[ A year long nap... you know what, he'll ask next time.
As for the offer, he raises his eyebrow at first, then gives a genuinely gracious nod. ]
It would be most appreciated... [ and as for the rest... his brow furrows, because he's still not exactly used to this sort of expression of gratitude from anyone except Haelva. Although, maybe he is, with the memories of that life not yet so far faded from his mind. ]
Then... I'm glad to have been with you for it. [ His smile for once isn't sly or even particularly handsome, it's slightly tentative, but also warm.
They can continue picking up the clutter until Alucard is ready to leave. ]
The look on Astarion's face, the warmth from it, gives the dhampir enough satisfaction to know it was the right thing to say. It'd be pushing the envelope to add more, even if he quite liked Astarion at the fine old age of 1,000. That can come up some time later, when the entire experience isn't raw and awkward and creating a need for everyone to recalibrate their lives. Again.
It is easier to stay for a little while longer to help with the clean up. Haul large pieces out of the room so no one will notice, and then finally put the broom where it absolutely was this whole time, thank you. Alucard doesn't mind doing the work with minimal conversation, and once all is said and done, he gives a farewell and sees himself out the door.
He's not quite sure that Astarion needs more time alone. If nothing else, it's known that if it's a problem, Astarion need only ask and the dhampir will arrive.]
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As for the offer, he raises his eyebrow at first, then gives a genuinely gracious nod. ]
It would be most appreciated... [ and as for the rest... his brow furrows, because he's still not exactly used to this sort of expression of gratitude from anyone except Haelva. Although, maybe he is, with the memories of that life not yet so far faded from his mind. ]
Then... I'm glad to have been with you for it. [ His smile for once isn't sly or even particularly handsome, it's slightly tentative, but also warm.
They can continue picking up the clutter until Alucard is ready to leave. ]
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The look on Astarion's face, the warmth from it, gives the dhampir enough satisfaction to know it was the right thing to say. It'd be pushing the envelope to add more, even if he quite liked Astarion at the fine old age of 1,000. That can come up some time later, when the entire experience isn't raw and awkward and creating a need for everyone to recalibrate their lives. Again.
It is easier to stay for a little while longer to help with the clean up. Haul large pieces out of the room so no one will notice, and then finally put the broom where it absolutely was this whole time, thank you. Alucard doesn't mind doing the work with minimal conversation, and once all is said and done, he gives a farewell and sees himself out the door.
He's not quite sure that Astarion needs more time alone. If nothing else, it's known that if it's a problem, Astarion need only ask and the dhampir will arrive.]