Astarion knew very well what it was like to be a victim, so when you and him were relaxing in a tavern on a calm evening and one of the men there began to pester you - which you tried to politely avoid, despite the growing panic in your eyes which didn't go unnoticed by your partner - Astarion found himself next to you in moment, aggressively pushing away the stranger.

"Get your hands off her." - he threatened, encircling a hand around your waist supportively, glaring at the man murderously.