on and is now fleeing from his captors.
If I had the option to date myself as Hawke, I would.
If I had the option to date myself, I would 😂
Interesting how Fenris has no concern for your love life.
he didn't say it he do it. It's hard to get him romance if you romance others too
Same with Merrill, at least they have boundaries
I love when Hawke is talking to Varric! It's so funny. :D
"Are you sure about Fenris?" oh hell yes xD
So, Anders listens in on the whole thing with Isabela? Huh...
A mage and a pervert. Such wonderful company you keep.
@@al_fletcher can we get a fedora mod
@@lyriumstoneladydelirium5314 bUt hE's sUcH a nIcE gUy
@@lizzieandmocha1131 ANdErS dId NoThIng
When Isabella winks at the sex option with that Elf girl I DIED, Isabella for Empress 2014.
1:42 gets me everytime. I know it's coming, I know exactly what she's going to say. It still gets me giggling
Ahhhh.. Varric being a true wingman as always.
"Merrill loves me 😠"
Varric...Varric is just gold XD
Male Hawke sounds so angry all the time. Hm... no wonder Fenris likes him. XD
"That'd be one hot ogre." OMG XD
That "he can't find a saw" gets me every playthrough. I forget just enough for it to surprise me XD
Male!Hawke's voice actor always sounds angry 😭
Too true.
Maybe they told him the shit Hawke has to put up in DA2 XD...seriously...i love the game but so much of the plot revolves around one question
What in the name of Andraste's tits did you just do!?
i'd be angry too if i had to put up with Hawkes companions
but he can be a very funny guy too you know! That's why i like him no homo m8
Which is why Fem!Hawke is so much better XD Plus default male Hawke's character model reminds me too much of the sherriff of nottingham from men in tights >_>
Love the fact the first person I romanced was Fenris, and Anders out of no where, regardless that I never flirted with him, just... says that out of the blue "Are you sure of Fenris?" Like wtf, doing you a favor and you just jump on Fenris and verbally attack him for no reason. Least to say I never bothered to romance Anders because of that. Fenris improved overtime while Anders degraded... *they are opposites and trade places sort of in the end. Fenris was broken but managed to fix himself up a bit while Anders fell apart... or he always was broken*
He would involve the Grand Cleric in my poor Hawke's love stories.
“Surely you want Someone a bit more open minded”
Also Anders: hates templars, allowed a demon to posses him, and blew up the fucking chantry
LMAO, but well, two last parts needed some open minded attitude for sure 🤣🤣🤣
Wind of changes roaming inside of an empty head, as it is
Justice was a good spirit when he entered Anders' body, not a demon. It was Anders' anger of the Templars that corrupted Justice into Vengeance.
*coughs* also is willingly to send Fenris back to Danarius
@@caitlynnhatch9254 It’s a shitty Hawke who does that, not Anders.
@@wuzittooya Anders agrees with shitty hawke. He will say "glad im not the only one thinking that". Or something similar. The only companion to agree with you @@
Anders: He has let one bad experience color his whole world.
Wow... next he'll be saying people who suffered at the hands blood mages and abominations were simply "wrong place, wrong time". I hate this Anders.
***** If I remember correctly, the reason Anders is bringing it up is because he's jealous. I think he kind of falls for you no matter who you romance. XD
***** Oh, also, both of those armours are modded in. I recognise Hawke's but don't know the mod, but the 'Dante coat' is from 'The Fenris Files'. If you have the PC version of DA2, you can hop onto the Nexus and get it.
spade749 Also Fenris lived in Tevinter, the so called holy land of non oppression Anders loves so much. I'm sure he's seen hundreds of similar "bad experiences." ones that lasted even longer than his decade and a half of being owned by a sadistic maniac. But yeah Anders totally deserves all the love people have for him.
Jakira Kumahata Actually, Anders doesn't really like Tevinter. He's more interested in it from a 'mages rule and shit's still carrying on' perspective, but he's still not pro-Tevinter.
And, on the other hand, Circles are AWFUL. They're their own form of slavery. So Anders has also lived and experienced being owned, abused, etc.
