[ If Gale were wholly present, heโd know that Astarion was telling the truth โ if only because he isnโt twisting out of his grasp or spinning pretty lies.
He isnโt present. He doesnโt know. But Gale does trust this troublesome man enough to follow him into his mind. The bracers seem less consuming in his fine hands, held by someone sated, not ravenous. As a byproduct of the exchange, the feeling of fullness helps settle Galeโs rattling person. ]
Alright. [ Closing his eyes, Gale tries to centre himself (as if by not looking at the things he wants, he can cut off the wanting itself). His words slow to a rumble, reciting Astarionโs earlier instructions like an incantation. ]
After the others have gone to bed. [ Which could be hours from now, gods above. It takes every ounce of restraint not to whine as much aloud. His grip stiffens before he unlocks it, eyes flashing. ] Iโll come to your tent.
[ Finally, he drags his hand away, sagging once more as the reality of denying himself persists. Whatโs a few hours after agonising days? Nothing, he tells himself, unconvinced. Nothing at all. ]
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He isnโt present. He doesnโt know. But Gale does trust this troublesome man enough to follow him into his mind. The bracers seem less consuming in his fine hands, held by someone sated, not ravenous. As a byproduct of the exchange, the feeling of fullness helps settle Galeโs rattling person. ]
Alright. [ Closing his eyes, Gale tries to centre himself (as if by not looking at the things he wants, he can cut off the wanting itself). His words slow to a rumble, reciting Astarionโs earlier instructions like an incantation. ]
After the others have gone to bed. [ Which could be hours from now, gods above. It takes every ounce of restraint not to whine as much aloud. His grip stiffens before he unlocks it, eyes flashing. ] Iโll come to your tent.
[ Finally, he drags his hand away, sagging once more as the reality of denying himself persists. Whatโs a few hours after agonising days? Nothing, he tells himself, unconvinced. Nothing at all. ]