[ Protect Astarion, he means. If Astarion is a monstrous thing that soaks up attention like a sponge, Iorveth is a monstrous thing that supplies unhinged devotion in frankly unneeded quantities. Smiling at Astarion's willingness to settle in his hands, Iorveth trails his thumb just below one red eye― the one Iorveth is missing on his own face. ]
You, my most coveted and beloved. [ Said without a hint of embarrassment or self-consciousness. His truth will always be his truth, and he will always have unwarranted confidence about his beliefs. ] I'll protect you― not because I think you weak, but because it pleases me to see you safe.
[ A low hum, as he tickles behind Astarion's ear. ] You know, I nearly lost myself to rage when I thought those humans in Flotsam'd taken you from me.
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[ Protect Astarion, he means. If Astarion is a monstrous thing that soaks up attention like a sponge, Iorveth is a monstrous thing that supplies unhinged devotion in frankly unneeded quantities. Smiling at Astarion's willingness to settle in his hands, Iorveth trails his thumb just below one red eye― the one Iorveth is missing on his own face. ]
You, my most coveted and beloved. [ Said without a hint of embarrassment or self-consciousness. His truth will always be his truth, and he will always have unwarranted confidence about his beliefs. ] I'll protect you― not because I think you weak, but because it pleases me to see you safe.
[ A low hum, as he tickles behind Astarion's ear. ] You know, I nearly lost myself to rage when I thought those humans in Flotsam'd taken you from me.