[The discomfort doesn't budge from Gale's features. A vampire under him. Would Astarion be able to see him as an equal once turned? Or would he behave in accordance with all he's known for centuries: that those under the lord are beholden to him, bound to serve? While Gale can't imagine Astarion controlling him in that way, the very thought makes his stomach churn, the orb within him thrumming with discontent.

And yet, his heart aches the most at the thought of being discarded should he refuse.]

Let me... consider it, if I may. I'd need to take into account the orb. What may happen with it in such an occurrence.

[That gives him plenty of time to think on the finer details, as well.]