That is a question with a very complicated answer that Dorian really doesn't want to get in to. He's not angry, no, but bitter because the answer has so much to do with his ugly past.

"No, no, most mages in Tevinter want nothing but praise heaped on them and the more you praise them the better they feel about themselves." He waves a hand and looks away. His answer will have to be a careful consideration of what to say and what not to.

"They don't love me, they idolize, they envy," he says further. "They want the freedom I have. That's all. They may like me and enjoy my company but love is a bit much."