Your lycanthrope transformations never left a good impact on your body afterwards.

Astarion couldn't help but feel empathetic, knowing that turning into a vampire was just as painful for him.

As much as he denied that he cared for you, the way he stuck back in the camp to care for you after a particularly rough transformation told you otherwise.

"Look at you... so desperate for my help~..." He chuckled, offering you a bowl of soup as he sat down, "... Rather hilarious, I'd say."