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    Synopsis:

    Conclusion of the romance line with Astarion.
    Different flows depending on what happened to him:
    1. If he became a vampire lord.
    2. if he decided to stay a vampire spawn.
    3. if you killed Cazador without him.

    How to trigger:

    Ctrl+Shift+7 (Origin Debug Book)
    Astarion - Recruit - Companion
    Astarion - Relationship - Start relationship
    Astarion - Tepeort Act 3 (Lower City) (if not already in Lower City)
    Astarion - Act 3 (Lower City) - Queue night (Astarion is vampire lord)
    or
    Astarion - Act 3 (Lower City) - Queue night (Astarion is vampire spawn)
    or
    Astarion - Act 3 (Lower City) - Queue night (Killed Cazador without Astarion)

    Agreed to go to the camp.
    Click on the bed.



  • 62.
    Astarion
    : I can't believe you let me do that. Killing all those people.ORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLord
    • 170.
      Astarion
      : A pleasant surprise.
      • 120. Player: I wanted what was best for you.
        • 262.
          Astarion
          : You sweet, sweet thing. I want what's best for you too, of course.
          • Link to Node 197
      • 255. Player: I wasn't about to release seven thousand hungry vampire spawn into the world.
        • 257.
          Astarion
          : Of course, whatever you need to tell yourself, darling.
          • 45.
            Astarion
            : But make no mistake, I will forever remember what you did for me today.
            • 197.
              Astarion
              : And one wicked turn deserves another.
              • 89.
                Astarion
                : So, tell me what you desire. What can I do for my dearest pet?
                • 217. Player: I want to be a vampire, like you.
                  • 161. [Jump] Jump to Node 158 (1)
                • 190. Player: I want you. I want your body.
                  • 200. [Jump] Jump to Node 208 (1)
                • 160. Player: You can tell me that you've learned something from all this.
                  • 168. [Jump] Jump to Node 163 (1)
                • 252. Player: I am not your pet.
                  • 46.
                    Astarion
                    : Oh don't be such a humourless little wretch - it's nothing but a joke.
                    • 248. Player: It doesn't feel like a joke. It feels like you mean it.
                      • 203.
                        Astarion
                        : Life's a joke, dear, but now we're the ones laughing.
                        • 169. [Jump] Jump to Node 158 (2)
                    • 52. Player: You haven't learned anything, have you?
                      • 163.
                        Astarion
                        : Truly? And what was I supposed to learn from this?6f84a003-69bf-b2a3-473c-9c9c8f65606f_ORI_Astarion_State_DidNotOfferToTurnIntoVampire
                        • 229. Player: I hoped you'd learn to love me.
                          • 121.
                            Astarion
                            : Who's to say I don't? I'm willing to share all of this with you. What's that if not love?
                            • 269.
                              Astarion
                              : Of course if that's not enough - if you need something more - perhaps this isn't for you?
                              • 48. [Jump] Jump to Node 81 (1)
                        • 260. Player: Not to become Cazador yourself.
                          • 92.
                            Astarion
                            : Don't you ever compare me to him! Never!devnote
                            • 108.
                              Astarion
                              : How dare you stand there and judge me. As you know the first thing.
                              • Link to Node 60
                        • 142. Player: That sex and relationships aren't about power over someone else.
                          • 97.
                            Astarion
                            : Please, everything is about power. Sex, relationships, violence - they're all just different forms of control.
                            • 61.
                              Astarion
                              : And now you think you can stand there and tell me how to feel? Because - what? Because you care?
                              • 60.
                                Astarion
                                : Your hands are bloody as mine, darling. Why would you go along with any of this just to pretend you're innocent now?
                                • 134. Player: I wanted you to feel safe.
                                  • Link to Node 222
                                • 57. Player: Because I cared! But maybe now I see how wrong I was.
                                  • 222. [Jump] Jump to Node 104 (1)
                                • 140. Player: I did it for you, you piece of shit.
                                  • Link to Node 222
                    • 240. Player: All right. But if your offer is still open, I want to be a vampire. Just like you.
                      • 158.
                        Astarion
                        : Oh my sweet, there are no vampires like me. And there never will be again.
                        • 174.
