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[personal profile] sangwhine 2024-02-06 04:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[A very nice and soft wizard pillow. Astarion has head so many hearts beat their last that it's a wonder to him that he can be this close to Gale's and know that it won't snuff out so easily. He closes his eyes to let its beat echo in his ear, gently stroking his fingers through the soft hair on Gale's chest.]

Your body sings the sweetest lullaby, darling.
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[personal profile] sangwhine 2024-02-07 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
[Honestly, Astarion adores Gale's chest hair. It's a delight to just touch it, to toy with it. He gives a quiet hum, considering the question.]

A trance will restore me. And if I slept, who would be audience to your nighttime discussions?
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[personal profile] sangwhine 2024-02-07 05:03 am (UTC)(link)
If it's anything that requires your assistance I will have to politely decline on your behalf. I'm not letting you out of my sight for at least another day or two.

[His tone is light as he says it, but Gale would know him well enough to know he's completely serious. His hand finds Gale's, lacing their fingers together with a soft squeeze.]

But rest assured, I'll wake you before the midday bells, my dearest.
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[personal profile] sangwhine 2024-02-07 05:26 am (UTC)(link)
[Astarion will absolutely be a man of his word about fiercely protecting Gale's rest. But that's after his trance. Honestly, he finds that he's nearly lulled completely to sleep with the slow beat of Gale's heart in his ear and the feverish warmth of his body beneath him. But after his few hours of rest he remains where he is, feeling the rise and fall of Gale's chest beneath their joined hands.

It's Wyll, rather than their leader, who comes to their little of the corner of the inn first thing in the morning. Astarion absolutely isn't above giving the man a very pointed glare at even the suggestion that Gale be on breakfast duty the day after his kidnapping. Not to mention the fact that there's an entire damn tavern with a fully functional kitchen beneath them. Word spreads from Wyll to their leader, as it should, and both Gale and Astarion are left undisturbed well into the late morning.
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[personal profile] sangwhine 2024-02-07 07:20 am (UTC)(link)
[It is a bit of a rude awakening, given how Astarion had let his mind wander off while tracing the lines of the Netherese orb against Gale's neck. He is a rogue, though, so his quick reflexes keep him from tumbling off the bed entirely. A beat later he registers the panic in Gale's eyes, unable to stop it from echoing in his own mind. A nightmare? A call from Mystra? The orb? He grabs Gale's wrist, squeezing tight as one hand goes to his cheek.]

Gale—darling, I'm here. What is it?
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[personal profile] sangwhine 2024-02-09 08:23 am (UTC)(link)
[Astarion brushes that hand through Gale's hair, soothing him. He understands all too well how an unconscious thought can stir itself up into a panic. He leans in to press a firm kiss to Gale's temple, a reassurance of his presence. Gale's safe here.]

A little before midday. They're off on their adventures.

[Astarion waves a dismissive hand at the empty room. It's nothing for Gale to worry himself over.]

I didn't want them to disturb you, so we've been left to our own devices.
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[personal profile] sangwhine 2024-02-09 09:04 am (UTC)(link)
Given the hour Wyll chose to attempt to wake you, he deserved every bit of the utter lack of kindness that I gave him.

[That smile could warm Astarion's heart for days. He tucks it away in his mind for later, in favor of giving Gale an appreciative look as he stretches. He is lovely like this, lit by the midday sun streaming in through the tavern's windows.]

I feel that I've done more than my fair share of pragmatic assistance as of late, thank you. Let's indulge ourselves, dearest.
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[personal profile] sangwhine 2024-02-09 10:03 am (UTC)(link)
And if we're to die horribly, best to fill what remains with ribald debauchery.

[It's a morbid thought, but Astarion's playful in the way he says it. Even if Gale hasn't paid much heed to Astarion's attention on him, Astarion's still taking the time to look for his own benefit.

But as soon as Gale has donned his pants and shirt it does become less of a show. So Astarion finally pulls himself out of bed, attending to his own appearance. He matches Gale's level of dress quite easily, opting for a soft linen undershirt with a ruffled collar and his own doublet in a deep scarlet red. There's delicate embroidery of camellia blossoms across the chest and back of it, but done in red thread that nearly matches the color of the fabric so it's harder to see from afar. And, of course, Astarion can't resist slipping into a pair of well-fitted leather pants.
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[personal profile] sangwhine 2024-02-12 08:00 am (UTC)(link)
Of course, darling.

[Astarion pauses, twisting a strand of hair to set it in place. It's a nervous gesture. He catches himself in it a moment later, dropping his hand to curl his fingers into a loose fist.]

While we're out in the city, there's something I'd like to show you as well. Unless you had other plans for our time.
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[personal profile] sangwhine 2024-02-12 08:34 am (UTC)(link)
[Astarion plays his nerves off with a smile. He's more than used to masking these things over, and really it's nothing that Gale needs to worry himself over. He makes a show of offering Gale his arm, more than happy to make a bit of a show of things.]

We shall, my dear.

[It's a little bit of a walk down to their old campsite near the docks, but Astarion just sees it as a chance to luxuriate in walking about town with a very attractive wizard on his arm. His intended, no less. It's strange to think that an act as simple as wandering the streets he used to lurk in the darkness can have this sort of effect on him. That Gale has this sort of effect on him. There's a smile tugging at the corner of his lips the entire way, and he doesn't see much point in making an effort to hide it.]
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[personal profile] sangwhine 2024-02-12 06:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[Astarion does love the sound of Gale's voice. Especially as he expounds upon the joys that Waterdeep has to offer. There's a strange flutter in his chest hearing it, knowing that the city is Gale's home and, should they survive all that lies before them, will be his home. The thought of putting Baldur's Gate and all the unpleasant memories it houses behind him is a very appealing one. He can simply walk away now. He has that freedom. And it's thanks in no small part to Gale himself.

The constant of Gale's idle chatter only makes it all the more obvious when he falls quiet. Astarion finds the wizard's hand with his, threading their fingers together to give him a soft squeeze.
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What is it that you're looking for, dearest?
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[personal profile] sangwhine 2024-02-13 05:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[Astarion knows that worried look, the distant gaze of ghosts dogging his thoughts. Of course this spot would hold unpleasant memories for Gale, given how recently the events transpired. He waits until Gale turns his back before a sour scowl twists his features. Orin didn't suffer nearly enough for what she did.

But Gale's words quickly snap him out of his murderous daydreams, his attention drawn to the promise in them.
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You--you had something with you that would let me stay in the sun?
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[personal profile] sangwhine 2024-02-14 05:05 am (UTC)(link)
[Astarion's expression immediately perks up once he sees what Gale has in his hands. The proposal was very spur of the moment, but the sight of the ring solidifies it in his mind and his heart. He doesn't know if he's ever felt so full before, so present in a moment. It's not only a promise of his future together with Gale, but a promise that he won't lose what he has at this moment. The chance to feel the warmth of the sun on his face, to see his lover painted in such vivid color. Gale's gift promises him that. His face splits with a wide, genuine smile as he extends his hand to Gale.]

Would you like to do the honors?

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