[ That half-formed laugh from before gets fuller, warmer. ]

Mm. All things considered, I wouldn't be opposed to a strategic alliance with him.

[ Tickling behind one ear, in time to "strategic". There's nothing very wise or smart about what they've been doing thus far, but the point of it is that Iorveth has chosen Astarion anyway. Probably to the surprise of everyone up north－ he's not entirely certain what the others will make of it all, but he doesn't intend to make it a debate.

Expression relaxing, he sways forward again, chest to chest. ]

I'll have to ask him what he thinks of the whole affair.

[ A tug to Astarion's earlobe, affectionate. ]