[ That he has disappointed Astarion again and, as such, is undeserving of further assistance. A fair punishment.
Itβs only that what Astarion describes β a wound that insists on reopening itself β might apply to Gale beyond this instance of questionable judgment. One must be a glutton for punishment, to serve a goddess that would ask for death. ]
You realise, however, that if I do not detonate the orb at Moonrise Towers, Iβve merely granted myself a stay of execution. It is not Orin who holds my life in her hands.
[ If Mystra releases him from her protection, its consumption will advance, unchecked. A death in service of none. Utterly meaningless. ]
I do not see a third path, at present, but I am looking.
[ With Orin, with Astarion. Itβs the best he can do. ]
no subject
[ That he has disappointed Astarion again and, as such, is undeserving of further assistance. A fair punishment.
Itβs only that what Astarion describes β a wound that insists on reopening itself β might apply to Gale beyond this instance of questionable judgment. One must be a glutton for punishment, to serve a goddess that would ask for death. ]
You realise, however, that if I do not detonate the orb at Moonrise Towers, Iβve merely granted myself a stay of execution. It is not Orin who holds my life in her hands.
[ If Mystra releases him from her protection, its consumption will advance, unchecked. A death in service of none. Utterly meaningless. ]
I do not see a third path, at present, but I am looking.
[ With Orin, with Astarion. Itβs the best he can do. ]