[Another touch does not help his existing issues, but it steadies his thoughts. Taryon recalls the few lovers Astarion remembers by name: the kind Sebastian and whoever this Tav was. Astarion has a point, and yet he's the one who put himself in the crosshairs by apologizing to Tary and Johnny. He's doing a better job at the whole being a boyfriend thing.]

...It's nice. Having you look out for me. You know, it's kind of funny thay I think you're one of the most caring people I know when I first thought you a charlatan. [A smile at the elf, his face weary with the years of slavery he endured yet wearing such soft eyes.] I'm glad I was proven to be wrong.