[Gale shifts onto his side to face Astarion, giving his hand another reassuring squeeze. He generally doesn't enjoy seeing anyone struggle, but particularly the man he's come to care for, for whom Gale has conflicting and powerful emotions, but is determined to help at any cost. He does not do things in half-measures if he can help it.]

We don't have to speak of it any more, if that is what you wish. I'm sure it feels like an eternity away, but one day, hopefully soon - he will be gone.