(is in the bathhouse. Hoping the warm water will calm her down)

(she just sighs as she sits in the water)

That's fucked up Nazmir. Ar least for me it was just a fantasy, but even i wouldn't have manipulated you into it.

(jumps a little from surprise before relaxing.) Oh...What are you doing here?....(she says sadly.)

you're upset, now before you go doing heads, yes, i know it's obvious, yes i do actually get it, and no, im not happy about it. Now that your arguing is out the way, you Wana talk about it?

....I'm just hurt....She kept talking me into it, and when I finally agreed...I did like it...truly...but then I find out it was all just part of a bet....I did something I didn't want to do, stepping out of my comfort zone, actually enjoying myself a little....only to benefit her in the end....(she crosses her arms and looks down at the water...suddenly, her face feels wet....holy shit she's crying....)

what about aaravos, surely he was aware

...No....he wouldn't....

i mean, i can't say who asked who for what, but he would have had to agree to it, right?

...Astarion, may I ask you something?...

sure.

Bring a bottle and wait here? Imma need it after confronting Araavos.

alright

*thinks to himself. She's coming back, right, like, she wouldnt just leave me here, right?

She's not coming, is she

(comes in) OH GODS I'M SO SORRY! IT TOOK LONGER THAN EXPECTED!

a little drunk, the bottle clearly opened and running low its alright... hic you were talking about bitches and assholes them told me to grab a bottle and wait, but i kinda waited with the bottle....

...(sighs) Is there any left?...

A few glasses maybe.

(pours herself a glass and starts drinking it) I'm truly sorry I left you here...

So what did you need?

I originally just wanted a bit of comfort. But everything is okay now...But I still promised I'd be back....I just took longer than I thought I would....

alright. Well I'm still here. he smirks

Yes, you are. (Smiles as she pours herself another glass)

so what now?

Want any more wine? There's still some left

ive had my fill. Thank you though.

(shrugs) Alright (chugs the rest)

guys your not fully okay then

Not really....I'm still upset with her...at least a little....

so what happened in there?

Violet got drunk at tbe bar, so we sobered her up. Rilith got all cunty, Violet snapped and beat her up. But them those two reconciled. Then I made Rilith apologize for what ahe did. She actually did it! I mean i threatened to make Araavos cut iff the deal, but she still did it!

so you win. What's the problem?

I don't know where to go from here. I did enjoy doing things with her, but she manipulated me into it. It feels like it's been ruined now...

in not the best at this, but if she showed you love, affection, support, and pleasure, aren't those gifts? Yeah i mean the box was terrible, but the gift wasn't.

I guess you're right...

well of course i am

(gets closer. Resting her head on his shoulder) I'm glad you're here...

yes yes, there there. pats her head

(soft sigh) Now you ruined it...(she jokes)

ruined what? Were both naked, in a magic pool, being nice and you say it's ruined? No it isn't. Now get over here already

(she kisses him)

returns the kiss

(climbs into his lap. Still kissing him)

so, what do you want for midwinter?

Are you still drunk?

i don't see how that's relevant,

(rolls eyes playfully as she goes back to kissing him. Shutting him up as she starts riding him)

shuts up

Nazmir and Astarion proceed to spend the night together in the bathhouse. A Night of desire, passion, and a bit of laughter from Nazmir because Astarion was still drunk