[ Astarion crosses his feet at the ankles over Iorveth's knees, considering his answer. He imagines the pointy ears did have something to do with it. Iorveth could have enlisted Gale and had him cast Knock, a plan that would have been nearly foolproof as it wouldn't have relied on Astarion picking a lock one-handed. Hells, he could have eschewed the ruse entirely and brought along Wyll, or Halsin, or Jaheira; good-natured, good-minded people who would have been willing to help.

Then again, maybe that's why. If Iorveth wanted someone who wouldn't 'play hero', none of them would have been an option. Iorveth knew that Astarion wasn't good-natured, wasn't good-minded. It's a bit unpleasant to hear that that's what Iorveth thought of him, but it shouldn't be. He isn't Jaheira, isn't Halsin, most certainly isn't Wyll. ]

I've already told you that I didn't play the hero.

[ He frowns a little, just faintly, and shakes his head. ]

If I'd liked you less, I probably would have sold you to that king myself.