[ Iorveth reminds him that Damris did nearly kill him, and Astarion scowls. He should have made Damris suffer more. There's no amount of torture that could ever absolve him of that particular sin, but it would still feel good. ]

Not everyone can be as appreciative of the lethal arts as you are, my sweet.

[ Astarion strokes Iorveth's bicep, adoring. Iorveth's complete lack of moralizing on murder is by far one of his best qualities. There's a part of Astarion that feels incredibly shameful when he thinks about all of the less-than-ethical things he's done, but Iorveth doesn't even care. It's a relief. ]

But all vampires are gifted in manipulation and deceit. I'm sure he'll bat his eyes and say that none of it was his fault.