It's funny how despite his own beliefs, years of hearing the retaliatory comments by his clan members, of still yet any other elf - but especially any other Dalish elf - still cause similar kneejerk sentiments to rise in his mind. It's the humans who refused to see us as equals, so many would not hesitate to say. Are not the elves entitled to their pride, after centuries of enslavement and derision? After promises made and broken, while so many are still yet murdered for sport?
'The Inquisitor, an elf savage?!' The high-pitched noblewoman's voice still prickles in his ears, years later.
For all that Finel did not hold so tightly as most of his kin to a history he now knew to be based almost entirely on lies, he could still never (and would never) entirely deny his identity and heritage.
Yet he had also never believed in keeping humans entirely at bay.
Finel can't help but note the tenderness with which Aragorn touches the gleaming jewel, wondering at but somehow already knowing the meaning of its presence.
He returns Aragorn's gaze with a fond, gentle smile.
"I would like to think that there is hope for both our homelands, but I would feel much better if there were more people in Thedas who felt as you do."
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'The Inquisitor, an elf savage?!' The high-pitched noblewoman's voice still prickles in his ears, years later.
For all that Finel did not hold so tightly as most of his kin to a history he now knew to be based almost entirely on lies, he could still never (and would never) entirely deny his identity and heritage.
Yet he had also never believed in keeping humans entirely at bay.
Finel can't help but note the tenderness with which Aragorn touches the gleaming jewel, wondering at but somehow already knowing the meaning of its presence.
He returns Aragorn's gaze with a fond, gentle smile.
"I would like to think that there is hope for both our homelands, but I would feel much better if there were more people in Thedas who felt as you do."