                          Astarion
                          : But if you want the gift of eternity, I can certainly offer you that. One little bite is all it would take.CAMP_Astarion_TheHungerC_Bite = False
                          • 3.
                            Astarion
                            : It would mean your salvation. Your eternity, despite that thing inside you. REALLY_KARLACH
                            • 50.
                              Astarion
                              : You want to live forever, don't you? To be mine, forever?, REALLY_KARLACH
                            • 50.
                              Astarion
                              : That's what you want, isn't it? To be mine? Forever?
                              • 149. Player: Would you be able to bite me without getting hurt?GLO_ForgingOfTheHeart_State_KarlachSecondUpgrade = False, REALLY_KARLACH
                                • 127.
                                  Astarion
                                  : Karlach, my love. I'm the Vampire Ascendant - there's nothing I can't do.devnote
                              • 258. [Jump] Jump to Node 278 (1)
                              • 71. Player: So what would I be? A vampire? Or your spawn?
                                • 151.
                                  Astarion
                                  : You wouldn't just be some spawn - you're far more than that to me.
                                  • 109.
                                    Astarion
                                    : My dark consort. My right hand. My most beloved spawn.
                                    • 278. Player: Yes, that's all I want.
                                      • 49.
                                        Astarion
                                        : Then it's everything you shall recieve.
                                        • 105.
                                          Astarion
                                          : I will miss that all-consuming heat of yours, mind., REALLY_KARLACH
                                        • 105.
                                          Astarion
                                          : I will miss the heat from those scales, though., REALLY_DRAGONBORN
                                        • 105.
                                          Astarion
                                          : I will miss this warm flesh, mind you.
                                          • Link to Node 184
                                    • 247. Player: Spawn? I want to be a true vampire.
                                      • 37.
                                        Astarion
                                        : And you will! All in good time.
                                        • 82.
                                          Astarion
                                          : But we mustn't rush these things. You may need time to adjust.
                                          • 184. [Jump] Jump to Node 259 (2)
                                    • 21. Player: A beloved slave is still a slave.
                                      • 239.
                                        Astarion
                                        : Oh don't be like that, I'd never want to control you. I love you.
                                        • Link to Node 23
                                    • 235. Player: After everything you went through with Cazador, you're going to make me a spawn?
                                      • 204.
                                        Astarion
                                        : Oh that was completely different, I'd never hurt you. I love you.
                                        • 23.
                                          Astarion
                                          : That's what you've been waiting to hear, isn't it? That's what you want?
                                          • 177.
                                            Astarion
                                            : We could be together for eternity, ruling this world side by side. We could have it all.
                                            • 88. Player: That does sound appealing...
                                              • 259.
                                                Astarion
                                                : I knew you'd come around.
                                                • 256.
                                                  Astarion
                                                  : [TagAnswer] REALLY_KARLACH
                                                  • 283.
                                                    Astarion
                                                    : Are you ready, my darling?devnote
                                                    • 189. Player: I'm not sure. I'm burning so hot. I'm afraid of what will happen to you.GLO_ForgingOfTheHeart_State_KarlachSecondUpgrade = False
                                                      • 224.
                                                        Astarion
                                                        : You haven't seen my power, darling. You don't know the things I can do.
                                                        • 107.
                                                          Astarion
                                                          : I am indomitable, Karlach. Nothing can stop me - least of all your hot-blooded self.
                                                    • 186. Player: I'm ready. Bite me. Make me yours. Fix me.
                                                      • 41.
                                                        Astarion
                                                        : I have been waiting so long for you. ['Astarion 3']
                                                        • 1.
                                                          Astarion
                                                          : Come, give yourself to me.
                                                          • 219. [Jump] Jump to Node 171 (1)
                                                    • 58. [Jump] Jump to Node 40 (1)
                                                • 106.
                                                  Astarion
                                                  : Shall we have one last night together before you join me in immortality? One for the road, so to speak.
                                                  • 54. Player: Please, yes.
                                                    • 270. [Jump] Jump to Node 38 (2)
                                                  • 32. Player: We shall not. I just need you to bite me.
                                                    • 86. [Visual State]
                                                      • 233.
                                                        Astarion
                                                        : Impatient are we? Well who am I to deny you?
