He takes a breath for the sympathy and the offer of both leaving it aside and pressing through. He knows what his answer is to that already, at least. He turns his hand to take Hawke's and gives it a squeeze.

"I appreciate that well, I do. I'm sorry I brought distress to the table at all, it wasn't my intention. I've tied Martin since, but we were under the effects of Tumenalia, my mind was not wholly my own then, but I can assure you with full conviction I want to do this. Binding others is something I'm good at, something I enjoy doing and providing. I won't let them take it from me simply because there are ghosts lingering with it."

He offers a small but genuine smile. "If you still feel safe with me for this, I would like to try again and push through it. If you don't because I'm not wholly at my best, then we'll raincheck and I'll find another way to take you from your head that doesn't include ropes. What's your thought?"