That's the thing. I don't think being your friend means getting tangled up in anything.

[He shuffles a little, suddenly very self aware, and kicks idly at a rock.]

I want to stand beside you, in whatever way that happens to be. It's awful to feel alone and I don't want that for you.

[There's a hurt in Alistair's eyes as his own words hit too close to home. He doesn't want Anders to push him away too.]