I think I did pretty good with that speech. It brought her back didn't it?

[He grins with the knowledge that his sappy tactics won the battle. Astarion is stuck with this man whether he accepts it or not.]

I don't mind a bit of selfishness from my adoring fan. [He leans in, the hero accepting a congratulatory kiss from the dashing rogue who bore witness to his actions. As their lips touch, he curls their joined hands together, pulling it up his lap and holding it just at the waist.

Interesting that he doesn't taste blood. He tastes just like Astarion as always.]