[Gale smiles, chuckling out of minor, albeit agreeable embarrassment.]

You're right. You're absolutely right, as you often are. One day, I will learn.

[He gives Astarion's hand a return squeeze, grateful to have someone to ground him to reality when his mind takes off on possibilities and potential outcomes.

Once they're side-by-side once more, he starts walking again, keeping that hand in his.]

Speaking of the sun, I'll want to get back to those enchantments on your ring tomorrow. They have to be perfect if we're to do any traveling.