                                                        • Link to Node 171
                                                  • 55. Player: Huh. I forgot I'd be cold to the touch once I changed...
                                                    • 85.
                                                      Astarion
                                                      : Not having second thoughts, are we?
                                                      • 38. Player: No, let's do this.
                                                        • 27. [Alias]
                                                          • Alias to Node 86
                                                          • 112.
                                                            Astarion
                                                            : Then come with me, my love, and live your final night.['Astarion 3']
                                                            • 18. [TagCinematic] devnoteGLO_SafeRomance_Enabled, SHORT = False
                                                              • 171. [TagCinematic] devnoteGLO_SafeRomance_Enabled = False
                                                                • 175.
                                                                  Astarion
                                                                  : On your knees, darling.
                                                                  • 64. Player: Be careful, Astarion. My engine is running so hot. I won't be able to control it.GLO_ForgingOfTheHeart_State_KarlachSecondUpgrade = False, REALLY_KARLACH
                                                                    • 211.
                                                                      Astarion
                                                                      : Hush love, it's all right. You don't have to worry.
                                                                      • 244.
                                                                        Astarion
                                                                        : Forget about your engine. Forget about control. I'll take care of everything.devnote
                                                                  • 245. Player: Kneel.
                                                                    • 213. [Jump] Jump to Node 210 (1)
                                                                  • 14. Player: Explore his mind - see what he really thinks about you.Roll (Wisdom, ) vs 18 (0)
                                                                    • 7. [RollResult] True
                                                                      • 148.
                                                                        Narrator
                                                                        : *He will always see you as degrading yourself if you continue to be with him.*
                                                                        • 238.
                                                                          Narrator
                                                                          : *But perhaps you wish to degrade yourself. And he knows it.*
                                                                    • 215. [RollResult] False
                                                                      • 263.
                                                                        Astarion
                                                                        : Bad girl., FEMALE
                                                                      • 263.
                                                                        Astarion
                                                                        : Bad boy., MALE
                                                                      • 263.
                                                                        Astarion
                                                                        : Tut tut. Very bad.
                                                                  • 34. Player: No.
                                                                    • 29.
                                                                      Astarion
                                                                      : Yes.
                                                                      • 103. Player: No.['Astarion -15']
                                                                        • 281.
                                                                          Astarion
                                                                          : You're missing the chance of a lifetime. You will never have another like me.devnote
                                                                          • 113.
                                                                            Astarion
                                                                            : It won't take me until the end of time to find another like you.ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion = False
                                                                            End
                                                                      • 273. Player: Give in and kneel.
                                                                        • 210.
                                                                          Astarion
                                                                          : Tonight, I shall drink every drop of your blood.devnote
                                                                          • 24.
                                                                            Astarion
                                                                            : Own your body, kill your mind.
                                                                            • 137.
                                                                              Astarion
                                                                              : It will only hurt a bit, the pleasure will be far greater than the pain.devnote
                                                                              • 246. Player: Be gentle... if you can.
                                                                                • 68. [TagCinematic] devnote
                                                                                  • 125.
                                                                                    Astarion
                                                                                    : Gods - NO! ARGH!devnoteREALLY_KARLACHCAMP_Astarion_SD_ROM_BlackMassAftermath_TriedBitingKarlach, ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion = False
                                                                                    • 126.
                                                                                      Astarion
                                                                                      : How dare you! How could you? I was trying to help you, but you're beyond help. devnote
                                                                                      • 243.
                                                                                        Astarion
                                                                                        : Get away from me - get out of my sight!devnote
                                                                                        End
                                                                                  • 123.
                                                                                    Astarion
                                                                                    : You have given me everything. Thank you.
                                                                                    • 100.
                                                                                      Narrator
                                                                                      : *As he drinks more and more, you feel yourself fading from consciousness. When you wake again, you will be his forever more.*devnoteGLO_Camp_Event_SkipSleepCutscene, ORI_Astarion_Event_TurnIntoSpawn
                                                                                      End
                                                                              • 87. Player: Oh, come on. Let it hurt.
                                                                                • 111. [TagCinematic] devnote
                                                                                  • 13. [Jump] Jump to Node 68 (2)
                                                                  • 150. Player: Kick him in the balls.
