[ And if being accepted by some stupid, dumb elves who don't properly appreciate him would make him happy, then. Well. Astarion will do what it takes to make that happen, or make them pay dearly for refusing to. He loves Iorveth very, very much, and he can't stand the thought of him forever feeling rejected by the people that he loves the most.
For a brief moment, he's quiet, thoughtful. (As thoughtful as someone like him can be.) ]
...Would it help if you were to return home sooner?
[ Home, because that surely is still what the forest is to Iorveth. Astarion absolutely is giving himself frown lines now; the thought of Iorveth leaving him is nearly as unpleasant as the thought of his unhappiness. Still— ]
If you needed to make your case to your people. [ A(n unintentionally) dramatic sigh. ] I would go to Athkatla [ —or where the hells ever that cloak might be— ] alone, if it would help you.
[ He'd do anything if it would make Iorveth happy. Freedom only extends so far, he's learning. ]
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[ And if being accepted by some stupid, dumb elves who don't properly appreciate him would make him happy, then. Well. Astarion will do what it takes to make that happen, or make them pay dearly for refusing to. He loves Iorveth very, very much, and he can't stand the thought of him forever feeling rejected by the people that he loves the most.
For a brief moment, he's quiet, thoughtful. (As thoughtful as someone like him can be.) ]
...Would it help if you were to return home sooner?
[ Home, because that surely is still what the forest is to Iorveth. Astarion absolutely is giving himself frown lines now; the thought of Iorveth leaving him is nearly as unpleasant as the thought of his unhappiness. Still— ]
If you needed to make your case to your people. [ A(n unintentionally) dramatic sigh. ] I would go to Athkatla [ —or where the hells ever that cloak might be— ] alone, if it would help you.
[ He'd do anything if it would make Iorveth happy. Freedom only extends so far, he's learning. ]