[ Gale catches the smile and knows it isn't for him, a private, personal softness that makes his chest ache. Belatedly, he processes the warning and its implications. A freshly turned vampire, fledgling, unlikely to have Astarion's level of control. Right. ]
Oh. [ The concern would be unexpected, even from one Gale knew better. For all his geniality, he hasn't had many companions in his life, particularly not since Mystra set him apart from others. ]
Thank you. [ What else is there to say? ] I shall exhibit the utmost care — particularly when my death would cause an explosion catastrophic enough to level the manor... [ Uneasy, he thumbs the silver earring on his left side, an eight-pointed star. ] And possibly scorch the continent we find ourselves upon. [ said aloud because, well, he's going to think it, so Armand will hear that tidbit one way or another. With a dismissive wave and chagrined expression, he adds: ]
The price of my folly. I assure you that it isn't a danger otherwise.
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Oh. [ The concern would be unexpected, even from one Gale knew better. For all his geniality, he hasn't had many companions in his life, particularly not since Mystra set him apart from others. ]
Thank you. [ What else is there to say? ] I shall exhibit the utmost care — particularly when my death would cause an explosion catastrophic enough to level the manor... [ Uneasy, he thumbs the silver earring on his left side, an eight-pointed star. ] And possibly scorch the continent we find ourselves upon. [ said aloud because, well, he's going to think it, so Armand will hear that tidbit one way or another. With a dismissive wave and chagrined expression, he adds: ]
The price of my folly. I assure you that it isn't a danger otherwise.
[ Probably! ]