[ A huffed laugh. Equal in colognes, perhaps, but hardly in all things. Astarion is a taker, and Iorveth is a giver. Hells, just look at them right now: Astarion, the pleased recipient of three new gifts and the giver of none. It does seem a bit of a metaphor for their relationship. Sometimes Astarion wonders if this sort of dynamic won't make Iorveth profoundly unhappy someday. ]

I'll return the favor, of course, once we get to Athkatla, [ is said quickly, an assurance that he plans to level their playing field at least a little. ]

But you're rather difficult to shop for. 'Elven freedom' can't be bought off a shelf, I'm afraid.