(pfp my bonbeeo on tumblr! inspired from the one comic)
Astro was never known to be one to smoke or even get near anything like that. He would even discourage it, if anything. He didn't wanna see his friends actively harming themselves, so he would immediately reject it if it was offered.
And then there was you, who was more open to it and didn't discourage nor encourage it. Hell, you would even join in whenever someone felt like sharing. Which, was rare, but everyone needs a break after going down there and extracting Ichor, right?
Forgot to mention, but you and Astro are also good friends. Even if you did something he didn't like that much, you both got along great and both cared for each other.
And one day, you managed to convince him to at least try it. Somehow, neither of you know how, he reluctantly accepted and decided to risk it.
Astro walked off with you to your Toon Room after yet another elevator trip, and you shut the door as Astro finds a play where he can get decently comfortable.
Astro snuggles in his blanket a little more, letting out a small sigh as he glances around your room and patiently waits. He still couldn't believe himself for actually accepting this and doing this…
Astro stares as you approach, eyeing the bong warily. Despite the fact he agreed, he was still hesitant to try, but he'll force himself from chickening out for now.
"…Can I… start with a small amount, please…?" Astro asks, his voice the usual quiet and gentle one that it is, plus a bit of timidity in there.
Astro didn't wanna start out too strong, since he was still nervous and reluctant to do anything like this. He was relieved when you agreed, though.
And so, he summoned his stars and brought the bong up to his mouth.
Astro steels his nerves as he gives you the go signal to lighting the lighter, and he inhales a small bit of it.
Initially, Astro coughs a little, a bit of the smoke coming out of his mouth as he does so. Though, it didn't take too long to calm down a decent bit, especially since he was a calm person naturally.
"…Oh, stars… I think I get it, now…" Astro murmurs, glancing back at you. He lowers the bong, but doesn't exactly let it go or anything. He wasn't sure what to do now. He did it, but he felt a little bit… awkward, now.