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[netherese]

Of course. It would be a terrible waste, otherwise.

[It's an awful lot of space for Astarion all on his lonesome.]

I admit to being surprised, but I see no reason not to take you up on it. [Aside from the vague awkwardness between them. It's fine!] It would appear we've come a long way from camping out in the wilderness.

[subigito]

We have. It's nice, isn't it? Much better than worrying about getting all covered in dirt and leaves.

[ Does he actually like the forest because he's an elf? He'll never admit it. ]

[netherese]

[Well, it is said that stereotypes exist for a reason...]

I've quite enjoyed being able to sleep in a real bed every night, yes. I didn't mind the ground too terribly, but it was starting to take a toll on my back.

[subigito]

Just how old are you?

[netherese]

A wizard never tells.

[That's not a thing.]

[subigito]

You're a wizard, not an aging woman.

[netherese]

Regardless, I like to preserve a bit of mystique.

[subigito]

Fine, whatever.

[ It's not like he cares how old Gale is. It's not like Gale is a squishy human mortal who might just up and die one day. It's not like mortality is a problem! He'll be just fine when all his friends inevitability die! ]

[netherese]

[Can you HEAR the heavy sigh even over text, Astarion? Because Gale can certainly hear the snip in your voice.]

Forty, if you absolutely must know.

[subigito]

[ He can! And it worked so now he'll never change (: ]

See, that wasn't so hard, was it?

[netherese]

[He really needs to stop reinforcing his vampire's bad habits...]

Saying so only caused me a moderate amount of pain, I suppose, though the number hardly matters. I rather think I would prefer a bed to the cold, hard ground at any age, regardless.

[subigito]

Don't say things like that darling, the innuendo practically writes itself.

[netherese]

It rather seems like wasted effort to try and protect myself against such things, at this juncture. I truly believe you could turn any phrase into innuendo if you wanted to.

[He's sure Astarion has Expertise in that.]

[subigito]

Oh, of course. But hard and on your back? I could think of far worse ways to have you.

[netherese]

[Good to know things seem to be Back to Normal.]

Hmm. You're right, that was far too easy. Maybe I should try to make it more of a challenge. Help keep you sharp.

[subigito]

I wouldn't mind a challenge. It'll be fun to make you blush when you aren't expecting it.

[netherese]

That's just the trouble, isn't it? I'm always expecting it, now.

[It doesn't matter, he still blushes plenty.]

[subigito]

Oh, but we'll be living together. I'll have so many more opportunities to get under your skin.

[netherese]

Now I'm beginning to wonder if I should reconsider your generous offer... perhaps it's not so generous as I'd first thought.

[Don't worry, he's already packing the huge number of books he's already managed to acquire here.]

[subigito]

Don't say that, I'll be lonely and heartbroken.

[netherese]

Well, we certainly can't have that, now, can we? You've your reputation to consider.

[subigito]

Exactly. So then it's settled? You'll come join me?

[netherese]

Of course. How could I not? It's been too strange, being stationed on separate leviathans. I can't say I care for it.

[subigito]

It has been.

[ he types and deletes "I miss you" about twenty times before settling on nope! Not after he made Gale so upset over feelings. ]

[netherese]

Fortunately, that's all about to be a thing of the past. How soon will the place be ready for us?

[He could be there now, honestly, but he doesn't want to appear too eager and make Astarion uncomfortable...]