                                                                    • 212.
                                                                      Astarion
                                                                      : Argh! How DARE you!devnote
                                                                      • 74.
                                                                        Astarion
                                                                        : To hells with you, I'm done. I hope you rot.devnoteORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion = False, GLO_Companion_Leave
                                                                        End
                                                            • 209. [TagCinematic] devnoteGLO_SafeRomance_Enabled = False, SHORT = False
                                                              • Link to Node 171
                                                            • 185. [TagCinematic] devnoteGLO_SafeRomance_Enabled, SHORT
                                                              • Link to Node 171
                                                            • 65. [TagCinematic] devnoteGLO_SafeRomance_Enabled = False, SHORT
                                                              • Link to Node 171
                                                      • 40. Player: I don't want this after all.
                                                        • 104.
                                                          Astarion
                                                          : It seems I misjudged you. I thought we might have a future together - even an eternity - but perhaps you're not worthy.['Astarion -15']
                                                          • 81.
                                                            Astarion
                                                            : So. What's it to be, darling? Is this it?
                                                            • 180. Player: I hope we can work things out and stay together.6f84a003-69bf-b2a3-473c-9c9c8f65606f_ORI_Astarion_State_DidNotOfferToTurnIntoVampire
                                                              • 157.
                                                                Astarion
                                                                : Of course we can. You're the one that I want - the one that I love.
                                                                • 43.
                                                                  Astarion
                                                                  : And you could be so much more, if you want it. One little bite and you could be mine forever.
                                                                  • 228. [Jump] Jump to Node 109 (1)
                                                            • 31. Player: I still care for you, but it can't be like this.
                                                              • 196.
                                                                Astarion
                                                                : A pity, then. We could have had something truly special.
                                                                • 162.
                                                                  Astarion
                                                                  : I won't forget what you've done for me. I won't leave you to fight this alone.
                                                                  • 232.
                                                                    Astarion
                                                                    : You came so far, only to slip now. Such a pity.ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion = False
                                                                    End
                                                            • 67. Player: You're a hypocrite, and I don't want to be with you.
                                                              • 153.
                                                                Astarion
                                                                : There you are. The real you shows himself at last., MALE
                                                              • 153.
                                                                Astarion
                                                                : There you are. The real you shows herself at last., FEMALE
                                                              • 153.
                                                                Astarion
                                                                : There you are. The real you shows themselves at last.
                                                                • 275.
                                                                  Astarion
                                                                  : We are bound until the end, you and I. But there will be an end.
                                                                  • 11.
                                                                    Astarion
                                                                    : Until then, you can enjoy my company. You can benefit from my power. But you will not be in my heart.ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion = False
                                                                    End
                                                            • 198. Player: I don't want to look at you again. Get out of my camp.
                                                              • 254. [Alias]
                                                                • Alias to Node 153
                                                                • 133.
                                                                  Astarion
                                                                  : Good luck with the brain, darling.
                                                                  • 274.
                                                                    Astarion
                                                                    : Without me, you'll need it.ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion = False, GLO_Companion_Leave
                                                                    End
                                            • 122. Player: Sounds like you'd have it all.
                                              • 261.
                                                Astarion
                                                : I already have everything. Except you by my side.
                                                • 4.
                                                  Astarion
                                                  : Are you ready to join me? To accept this immortal gift?
                                            • 164. Player: No, this isn't what I want.
                                              • 205. [Jump] Jump to Node 104 (1)
                              • 173. Player: What if I don't want forever?
                                • 192.
                                  Astarion
                                  : What's not to want? We could be together for all time.
                                  • Link to Node 109
                              • 207. Player: I wanted a good time, that's all.
                                • 225.
                                  Astarion
                                  : What do you mean? Think of the things I can offer you! You're not going to say no to that, surely?
                              • 94. Player: I wanted you to be free. It seems you never will be.
                                • 101. [Jump] Jump to Node 104 (1)
                        • 36.
                          Astarion
                          : But if you want the gift of eternity, I can give you that. One more bite is all it would take.
                          • 59. [Jump] Jump to Node 174 (2)
                    • 53. Player: Then stop joking around and let's sleep together.
