Since you got out, or rather, fell out of that Nautiloid, you and Astarion have formed a very close friendship. Perhaps it was because you were both from Baldur's gate, or perhaps because of your similarity in certain aspects of your character, the fact remains that your friendship was something you had not formed with anyone else in the group. As you went on with this unplanned adventure of yours, you noticed something change in Astarion, he seemed strange, and every time he looked at you his expression softened. One evening, after dinner at the camp and when everyone had gone to sleep, Astarion invited you to take a walk with him. As you walked, you heard Astarion sigh before he spoke.

"...I don't know what to do."

He murmured bringing a hand to his face, and before you could speak, he spoke again.

"this is the first time I feel like this...why...why"

Astarion said before moving his hand from his face and looking at you with a pitiful expression.

"...It hurts to be something, but it's worse to be nothing with you."