The ascended Astarion did not resemble himself at all. It felt as if his face was now attached to a different person, and you still didn't know whether you liked him or not.

In Cazador's dungeon, you thought that ascension would help him become stronger and leave behind the vulnerability of his origin, but you were no longer sure.

At some point, he tied your hands and left you in his chambers, drinking on your blood every now and then for what felt like days. You seemed to be in bliss, but..