                      • 208.
                        Astarion
                        : You've earned it.
                        • 195.
                          Astarion
                          : But don't you want more - don't you want eternity? One more bite is all it would take?
                          • Link to Node 59
      • 5. Player: I don't feel great about it, honestly.
        • 44.
          Astarion
          : Well, what's done is done. And there's simply no point in dwelling on the past, is there?
          • 76.
            Astarion
            : No, you have given me a glorious new future.
            • Link to Node 197
      • 35. Player: I wanted a powerful ally. And now I have one.
        • 181.
          Astarion
          : Indeed you do. I am so very, very powerful - all thanks to you.
          • Link to Node 197
  • 63.
    Astarion
    : I should probably start getting used to the shadows again. Who knows how long I have left in the sun?ORI_Astarion_State_StayedVampireSpawn
    • 188. Player: Don't say that - we could still find a way to control the tadpole.
      • 70.
        Astarion
        : Maybe, but even if I could control it, it's a dangerous game.
        • 285.
          Astarion
          : I'd spend every day waiting for something to go wrong. For the tadpole to find some new trick, reassert itself, and make me a slave again.
          • Link to Node 282
    • 145. Player: You did the right thing, stopping the Black Mass.
      • 17.
        Astarion
        : I know. That doesn't mean it stings any less.
        • Link to Node 282
    • 93. Player: Regretting your choices?
      • 135.
        Astarion
        : No, I made the right choice. Although I do regret the options I had.
        • Link to Node 282
    • 199. Player: I'm surprised you didn't go through with the ritual. I was sure you were a power-hungry madman.
      • 10.
        Astarion
        : I'm glad I still have the power to surprise you. Even if it's the only power I have left.
        • 282.
          Astarion
          : Maybe never seeing the sun again is just the price of freedom.
          • 91. Player: I'll be with you either way. I hope you know that.
            • 279.
              Astarion
              : I think I do.
              • 223.
                Astarion
                : Assuming we survive, of course. Because a horrible death is always just around the corner with you.
                • Link to Node 73
          • 220. Player: And if it is? Can you live with that?
            • 33.
              Astarion
              : I'll have to. But that doesn't mean I have to like it.
              • 73.
                Astarion
                : There's... something I'd like to show you, if that's all right? Something out in the city.
                • 271. Player: Of course, lead on.
                  • 277.
                    Astarion
                    : This way. It's not far.
                    • 6. [Visual State]
                      • 159.
                        Narrator
                        : *The graveyard is appropriately silent - there isn't a proverbial soul around.*devnote
                        • 20. Player: Hold back for a moment.
                          • 154. [TagCinematic] devnote
                            • 249.
                              Astarion
                              : Nearly two hundred years and I never came back. Not since the night I woke up down there.
                              • 132.
                                Astarion
                                : I had to punch a hole in the coffin and claw my way through six feet of dirt.
                                • 237.
                                  Astarion
                                  : Then when I finally broke the surface, retching up dirt and congealed blood, Cazador was waiting.
                                  • 206.
                                    Astarion
                                    : From that day on I was his. Until today.
                                    • 201. Player: You were never his. Whatever he had, he took by force.
                                      • 187.
                                        Astarion
                                        : Maybe, but he did take it. There's almost nothing left of the person I was. Just a name on a rock.
                                        • Link to Node 84
                                    • 119. Player: How does it feel to be free?
                                      • 136.
                                        Astarion
                                        : Exhilarating. Terrifying. Exhausting.
                                        • 84.
                                          Astarion
                                          : For nearly two centuries I stalked the streets like a ghost while the person I was lay here, dead and buried.
                                          • 191.
                                            Astarion
                                            : Now I need to figure out who I am. What I want.
                                            • 155. Player: You're the person I love. The person I want.
                                              • 80.
                                                Astarion
                                                : I feel the same.
                                                • 241.
                                                  Astarion
                                                  : You were by my side through all of this. Through bloodlust and pain and misery. You were patient. You cared. You trusted me when that was an objectively stupid thing to do.
                                                  • 194.
                                                    Astarion
                                                    : I feel safe with you. Seen. And whatever the future holds for me, I don't want to lose that.
