[ Astarion raises an eyebrow. He has no idea what the hells Belletyn is, and he realizes that he probably should have asked more questions about Aen Seidhe life before blindly agreeing to live among them. He hadn't intended on taking part in any sort of cultural festivities, but he certainly doesn't want Iorveth to celebrate something like that with anyone else, so—

Something to worry about when the time comes. He has Iorveth in his bed now, breath warm against his ear. He turns his head, pecking Iorveth on the jaw, chaste and sweet. If he doesn't keep it chaste and sweet, he won't have the self-control not to start taking their clothes off, and that'll make the trip back to Waterdeep with Damris in tow even more uncomfortable. ]

Eternity is far too short to spend with you.

[ It makes him glow with happiness nonetheless. 'You'll never be alone again', he had said. ]

But it's a start, to be sure.

[ Another kiss to each of Iorveth's cheeks, and then: ] Rest. I think I'll watch over you tonight, if that's all right.