He's quiet for several moments, picking at a nail. It might be telling that he doesn't even act startled when she calls Bruce mage, but he'd given his word not to deceive her again.

"Thank you," Anders finally says before looking up. "I can be patient. And the other half... never seems to be able to make up his mind about you. That you're assisting with the rituals he dislikes, but not as much as he approves of the work you do. He likes you more than he likes most people, though I know that's little comfort."