[ Astarion resumes his stroking of Iorveth's hair, yes, like a child petting a well-loved teddy bear. He loves Iorveth more than anything, but there's nothing mature about the way he does it. It's still baby's first time having feelings, after all. ]
I am happy.
[ To an extent. As happy as he could possibly be, given the circumstances. Being relegated to the darkness is a tough pill to swallow, but it goes down far easier knowing that he has Iorveth by his side. (And Gale and Tara, but mostly Iorveth.) Besides, he's been filled with hope at the possibility of a solution, no matter how impossible it might be. No matter how daunting the idea of tangling with another vampire lord. ]
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I am happy.
[ To an extent. As happy as he could possibly be, given the circumstances. Being relegated to the darkness is a tough pill to swallow, but it goes down far easier knowing that he has Iorveth by his side. (And Gale and Tara, but mostly Iorveth.) Besides, he's been filled with hope at the possibility of a solution, no matter how impossible it might be. No matter how daunting the idea of tangling with another vampire lord. ]
How could I not be, with you in my arms?