This came to me at the tail end of workout listening to a certain song.
Might be from the tail end of a fic I probably will never write.
Astarion sits in the middle of a field. Basking in the rays of the setting sun. His eyes are closed.
Karlach: *taking a seat next to him* I thought you’d want to keep your eyes open for the light show.
Astarion: *smiling* Can’t stare too long, darling. *turns to her and opens his eyes, revealing their silver color* It’ll damage my sight.
Karlach: *chuckling* Wouldn’t want to hurt those precious pearls.
They sit in silence for a moment, enjoying the last of the sun’s warmth.
Karlach: So…*begins to fidget* …what are you doing with rest of your life?
Astarion: *laughs* Darling, I don’t even know what I’m doing tonight!
Karlach: Can I be there?
Astarion: What?
Karlach: Tonight. Whatever you’re doing. Can I be there?
Astarion: Of course.
Karlach: …and tomorrow?
Astarion stares at Karlach. The Tiefling stares into the distance, away from Astarion. He gently lays his hand on hers.
Astarion: Yes.
Karlach: And after?
Astarion: For as long as you want.
Karlach: *grabbing hold of his hand* And if I want to be there forever?
Astarion: That would…that would make me very happy.
Karlach: *laughing* It fucking better.
Astarion is tackled to ground. The sun, the stars, the moon, the very ground they lay on forgotten as the two lovers lose themselves in each other.