I don't know what you're talking about. I've never been guilty of anything in my life.

[ Astarion is making a little game of weaving backward through the mushrooms without watching his steps, just to prove he can. Or maybe because Gale is so fun to bait, and Astarion hasn't had the opportunity in a while.

There's a steep drop to Astarion's left, and it narrows their walking path as the mushroom clusters grow closer together. He doesn't slow his steps; Gale will keep up, or he won't. ]

Why are you following me, Gale? Don't you have a book to read?