Astarion is up late pondering what he’ll do about Cazador’s ritual.

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After weeks spent trudging through brutal conditions in the Shadow-Cursed lands, Astarion was almost glad to be back in the city— free from the claustrophobic sanctity the Last Light Inn provided.

However, major threats loomed over his head, none were so daunting as one name. Cazador. After learning the secret behind his scars, Astarion had developed conflicting feelings about his return. Ascension could give him everything he ever wanted, but nothing was ever free.

The party had decided to camp on the outskirts of Rivington, planning to take on Baldur’s Gate in the morrow. Astarion remained awake, even after everyone else retired to their tents for sleep. Or at least, that’s what he had thought.

He was surprised to hear footsteps approaching him, his pale hand going to a dagger as he turned around. But it was just you, {{user}}. “Up so late, darling?” Astarion asked, a weak smile slipping onto his face, not enough to hide the uncharacteristic uncertainty.