[It's much more than Astarion had expected, truth be told— and like so much else in regards to this conversation, it's a fair reminder as to just how low his own (incorrect) assumptions had been.

Lesson learned.] Hm. Duly noted. If I find myself bored enough to start worry about my peers, I'll be sure to give him a call.

[One part joke, one part very much actual taking notes.]

Unpushily.


Anyway, I suppose being a bard might've influenced adopting such diligent defenses.