                                                    • 176. Player: You won't. Whatever comes next, I've got you.
                                                      • 116.
                                                        Astarion
                                                        : Thank you.
                                                        • 47.
                                                          Astarion
                                                          : Well. I should probably fix this.devnote
                                                          • 265. [TagCinematic] devnote
                                                            • 69. [Visual State]
                                                              • 22. [TagCinematic] devnote
                                                                • 230. Player: Hold back. Give him his moment.
                                                                  • 114. [TagCinematic] devnote
                                                                    • 19. [TagCinematic] devnote
                                                                      • 152. [Visual State]
                                                                        • 178.
                                                                          Astarion
                                                                          : I've been dead in the ground for long enough. It's time to try living again.
                                                                          • 179.
                                                                            Astarion
                                                                            : With everything that life has to offer.devnoteGLO_ForgingOfTheHeart_State_KarlachSecondUpgrade = False, REALLY_KARLACH
                                                                            • 0. Player: I'd love to be closer to you, Astarion, but until my heart is fixed, it's too dangerous.
                                                                              • 221.
                                                                                Astarion
                                                                                : And here I thought I was the dangerous one. But I'm not so frightening after all, am I?
                                                                                • 30.
                                                                                  Astarion
                                                                                  : That's... interesting. I might even say I like it. And as for you and me, well, I'm willing to wait.
                                                                                  • 130. [Jump] Jump to Node 118 (1)
                                                                            • 147. Player: What did you have in mind?
                                                                              • 102.
                                                                                Astarion
                                                                                : A great deal. But nothing I can act on without burning to a crisp. But I'm willing to wait.
                                                                                • Link to Node 130
                                                                            • 72. [Jump] Jump to Node 95 (1)
                                                                          • 83.
                                                                            Astarion
                                                                            : With everything that life has to offer.devnote
                                                                            • 42. Player: Meaning...?
                                                                              • 287.
                                                                                Astarion
                                                                                : If a night of passion is on offer, I could be persuaded.
                                                                                • 77. Player: Sounds good to me.
                                                                                  • 8.
                                                                                    Astarion
                                                                                    : You know, I didn't care for you when we first met.devnote
                                                                                    • 75.
                                                                                      Astarion
                                                                                      : But I do now. Being with you is about more than lust or manipulating you into a tactical alliance.
                                                                                      • 56.
                                                                                        Astarion
                                                                                        : I love you. I love this. And I want it all.ORI_Astarion_Event_BlackMassAftermathHadSexAsEquals
                                                                                        • 216. [TagCinematic] devnote
                                                                                          • 165. [TagCinematic] devnote
                                                                                            End
                                                                                • 267. Player: I think I need a little time, honestly.
                                                                                  • Link to Node 16
                                                                                • 242. Player: On your grave? Absolutely not!
                                                                                  • 16.
                                                                                    Astarion
                                                                                    : We don't have to rush into anything tonight.devnote
                                                                                    • 118.
                                                                                      Astarion
                                                                                      : We might not have forever, but we do have all the time we need.
                                                                                      • 15.
                                                                                        Astarion
                                                                                        : Unless we die horribly tomorrow. Which is always a strong possibility.
                                                                                        • 131.
                                                                                          Astarion
                                                                                          : Come on, let's get back to the camp. Who knows how long before the others go feral without us there to guide them?devnoteCAMP_PartySize_AtLeast3
                                                                                          End
                                                                                        • 280.
                                                                                          Astarion
                                                                                          : Come on, let's get back to the camp. If a night of passion isn't on the cards, a night of rest would be very, very welcome.devnote
                                                                                          End
                                                                            • 272. Player: Oh? Do you want a little fun?
                                                                              • 226.
                                                                                Astarion
                                                                                : I guess that depends on what your idea of 'a little fun' is.
                                                                                • Link to Node 287
                                                                            • 39. Player: I thought you'd never ask.
                                                                              • 193. [Jump] Jump to Node 8 (1)
                                                                            • 95. Player: Let's just... stay here? Together?
                                                                              • 51.
                                                                                Astarion
                                                                                : Of course. That... that would mean a lot.
