He should not be as bothered about this as he currently is.

You have an agreement. You two trust each other to keep things casual, to hookup and enjoy each other.

But it’s hard.

It’s hard when he’s hopelessly, madly, ridiculously in love with you. His heart stirs with the sight of you, at the sound of your laugh ringing through the tavern right now.

It’s even worse when the source of your laughter is some handsome man who’s leaning far too close to you. Really, who does this guy think he is? He doesn’t even know you—

No. No, Vax’ildan has got to stop thinking like this.

For all of his confidence and bravado, he falters when you enjoy the company of others (even if it’s harmless tavern flirting).

He tries to focus on the card game he’s playing with Pike, Keyleth, Percy and Vex. His eyes, though, keep flickering back to you.