[ Like you. Such a small thing that has his heart racing and cheeks dimpling all the way to their room. ]
It seemed presumptuous to offer. [ and his power has waned, though he tries to keep that quiet. A few nights prior to his sentence, Astarion witnessed him practicing a spell that was once as effortless as breathing, instead sparking and sputtering out in his worn hands.
Gale walks the short length of the room, assessing what they have to work with, and sighs. ]
Come here, Iโll need your help. [ Itโs not at all the same magic lesson he gave Tav, when he curls an arm Astarionโs waist to pull his back flush to Galeโs chest. Their slight height difference means he can tuck his chin over the ridge of Astarionโs shoulder with ease. Gale extends his hands in front of them, coaxing Astarion to mimic him. ]
Follow my lead. [ A quick, twisting gesture and hushed words at his ear, all for Astarion to imitate. ]
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It seemed presumptuous to offer. [ and his power has waned, though he tries to keep that quiet. A few nights prior to his sentence, Astarion witnessed him practicing a spell that was once as effortless as breathing, instead sparking and sputtering out in his worn hands.
Gale walks the short length of the room, assessing what they have to work with, and sighs. ]
Come here, Iโll need your help. [ Itโs not at all the same magic lesson he gave Tav, when he curls an arm Astarionโs waist to pull his back flush to Galeโs chest. Their slight height difference means he can tuck his chin over the ridge of Astarionโs shoulder with ease. Gale extends his hands in front of them, coaxing Astarion to mimic him. ]
Follow my lead. [ A quick, twisting gesture and hushed words at his ear, all for Astarion to imitate. ]