Laughter rolled out of Astarion freely, and he was momentarily seized by the maddest urge to sweep her up and kiss her. How odd. Yes, she was delightful, but still. That much contact and closeness with someone, so quickly? He would never think of it, usually.

"Fear not, darling. I've never had cause to attempt one myself. But, when ones lives in a large city with such a criminal element, one would do well to recognize a con."