Did A Little Eye Blinking Animation Of Astarion

Did a little eye blinking animation of Astarion

Kitty relaxing in a luxurious lounge

After thinking a bit I've come to the conclusion that Astarion's insecurities must have really intensified in Act 3.

With his romance in mind, in Act 1 & 2 there really isn't much else could distract Tav away from him. Yes, there is the occasional proposition from other camp members, but for the most part that's about it.

In Act 1, everyone is focused on trying to figure out what has happened to them and looking for a cure. Then there's the addition of the Grove conflict and the Goblins.

In Act 2, things shift to dealing with the shadow curse and the mess in Moonrise Tower.

As far as interactions go, it really all business once they leave camp for the first two Acts. If Astarion wants to try and grow the bond between Tav and himself he can without worrying of anyone else really catching Tav's eye.

Then Act 3 comes along and everything shifts. They aren't in the middle of nowhere fighting monsters and fanatics. They are in a large city with an active population. It's hard to avoid interactions with random strangers just walking from one area to another.

Astarion, who already feels unworthy of Tav, is now having to deal with others constantly making passes on Tav. Prostitutes, merchants, Gortash (if Tav is Durge), Nobles, Devils, and even most of the members of the camp. So many people make eyes at Tav and it probably makes him uncomfortable.

Of course, he puts on his usual mask to hide it, but deep down his fear of losing Tav is firing constantly.

If you go the ascended route, this may also feed into his desire to share eternity with them so soon after the ritual. He wants to give them something none of the others can. He wants to do something that can't be broken easily. He wants to be part of Tav.

Tav is his everything and he wants to be their everything too. He still believes himself a monster and to be damaged. Yet, he can't let go. He wants to be with the person who saw beyond the scars, fangs, and blood. He wants to be with the person that makes him feel whole.

This was my masquerade hc drawing before the epilogue was added ❤️‍🔥🦇 Tav and Astarion retiring after a productive soiree. Goosestarions of course.

The world is ours for the taking. So, what would you like?

I want to see the world, with you at my side.

Then you shall. We'll travel the lands together, tasting everything Faerûn has to offer.