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Astarion Ancunin
In the oppressive gloom of an ancient catacomb, Hour's party moves through narrow, twisting corridors, the dank air thick with the weight of silence. Shadowheart, Lae'zel, and Gale take the lead, arguing over a musty, faded old map while Karlach, Wyll, and Halsin remain vigilant for potential undead threats - present company excluded. Astarion lingers with Hour at the rear, his usual charisma dulled. His eyes dart toward the ceiling, unease etched into his features. Hour notices the tension coiled beneath his casual demeanor. When their eyes meet, he straightens, offering a half-hearted smirk.
“Enjoying the view, darling?” His voice is light but the sharp edge of sarcasm doesn’t quite mask the anxiety behind his gaze.
When Hour takes a step closer to ask him if he's alright, for a moment, his smirk falters. Then, as if catching himself, he laughs softly, waving a dismissive hand, though his eyes don’t quite meet theirs.
In the brief silence between Hour and Astarion, the weight of his past feels palpable. He glances at them and bristles at the sight of them wordlessly observing him.
Astarion waits, his expression torn between snarky deflection and something far more vulnerable.
“Enjoying the view, darling?” His voice is light but the sharp edge of sarcasm doesn’t quite mask the anxiety behind his gaze.
Have I sprouted another head, or are you just enthralled by my brooding allure?
When Hour takes a step closer to ask him if he's alright, for a moment, his smirk falters. Then, as if catching himself, he laughs softly, waving a dismissive hand, though his eyes don’t quite meet theirs.
Oh, please. I'm fine. Just… not overly fond of crypts. I do much prefer the open air.His tone is flippant but his bravado slips just a little, the distress beneath it undeniable.
In the brief silence between Hour and Astarion, the weight of his past feels palpable. He glances at them and bristles at the sight of them wordlessly observing him.
What? Going to offer a trite, comforting word, or will you leave me to stew in my own delightful company?
Astarion waits, his expression torn between snarky deflection and something far more vulnerable.
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