[ Because Astarion has foundational knowledge of Elven, the way he navigates the language isn't incorrect: he knows where to stop, he knows which words to stress, the conventions are all there and present. But it also sounds like a very affected version of the language, like someone trying to tiptoe around objects without stepping on them. Unnatural. But it's a start, and more than anything, Iorveth is touched to hear Astarion trying.
A half-smile, affectionate, and he repeats just the "my love". Not asking for a repetition this time, and just saying it for the sake of it.
After that: ] If Ciaran glares at you, say: "What are you looking at?" [ The essentials. Iorveth laughs under his breath, and reaches up to flick the tip of Astarion's nose. ] And if he doesn't stop, tell him: "kiss my ass".
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A half-smile, affectionate, and he repeats just the "my love". Not asking for a repetition this time, and just saying it for the sake of it.
After that: ] If Ciaran glares at you, say: "What are you looking at?" [ The essentials. Iorveth laughs under his breath, and reaches up to flick the tip of Astarion's nose. ] And if he doesn't stop, tell him: "kiss my ass".
[ What everyone wants to know: curses in other languages. ]