It could have been worse. Apparently the Circle got overrun with demons during the Blight (apparently they almost called for the Right of Annulment which is when they indiscriminately slaughter every mage there bad, but it didn't pass), so I guess whether I was there or out on the run, it would have been a bad time. I actually think I was one of the luckier folks in Fereldan.
While it's extra appreciated today, I will never ever turn down a coffee and doughnut delivery from a beautiful woman. ;) Thanks, Sweetheart.