[ There's something very sad about the way Iorveth responds to his question, as if the concept of being appreciated exists only for people other than him. Astarion is selfish at heart, and he adores being, well, adored, but he makes a mental note to adore Iorveth a little more.

Thoughtful: ] I rather think I'd like to try worshiping someone of my own free will.

[ Instead of living in fear of an omniscient, omnipotent god-vampire who forces worship, it might be nice to expend his energy on somebody worth worshipping. It'd be a brand new experience, at the very least, and he's already decided to seek out brand new experiences.

A pause, then, ] But I'm not certain that dingy little washtub in the Elfsong will fit us both. It barely fits Halsin.