                                                                                • 2. [TagCinematic] devnote
                                                                                  End
                                                                • 66. Player: Pick up a flower and lay it on the grave.
                                                                  • 202. [TagCinematic] devnote
                                                                    • 156.
                                                                      Astarion
                                                                      : Cute.
                                                                      • Link to Node 19
                                                                • 268. Player: So... what's next?
                                                                  • 167.
                                                                    Astarion
                                                                    : That's the question, isn't it?
                                                                    • Link to Node 19
                                                    • 236. Player: Then don't mess it up.
                                                      • 251.
                                                        Astarion
                                                        : I will endeavour to please.devnote
                                                        • Link to Node 47
                                                    • 276. Player: That sounds very sincere. Are you sure the parasite hasn't chewed through your brain?
                                                      • 172.
                                                        Astarion
                                                        : If it has, it might be for the best.
                                                        • Link to Node 47
                                            • 234. Player: And what do you want?
                                              • 99.
                                                Astarion
                                                : You... I want you.
                                                • Link to Node 241
                                            • 286. Player: You're not out of the woods yet - we still have the parasites to deal with.
                                              • 144.
                                                Astarion
                                                : Oh, I hadn't forgotten. But with you here, I am... dare I say 'optimistic' about our chances?
                                                • Link to Node 241
                                    • 90. Player: The bastard got what was coming to him.
                                      • 266.
                                        Astarion
                                        : It doesn't wipe away the stain he left on the world, though.
                                        • Link to Node 84
                        • 227. Player: A little stereotypical, don't you think?
                          • 28.
                            Astarion
                            : Perhaps, but some things are classics for a reason.
                            • Link to Node 154
                        • 128. Player: Are we here to piss on someone's grave?
                          • 78.
                            Astarion
                            : The enthusiasm is appreciated, but hopefully not.
                            • Link to Node 154
                        • 264. Player: Hot.REALLY_DARK_URGE
                          • 253.
                            Astarion
                            : You couldn't wait ten seconds before being an absolute freak?devnote
                            • Link to Node 154
                • 250. Player: What is it?
                  • 231.
                    Astarion
                    : Something I haven't shown anyone else.
                    • Link to Node 129
                • 79. Player: If you want to sneak off for a cuddle, you can just ask.
                  • 143.
                    Astarion
                    : I'll try to restrain myself if you do. Shall we?
                    • 129. [Jump] Jump to Node 277 (1)
          • 138. Player: That's it? You're giving up on walking in the sun?
            • 182.
              Astarion
              : Less giving up, more reassessing what I want. What I really want.
              • Link to Node 73
  • 110.
    Astarion
    : I thought things would feel different when he was gone. That I'd be revelling in my freedom.
    • 98.
      Astarion
      : Instead I just feel... blank? I suppose not wielding the blade myself makes a difference. It's all a little anti-climactic.
      • 26.
        Astarion
        : Cazador took up so much room in my life - my memories of him, my need for revenge. Now there's just a blank space where he used to be.
        • 218. Player: Maybe that's the space you need to build your own life.
          • 139.
            Astarion
            : Assuming I have a life to build. It's a little hard to plan anything knowing there's still a tadpole burrowing its way through your brain.
            • Link to Node 96
        • 284. Player: Defining yourself by the worst people in your life sounds kind of messed up.
          • 25.
            Astarion
            : Perhaps. But it'd be worse again to pretend it never happened.
            • 117.
              Astarion
              : Of course now that I'm free from one threat, we'll have to face the other: the tadpoles that let me walk in the light.
              • 96.
                Astarion
                : Controlling them may still be an option, but it's a dangerous game.
                • 146.
                  Astarion
                  : I'd live with the risk of something going wrong. Of the tadpole finding some new trick, reasserting itself, and making me a slave again.
                  • 115. [Jump] Jump to Node 282 (1)
        • 9. Player: I'm not sorry I killed him.
          • 141.
            Astarion
            : No, I don't expect you to be. You did what you thought was right. Even if you were objectively wrong.
            • Link to Node 117
        • 12. Player: So why not focus on the tadpoles? They're our biggest problem.
          • 124.
            Astarion
            : The only reason I can still walk in the day, you mean? Yes, we will have to do something about them.
            • Link to Node 96