( It isn't fair for either of them, is it? Her death, his future if he decides to do the right thing, to turn down all that power? Life is just so fucking unfair all the time, and she wishes there was a way to make it less. For the both of them. )
If they want to. It'd be like we're back at the Elf Song, only this time we better have private rooms. You're all great, but if I'm gonna enjoy any 'me' time--
( Karlach laughs too, at the airs. She appreciates Astarion's ability to shift from part to part -- it's useful when they need it, though she will always wish he didn't feel like he had to. )
And kick you out? Never. ( Because he belongs here just as much as she does. And she'll make sure he knows that. ) Tell me more about what I missed.
You can't tell me I missed my chance to dance with you and just expect me to shrug it off!
( Karlach says, with another grin. It's probably something she wouldn't have enjoyed beyond the novelty -- the dance, that is, and the finery -- it seemed too much like the sort of stuff the patriars got up for her her tastes. But the chance to dance with Astarion? That alone would have been worth it.
If he wanted to, of course. )
Sounds boring overall. Especially with what we came from.
You missed it entirely. Maybe the Overseer will take pity on you and host another one.
[ He didn't exactly do much in terms of dancing himself, mostly sticking to the shadows and enjoying the fresh blood that seemed to appear whenever he'd needed it. He hasn't been so full in weeks.
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If they want to. It'd be like we're back at the Elf Song, only this time we better have private rooms. You're all great, but if I'm gonna enjoy any 'me' time--
( Now that she can touch people. )
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[ He's not in the least bit offended, obviously, but he does have to play his part - he rolls his eyes, plays the role, and huffs a little laugh. ]
You could just ask for privacy.
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And kick you out? Never. ( Because he belongs here just as much as she does. And she'll make sure he knows that. ) Tell me more about what I missed.
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You barely missed anything at all. [ He shakes his head. ] A little finery, a dance, a labyrinth. A standard few weeks.
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( Karlach says, with another grin. It's probably something she wouldn't have enjoyed beyond the novelty -- the dance, that is, and the finery -- it seemed too much like the sort of stuff the patriars got up for her her tastes. But the chance to dance with Astarion? That alone would have been worth it.
If he wanted to, of course. )
Sounds boring overall. Especially with what we came from.
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[ He didn't exactly do much in terms of dancing himself, mostly sticking to the shadows and enjoying the fresh blood that seemed to appear whenever he'd needed it. He hasn't been so full in weeks.
Looking back over, his lips curl. ]
You could always just ask, darling.
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( That's true enough, and she levels him with a steady gaze. )
Wanna dance, Astarion? You'll have to show me all the fancy steps, unless you want to be tossed around like we do in the lower city.
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[ Looking up at her, thinking about trying to lead her... Well, she's so tall. ]
I can teach you.