[ The events of the night have exposed a genuine vulnerability in Astarion. A potential complication, for their plans.
As Astarion stands, Gale averts his gaze, instead looking out to the water. He only glances back when Astarion addresses him directly, a small smile on his face. ]
I would be a terrible suitor, pretend or otherwise, if I didnβt offer you that.
[ Kindness. Partnerships have been built on less, but theyβre no stronger for it. Gale rises and sets about gathering his things, securing the journal inside a pocket. The importance of timing serves as a reminder of Astarionβs vampirism: another strange, little wrinkle in their plans. Something manageable, though, in his opinion. ]
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As Astarion stands, Gale averts his gaze, instead looking out to the water. He only glances back when Astarion addresses him directly, a small smile on his face. ]
I would be a terrible suitor, pretend or otherwise, if I didnβt offer you that.
[ Kindness. Partnerships have been built on less, but theyβre no stronger for it. Gale rises and sets about gathering his things, securing the journal inside a pocket. The importance of timing serves as a reminder of Astarionβs vampirism: another strange, little wrinkle in their plans. Something manageable, though, in his opinion. ]