True enough. But that doesn't mean I have to like them.

[Said with a vaguely forced smile, but then he lifts a hand and waves that notion away. Astarion sits and works on slipping his boots back on.]

Ah, no matter. I'm bringing the mood down. It's over and done with, and what's most important is that I needn't deal with that man any longer. He died spectacularly, just so you know.