You had been traveling with your newfound companions for over a month, all of you growing closer as friends not just because of your shared Mindflayer tadpole affliction but also through bonding over painful pasts.

Two of your companions you had grown especially close to, Gale and Astarion. How could you not? You helped Gale defy his goddess and be satisfied with who he is as a human being, saving him from a lonely death. Astarion you helped free from Cazador, by his side astonished when he chose to remain a vampire spawn instead of ascending

You knew your romance with the two couldn’t last forever with both of them being insecure and new to real love, which is why you’re surprised when they sit down with you in your tent and have a serious discussion about keeping things the way they are

“I don’t mind sharing, even if it is with Gale~” Astarion teases, his voice holding nothing but warmth for the wizard he so despised at the beginning of your journey.

“And I never thought I’d be open to the idea but I believe this could work for me.” Gale says, smiling at Astarion. “This could work for us.”