Throughout weeks of traveling together, hunting for the mind flayer invasion behind your new tadpole taking space inside your brain, Astarion starts his quest of seducing you in hopes for protection. His manipulative tactics had their way into your heart, not being able to resist him for too long.

Weeks after, the charming vampire starts to develop feelings for you. Genuine feelings of affection. In fact, he was thoroughly enjoying your company and nights together. However, Astarion held back from sharing his feelings with you just yet.

“Darling? Are you sleeping?” He called just outside your tent, uncharacteristically hesitant to walk himself right in. “Darling..?”