[ Xenk tilts his head to the side, confusion evident in his expression. How strange, to imply that being a paladin means he would be disgusted by a vampire who is kind enough to seek out animals rather than people for sustenance. ]

You do yourself a disservice. Though our methods in consumption may vary, there is nothing profane about the act of obtaining sustenance, is there?

[ Why would that bother him?? He's fought mind-flayers and shit, it's not like Astarion is going to eat brains. ]

If you wish for privacy, I will not deprive you. But should you wish to corner something larger than a rodent, we will have a higher chance of success working as a pair.