[To be fair, he is dating him, too. He went for the more crass reply just because he could, but it appears this isn’t the part that’s shaken her.
Gods, she’s going through like a hundred different reactions in the span of a few seconds.]
I’m mean?
[Yes, you are a mean girl, Astarion. However, he views it only as being sassy and needling, the way he usually is with those he isn’t close to — if he were being mean, truly unflattering, then he thinks she’d be able to tell the difference immediately.
Of course, she hasn’t done anything to earn that, so March is stuck with the audacious, teasing version of Astarion for now.]
I beg your pardon. He appreciates my wit and charisma. [Yes, that’s what we’re calling it.] We’re simply the sort of people to tell it like it is, what’s so wrong with that?
He just chuckles and goes back to hammering for a moment, then eases up on the task to let her work the mochi a little more.]
And what about you? ["What about you", what, Astarion? Don't worry, he's quick to clarify-] Any lovers you might go wailing back to, complaining that such a mean vampire keeps teasing you and trying to smash your fingers?
[The way the mallet slams instantly down into the mochi, as Astarion scoffs to punctate the effort. Good thing she did move her hands...]
I'm quite young for an elf, I'll have you know. [Very young, actually.] I simply mean that I've had more than enough experience wooing others to my side. And successfully.
[Winter has been his only one, actually. The only one that actually meant anything, something that he hopes will last.]
I just mean, in the past, I've attracted more than my fair share. You do know that happens, don't you? That relationships don't always work out the way we like? And we move on to the next person?
[We do not talk about his past "relationships" in any detail, though.]
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I can't believe you were acting like a starving orphan when you were fine all along, you jerk!!
[ A very sassy starving orphan. ]
you're so powerful but i'm sorry
Gods, she’s going through like a hundred different reactions in the span of a few seconds.]
I’m mean?
[Yes, you are a mean girl, Astarion. However, he views it only as being sassy and needling, the way he usually is with those he isn’t close to — if he were being mean, truly unflattering, then he thinks she’d be able to tell the difference immediately.
Of course, she hasn’t done anything to earn that, so March is stuck with the audacious, teasing version of Astarion for now.]
I beg your pardon. He appreciates my wit and charisma. [Yes, that’s what we’re calling it.] We’re simply the sort of people to tell it like it is, what’s so wrong with that?
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[ Why does she feel strangely exhausted now. ]
I mean, I guess I'm glad you've got your boyfriend here with you, but seriously...
[ THE AMOUNT OF BULLYING, ASTARION!! ]
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He just chuckles and goes back to hammering for a moment, then eases up on the task to let her work the mochi a little more.]
And what about you? ["What about you", what, Astarion? Don't worry, he's quick to clarify-] Any lovers you might go wailing back to, complaining that such a mean vampire keeps teasing you and trying to smash your fingers?
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[ Well, it won't stop her from complaining to people, though. He's right on the money there. ]
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[Again, exaggeration.]
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[ Winter, she defended you!! And you're dating her bully! This betrayal!!!! ]
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And why is that so surprising? Hm? Just look at me.
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And then, pulling her hands back because he still has the mallet-- ]
I've seen better.
1/2
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Darling, please. You need to get your eyes looked at. Anyone would be lucky to call themselves my partner.
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[ I'm so sorry, Astarion. ]
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[When your self-worth has hinged upon your appearance for centuries...
Screw personality, after all. (He already knows that's a lost cause.)]
I've turned plenty of heads in my day! I continue to. Don't lump me into such a blatantly mediocre category.
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[ Okay, pulling of the mochi done, commence-- ]
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I'm quite young for an elf, I'll have you know. [Very young, actually.] I simply mean that I've had more than enough experience wooing others to my side. And successfully.
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[ Are you a hussy, Astarion? ]
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More than one. Several more!
[Woo'd to his side, if that's what she's meant?]
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[ sweet summer child ]
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I don't have several boyfriends right now.
[Winter has been his only one, actually. The only one that actually meant anything, something that he hopes will last.]
I just mean, in the past, I've attracted more than my fair share. You do know that happens, don't you? That relationships don't always work out the way we like? And we move on to the next person?
[We do not talk about his past "relationships" in any detail, though.]
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[ She just hasn't lived it. Or if she has, she doesn't remember it. ]
I totally knew that!
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Are you sure about that? You sound clueless to me.
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Don't be jealous, darling. Now, stop nattering- [wow you were talking, too, Astarion] -and let's get this mochi nonsense finished with.
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