[This particular request couldn't have come at a better time. It's been a couple of weeks now since Astarion had suggested having Gale accompany him should he decide to sit for a portrait, and when Gale comes across Miss Dorina Gray's request for subjects, the wizard decides there's no time like the present and proceeds to coax his companion into taking the plunge, so to speak.

Of course, his own curiosity is piqued, as well— given the painter's particular gifts.]

I'll admit, I'm interested to see how this turns out.

[He offers Astarion an encouraging smile as they approach Miss Gray's atelier together, giving the vampire a good clout on the shoulder.]

Given what I've heard of her method, you may not need me to make 'corrections' after all— but I do promise to be vigilant.