Both Anders and Fenris have common ground, but circumstances make them unable to see it.
Sarah O'Mahony Absolutely. Except the circle thing. Kirkwall was an exception because the Templars basically ruled the city and that would not have flown if it weren't basically a nation unto itself, but even Anders Vivienne and Cullen admit that most circles arent like that, especially the Ferelden and Orlesian circles.
"The angsty one?" Fenris asked.
Lol I love Fenris.
"Surely you want someone more open-minded" bITCH-
We all need a person like varric in our lives.
Isabela is such an amazing character. I hope we get to see her in DAI!
I let the Qunari take her in my "evil" playthrough :D One of the only times a decission actually made me feel bad =P
k01dsv I can't do an evil play through in these games.I decided to try once and about half way through the first bit of jade Empire i cried something like."WHAT HAVE I DONE!!!..."I then started over.Sigh...I guess I'm weak inside.
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Haha been there xD I played through Mass Effect as renegade once... *minor spoiler* if you go full renegade you can end up letting Samara die (letting her kill herself) and at that point I thought the exact same thing "what have I done!" :(
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Nah, I get you completely. XD
I'm from the future and nah she only appears in the multiplayer campaign :(
"... that's one hot ogre!" - things only Varric will say.
Varric is forever my favorite character. I really hope he lives through the rest of the DA games. DA4 I’m hoping he will get his da2 personality back. The commentary from him is gold.
Varric has such Dad Energy.
Isabella: "everyone could use a good smiting now and then..."
Hawke: wtf
4:30 *sigh* still wishing Ketojan became a party member
Completely lost it as "Damn that'd be one hot ogre" lmao.
Anders: surely you want someone more open minded?
Me: dont tell me, like you?
Anders says it isn't his place to criticize, and then does exactly that! Ugh, Anders is so annoying. I liked him better in Awakening, when he was carefree and humorous. I miss that Anders.
Nicholas Johnson I dunno, I like Anders's character development!
I like his angsty-ness, and the change. I liked his carefree attitude before, but this new one is interesting and fun, too.
Plus his hypocritical nature is hilarious for me XD
+Nicholas “Nick” Johnson Same, but I don't blame Anders. It makes so much sense when I put it in context with the whole "possessed by Justice which warped into Vengeance" thing. Everything makes so much more sense when you look at things like that.
Poor Anders, getting his humor taken away after merging with Justice. :''(
I played DA2 first, so I may be biased. I didn't like him in Awakening. He felt like a rehash of Alistair.
I know right?! I hate Anders and Fenris.
I know right?! I hate Anders and Fenris.
That bald guy with the hat behind Isabela seems to be having a conversation with himself.
Oh ... 8 years later and I'm back watching dragon age videos on youtube. Guess you never really escape DA.
I hated that you couldn't romance Varric. He was the only one worth romancing.
Maybe in Inquisition, he's a companion in that game too when it comes out
Cecilia Phantomhive Nah, they already announced the romantic options for Inquisition. Sadly, Varric wasn't there. He's just a companion.
Still with Bianca I'm guessing. She hasn't decided to just be friends yet. *Sigh*
Cecilia Phantomhive We ended up finding out that there IS a Bianca hence why he's "spoken for".
Varric and Aveline were the only companions I actually wanted to romance :(
“ you forgot the part when you feast on my tender white flesh” is she gonna eat you?
Varric’s dialogue is always my favorite and isabella’s
"is your justice any different?"
"yes"
nooo he is not haha
Is it just me or does Anders and Fenris get the most content.
Isabela is my favorite romance option for Hawke
XDD I was thinking the same thing Anders XD After three years you'd think Varric would learn his name :D
You Rivaled Varric! No small feat!
0:13 FENRIS WHERE DID YOU COME FROM??
He materialized to destroy the jelly hypocrite.
ANDERS SEEMS SO BITTER?? 😂😂
I really dislike all the Anders hate in the comment section whenever I'm watching a video that involves him.
pwoper fish. Why are you surprised? He deserves to be hated.
He blew up the chantry.
Anders is outspoken and incredibly motivated. His tactics got harsher as time wore on and he became a man twisted with hate and who was rather preachy. His motivation is just, and deep down he does want what's best.
