[ It's like giving a child something sweet before bedtime, isn't it? ]

Of course, because your taste is so impeccable.

[ It's so tedious, watching him be fuelled by such delight, and if Astarion wasn't enjoying it, just the smallest amount he might be a little more sour about it. Thankfully, he manages to force a little smile on his face, waving his hand. It also helps that Gale is attempting to restrain himself just a little bit, which eases some of his irritation.

Just like a child. ]

It was fine. I enjoyed the read, despite the predictability of the plot, and the characters were fine.

[ Which is high praise, really, from him. ]