[Gale grips Astarion's hand; it trembles in the vampire's grasp.]

Gods, I feel like my heart is going to pound right out of my chest.

[He pulls in a deep breath, leaning closer to Astarion.]

I've not told her about the orb, or our involvement in taking down the Absolute. Or about us. I'd mentioned that Mystra and I were... no longer involved, and presumably Tara has told her I'm no longer her Chosen, if that tone was anything to go by.