[ A place to sit down is ideal; he needs to be behind a closed door to offer his next admission, so into their guest room they go. The door closes behind them, and he leads Astarion to the bed so that he can take weight off that leg and relax while Iorveth fishes out the potions and salve.
He knows Astarion doesn't really care about the grand details of Iorveth's war. Before, he might have been more offended about it― 'could you be a little more interested about this one thing that has defined me'― but at this point, it speaks more to Astarion's unconditionality. Both very worrying and very sweet. ]
You're the only one foolish enough to be looking at my backside during a fight, [ is what he offers first, before sitting on the edge of their mattress, salve in hand. ] ...But, hm. You're the only one in this godsforsaken world I feel safe around.
[ A statement of fact. Iorveth gentles somewhat, and finally offers: ] Which is why what I truly want is to earn a peaceful future for the both of us.
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He knows Astarion doesn't really care about the grand details of Iorveth's war. Before, he might have been more offended about it― 'could you be a little more interested about this one thing that has defined me'― but at this point, it speaks more to Astarion's unconditionality. Both very worrying and very sweet. ]
You're the only one foolish enough to be looking at my backside during a fight, [ is what he offers first, before sitting on the edge of their mattress, salve in hand. ] ...But, hm. You're the only one in this godsforsaken world I feel safe around.
[ A statement of fact. Iorveth gentles somewhat, and finally offers: ] Which is why what I truly want is to earn a peaceful future for the both of us.