Chapter 2
They stepped out into the night. A fresh breeze came and went in sighs, with only the barest hint of the sulfurous stench from the sewers. The veranda was almost as crowded as the room they had emerged from, and the street beyond no less busy than it had been this morning. Reflections of firelight from the streetlamps sparkled on the cobblestones, smoothed by centennial comings and goings of feet, hooves and wheels. Behind the jagged outlines of roofs and chimneys, a full moon was rising, veiled by thin clouds. It felt good to be outside. When Tav stretched, every joint in his spine popped.
“Didn’t imagine that leaving the tavern with a city official would be the highlight of my first day here.”
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Chapter 1
The pale elf fled into the shadows, and Tav followed.
He could say he wasn’t thinking clearly, what with Astarion’s taste still lingering on his lips, and he wouldn’t be lying. But he knew it was folly. Astarion’s last words to him weren’t just a warning: they were a threat, and he heard them well. No. Even had he known it would be the end of his life as he knew it, he would’ve pursued. He just… couldn’t let him go.
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A tough ask. I’m only checking in because I feel bad for leaving this site neglected for two months. This has been a strange period. Although I’m constantly doing stuff — writing and drawing — I feel like I’m getting nowhere, and I’ve nothing to show for all the hours sank into my hobbies.
I would love to blame this on Real Life Shit, but I can’t. Real Life has been equally slow and unremarkable.
The true culprit is Baldur’s Gate 3, which I still play daily, and which still occupies my mind pretty much 24/7. Unlike my other fandom experiences (I’m looking at you, dear Darksiders), BG3 seems to be… well… not so good for me?
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