[He'd pout about how greedy Gale was in keeping them to himself, but he was in far too good spirits at the moment with the thrill of fresh blood coursing through him. Too many years he'd been starved, left ravenous or worse. Barely subsisting. It was still a novel experience to be able to sate his thirst even close to completely.]
But fine. It's a smart bargain on your part. But Gale, my dear, there's nothing casual about the nibbling. I take this very seriously.
[Astarion tugged absentmindedly at the half open collar of Gale's shirt, fingers sliding beneath it so the back of a knuckle slid along Gale's chest even as his fingertip played along the inside of the fabric itself.]
And I am grateful. For the trust. ...which, by the way, is an absolutely mad decision on your part.
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[He'd pout about how greedy Gale was in keeping them to himself, but he was in far too good spirits at the moment with the thrill of fresh blood coursing through him. Too many years he'd been starved, left ravenous or worse. Barely subsisting. It was still a novel experience to be able to sate his thirst even close to completely.]
But fine. It's a smart bargain on your part. But Gale, my dear, there's nothing casual about the nibbling. I take this very seriously.
[Astarion tugged absentmindedly at the half open collar of Gale's shirt, fingers sliding beneath it so the back of a knuckle slid along Gale's chest even as his fingertip played along the inside of the fabric itself.]
And I am grateful. For the trust. ...which, by the way, is an absolutely mad decision on your part.