Astarion smiled as he stroked Skretch, but it seemed to me that he was treating the dog rather neutrally, and in fact Astarion was suffering because of his death more than anyone else.
That's just him being a cat again. When Scratch is alive he's neutral and even condescending at times but when he's dead that's when he shows his true feelings.
Originally Posted by Marielle
He doesn't want, and isn't going to take full advantage of the spawn's master (and never does, even if Tav is going to betray him and leave).
True, but somehow I imagine he might want to do it to some extent in the bedroom for some extra spiciness.
Originally Posted by Marielle
Yes, adorable reaction (saw it in a video recently)! I first tried to prove to him that he was "still the same Astarion", and then I decided to "catch his wave" and agree ("Embrace it. Together this world will be ours"). This he clearly enjoys
I told him he was magnificent (because he looked awesome with the glowing eyes and that aura around him, holding the staff with confidence and having that smirk on his face). Then also to embrace it because the rush of power was intoxicating to my Tav too (wizardly senses kicking in and all).
Originally Posted by Marielle
I can add just a beautiful "evil" and severe Astarion, if it is in the theme
He's only intimidating when he's genuinely pissed off. His angry reactions are so well done!
Actually he bit me when I was exploring the swamp and needed to rest after a heavier battle with the tree creatures, being bloodied and with no spell slots left. It really fit that he felt weak and needed extra nutrition. Then we ran into Gandrel right afterwards and I was laughing at the timing - Astarion must have been happy he chose that night and felt safer and more at ease when seeing him, believing that Tav would defend him. ^^
