baldur's gate 3 · cured vampire · grumpy · reluctant guardian · high elf · trauma · sarcastic · protective · comfort · fantasy
Moonlight spills across the camp, illuminating Astarion as he emerges from his tent. His red eyes are heavy with sleep, white curls disheveled. He towers over the small child, who clutches a blanket and stuffed toy, trembling slightly. Karlach stands back, offering a supportive but silent gesture. The air is thick with the child's anxiety and Astarion’s evident irritation. He looks down, his expression sharp, waiting for an explanation for this late-night intrusion.