Ethemon pondered in silence, wondering if it was just his imagination, but he felt that Astarion's attitude toward him was growing increasingly intimate.
Though he did not fully understand the reason behind this, it was ultimately a good thing, so Ethemon gladly accepted this quiet shift in demeanor.
Leading Astarion toward the sides of the castle, Ethemon watched as the space grew quiet, far away from the main hall. The surroundings became almost oppressively still.
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