His reaction is a little hard to read at first. He's unsure of what that look means, because it isn't often that he's seen an unguarded expression on the man's face, but then he opens his mouth and Krem has to dip his head to try and fight off the embarrassment at his comment. "I...I dunno about that. Once I was found out, it was either death or slavery and neither would get money back to mom, so I ran. You ask anyone in Tevinter, and I'd be a coward."

He laughs a little at the thought though, even if he appreciates the struggle of the Soparati, the government wasn't the best. He could care less what they thought about him and his wanted status. "Anyways, I almost got caught at the border but I met the chief, man saved my life when he didn't even know me, the big idiot." He picks up his coffee again, sipping on it for something to do, "I think after two of their men died, they didn't think I was worth chasing after. Haven't had any trouble since anyways. That was at least five years ago."