―well, on one hand, it's great. A goal, a purpose. Something that maybe Astarion's been missing post-Cazador and post-Netherbrain. It's the sort of thing that he deserves to have, right alongside his freedom: the ability to carve out his own path, to walk on his own without following.
On the other hand, "with or without you" stings. An irrational response to what is, yes, a mature and healthy thing to say in a situation that requires compromise on a large scale. Iorveth isn't stupid; he knows that this is a "if you have something you can't give up, I won't tell you to", and not a "I don't need you".
Feelings. How inconvenient, that they all have to have them. A lingering moment, and he gets up from his perch with an exhale. ]
...My only wish is for your freedom and happiness. Whatever form that takes, and however you want it, is up to you.
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―well, on one hand, it's great. A goal, a purpose. Something that maybe Astarion's been missing post-Cazador and post-Netherbrain. It's the sort of thing that he deserves to have, right alongside his freedom: the ability to carve out his own path, to walk on his own without following.
On the other hand, "with or without you" stings. An irrational response to what is, yes, a mature and healthy thing to say in a situation that requires compromise on a large scale. Iorveth isn't stupid; he knows that this is a "if you have something you can't give up, I won't tell you to", and not a "I don't need you".
Feelings. How inconvenient, that they all have to have them. A lingering moment, and he gets up from his perch with an exhale. ]
...My only wish is for your freedom and happiness. Whatever form that takes, and however you want it, is up to you.