[ Astarion gives him a look, before leaning in close enough to lightly flick Gale's earring, voice low at his ear. ] I distracted you well enough to get what I wanted, didn't I?

[ And then settles back against a pillow and shifts to pleasantly normal, waving a hand dismissively. ] Besides, everyone's always intrigued by a mysterious love interest. I'll be fighting off as many suitors as you, before we know it.