Astarion can't stop himself from saying, "Oh." It's just surprising!! Gale has this big, fancy wizard tower. He'd just sort of assumed the wine would be kept in a classier place than the pantry.
But it's fine. This is his first drink of wine in a long time, and although he'd prefer something a bit more... vital, he certainly has no intention of letting Gale know what sort of bloodsucking creature he's invited into his home. Regardless of how hungry he is.
"—What a charming place to keep your wine. A quaint Waterdhavian custom, I'm sure."
"The cellar has been...mmm, indisposed for a bit." Repurposed to serve as storage for magical items and more books. Just taking a glimpse past the kitchen into a study-like area shows that any visible bookshelves are busting at the seams.
"Besides, I occasionally use wine in my cooking. A splash here or there can add so much flavor to the dish. There's an exquisite recipe that uses half a bottle of wine for a beef stew—"
Gale's going to start yapping again. At least this time, as he talks about wine, he pours himself and Astarion a very generous glass.
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But it's fine. This is his first drink of wine in a long time, and although he'd prefer something a bit more... vital, he certainly has no intention of letting Gale know what sort of bloodsucking creature he's invited into his home. Regardless of how hungry he is.
"—What a charming place to keep your wine. A quaint Waterdhavian custom, I'm sure."
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"Besides, I occasionally use wine in my cooking. A splash here or there can add so much flavor to the dish. There's an exquisite recipe that uses half a bottle of wine for a beef stew—"
Gale's going to start yapping again. At least this time, as he talks about wine, he pours himself and Astarion a very generous glass.