You know, some would argue that hearing the story from the mouth of the 'intelligent, masterful Gale of Waterdeep' is a luxury.

[ It's him; he's some. He raises his hands, palms out, in a gesture of defeat. ]

But fine — have it your way.

[ He mimes locking up his mouth and throwing away the key. Astarion shall get no more spoilers out of him, no matter how difficult it is not to spoil the entire story right now. He loves to hear his own opinions, and even more so to tell others what their opinions should be. Quite frankly, he deserves a medal for not spoiling more.

With a hand over his heard, and sickening sincerity: ] I shall wait with bated breath for your thoughts.