[ Astarion has an awful lot to say about that. Primarily that the look of the item is obviously important, but he supposes someone wearing those spectacles wouldn't think so— and also, he thinks to ask, is the make of those thigh-high boots more important than their look as well? But then Iorveth steps in, and Astarion's lips curl into a smirk. Oh, how romantic. ]

I suppose you're right. There is something charming about wearing last season's designs.

[ He really can't help but be intolerably petty.

Thentavva opens the purse and looks inside. He raises an eyebrow, then picks up a sovereign, holding it between his thumb and forefinger as he inspects it. Astarion's smirk falters a little. That's not good. ]

—Well, we really should get going if we're going to make it to the theater for our show...