[ It's a little funny how defensive Iorveth is of his people, and the corner of Astarion's mouth twitches in amusement. How was he to know? His frame of reference for wood elves is Halsin, who probably thinks everyone should sleep naked in the dirt like animals to be closer to Silvanus.

The rest, though, makes him scowl again. ]

Ugh. Must you talk as if you want me to be away from you for years?

[ As long as he wishes. Ridiculous. ]

I only want to go for long enough to go on a few shopping sprees.

[ And go to taverns. Maybe the opera again. Perhaps he'll even visit a library. ]