Gale comforting Anders after he has nightmares and can't sleep. Holds him in his arms. If he needs silence, then he simply offers his presence. If he needs a distraction, then Gale is more than happy to talk or read so that he can focus on his voice. Keeps going on until the trembling stops and his breathing evens out.
I love characters who act selfishly to protect the people they love. Absolutely will 1000% hit that trope like a line of coke. I have no moral qualms about this.
hes just a boy posessed by a spirit of vengance she's sort of a girl with a debilitating savior complex about their mage baby sister can i make it any more obvious