However, while a character like him would have been difficult to pull off, they decided to reskin a heavily beloved DLC character from Origins. I loved Anders from Awakening; always had him in my party. Given, Anders tended to act like Alistair with a tinge of Zevran. Still, he was well loved as he had been.
He's completely disrespectful towards your romance choices and blows up a chantry, at first if you ask why he's being so mysterious (after the quest Justice) he'll continue to shut you out, blackmail you and if you still refuse, make you feel bad for no helping him
It's me or Isabella is the only sane character in this game?
+Javitomanzano She definitely is the only sane character that you can also romance in this game.
Define “sane”
She is funnily enough the only character to actually become a better person through character development in the entire game everyone else either doubles down on their own shit or becomes worse as the story progresses even Varric doesn’t really become a better person until inquisition
@Jonathan Lawrence of course. I was just expressing a joke is all.
It's just you, everyone knows there's no sane people in Bioware games
6:54 "dont worry I know what Im doing" hahaha!!
This just reminded me of how in love I am with Isabela 😍
Nothing for Sebastian. :
Anders: Why don't you get with me? We'll have a great time. Using magic, fighting for mages, blowing up chur- I mean... Uh...
Merril is babie
LMAO HEART WORM
I love the mods on this one, especially isabela's.
Oh Isabela's was amazing
0:30 - AHahaah) No, Anders, NOT SORRY)
Makes me want to play again. Hate the game play but probably my favorite story of the 3.
Haha, I love the trousers line. Isabella always give as good as she gets.
4:27 - yeah Varric, I wish. Those voices, and those chisled... I'll stop.
When I play the game and start a romance, I'm going for Fenris or Isabella, but I might try both at the same time. ;)
I hope there will be a femHawke version of this, I hope.
Anders went from my Favorite character in Awakening to the most annoying Hypocrite
Great compilation! And thanks for the cut scenes! And could you please answer a question of mine? Where did you get the haircut for the female Hamke? I can´t find any that I like, and your's, I like!
I don't know if you're still looking for the hair, but if you check out the Dragon Age Nexus you should find some on there (so long as you play the game on a PC)!!
Here's the link: www.nexusmods.com/dragonage2/mods/categories/?
Even tho the fact they were all rogues meant it rarely was my actual party, lore wise, varric hawke and isabela are THE squad
I love the missing lines! It's a shame they were left out. I wonder why.
DanaDuchy How did you get your Hawke to look like that? :)
+DutchGuyMike Mods. There's a ton out there.
you have such a beautiful Hawke! Not the first time I see it on RUclips. Tell me, please, is it possible to get it looks for yourself!? (sorry for bad English))
Varric and Garrus are the same character, just in different franchises, and I love it 😂
What mod is the fem hawke hairstyle from??
5:16-20
After seeing what Kossith females like Qwydion look like, this sentence has aged like fine wine!
Anders: yOu shOuLdN’T dAtE mErRiL! SHE’S DANGEROUS!
Also Anders: * Becomes Osama Bin Laden*
Both times I was with anders not once did anyone say anything about it. How do you get these dialogues?
Wow alot of the cut content is a rude and/or vicious... ouch!
You heart worm you!
I love Merrill
bioware SHOULD put isabela and varric comments about Hawke's companions inside DA2..remind me of DAO happy time
how do you get that hair? i can't find it.
Since i havent dated anyone in my first playthrough and didnt play Legacy (yet maybe) i still regret not going with Isabela on her ship, 2 best friends on sea, still regret it...
one thing that always annoyed me abt Anders is the "He has let one bad experience colour his whole world" line. my brother in christ, that one bad experience was a lifetime of slavery and abuse
I wanted to romance Varric. But it’s all deleted context.
Is this Hawke modded
Hey, where’s one w/ Merrill and Tallis?
Varric is awesome
Everyone knows that someone like female Hawk is single then it is actually Verric that is dating her and he doesn't tell Cassandra this to protect Hawk it is one thing to kidnap a friend it's another to kidnap a lover.
Idiot
That Hawke though...damn...