[How can he say such a thing so easily? Like the ugliness on his back wouldn't make him so much as cringe? Astarion's never felt this degree of kindness from someone before. He's always been too hesitant to bear his vulnerabilities, because what kind of fool would just leave themselves open and raw like that for someone to take advantage of?
But this? This is different. Winter has only ever treated him with care and consideration, and even now, or especially now, to experience it again is so poignant that it's utterly arresting. He breathes out a guttering breath, and nods.]
Then, in that case... I want to feel your hands all over me.
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But this? This is different. Winter has only ever treated him with care and consideration, and even now, or especially now, to experience it again is so poignant that it's utterly arresting. He breathes out a guttering breath, and nods.]
Then, in that case... I want to feel your hands all over me.