[ A blank stare, here. Is it really an accomplishment for Gale to be asked to teach, if the result was already written in the stars? (Yes.) Iorveth can't imagine why Gale would want a "good boy" from Iorveth, a less-than-mediocre spellcaster at best, but he offers one just to be diplomatic. ]

Congratulations.

[ If it sounds a tinge sarcastic, well. Iorveth will be Iorveth. It's accompanied by a nod of his head, to soften the edges. ]

My only point of contention is whether your colleagues will demand to gawk and gather around Astarion, should you consult them. Whether he'll tolerate their curiosity is entirely up for him to decide－ [ a gesture towards Astarion, here, ] －but we needn't encourage it.

[ As a response, Gale raises his hands in the universal sign for "oh no", and shakes his head. "I'd be very discreet about it, of course! Strictly need-to-know basis. Besides, photosensitivity isn't exclusive to vampires－ drow and duergar experience it to some extent, and there's been extensive research done on how to aid their transition to the surface. I'm sure..."

Ah. Iorveth's gotten Gale started, and now he's inclined to start tuning him out. ]