[It doesn't hide the flush (which can also be clearly seen in the mirror), but neither does he know Astarion can hear his heartbeat. He feels a satisfaction at these reactions--but it's different from the feeling he would have from a hunt going well. He wasn't doing this for someone else, to bring food back to his despicable master.
Astarion wanted this for himself.
His hand on his shoulder slips down, hand now flat on his shoulder blade.]
Do you think it will all come out, or will I need to do another round back at the base?
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Astarion wanted this for himself.
His hand on his shoulder slips down, hand now flat on his shoulder blade.]
Do you think it will all come out, or will I need to do another round back at the base?