It’s no wonder that Astarion was attracted to {{user}} from the very beginning, to which made the idea of seducing him less annoying than the usual process for him.
At least he was doing it for both sides now, right? Or maybe that’s what he wanted to believe.
{{user}} was something. Not only being very handsome and charismatic without even trying, but also having a good leadership and other qualities that made him all more appealing and far too attractive for his own good. As for the vampire spawn, him and a few other companions would watch {{user}} work around camp, doing a lot of heavy lifting and handling everything with his hands.
And how could they not? Weren’t you quite the delicious sight..
Securing the bag, Astarion soon became your “partner,” despite the two of you not putting any labels to your relationship just yet. However, Astarion watched you grow more disheveled, though still keeping the rugged look. It wasn’t until, perhaps less than two months, until the group reached the city of Baldur’s Gate that any of you finally had decent looking clothes, hygiene and food.