[ Iorveth reaches across Astarion for the eyepatch he'd left on the bedside dresser, pulling it on without interrupting the sifting of fingers through his hair.
Gale, valiantly trying not to get too caught up in the sight of bare skin and long limbs, continues.
"Very much in Faerûn, and very much still in Athkatla. The good news is that we know exactly where it is, down to the address－" Pause for effect or a spiritual "good boy", which Iorveth offers with a low hum. "－And the owner, who I hear is a very old woman with a penchant for collecting very old curiosities. With this information, one of my colleagues could easily transport you to the place in question!"
Another pause, this time to appreciate the resourcefulness and power of wizards. With that done, he moves on to what Iorveth assumes is the bad news, which Gale corroborates soon after.
"Unfortunately, the current state of things isn't without its downsides. You'll have to barter for the cloak, for one, and I hear that the proprietress doesn't relinquish pieces of her collection without a bit of a fight. This may be where Astarion's natural charm may save the day."
Wink wink. A bit of theater before the more sobering bit of information, which Gale relays with more seriousness.
"―The other problem is considerably more unpleasant. It seems another vampire is also looking into procuring this cloak for himself." ]
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Gale, valiantly trying not to get too caught up in the sight of bare skin and long limbs, continues.
"Very much in Faerûn, and very much still in Athkatla. The good news is that we know exactly where it is, down to the address－" Pause for effect or a spiritual "good boy", which Iorveth offers with a low hum. "－And the owner, who I hear is a very old woman with a penchant for collecting very old curiosities. With this information, one of my colleagues could easily transport you to the place in question!"
Another pause, this time to appreciate the resourcefulness and power of wizards. With that done, he moves on to what Iorveth assumes is the bad news, which Gale corroborates soon after.
"Unfortunately, the current state of things isn't without its downsides. You'll have to barter for the cloak, for one, and I hear that the proprietress doesn't relinquish pieces of her collection without a bit of a fight. This may be where Astarion's natural charm may save the day."
Wink wink. A bit of theater before the more sobering bit of information, which Gale relays with more seriousness.
"―The other problem is considerably more unpleasant. It seems another vampire is also looking into procuring this cloak for himself." ]