[The best persuasion always had more truth than lie in it. Right out lying would have been far more difficult, and while Astarion wasn't necessarily wrong in regards to the drow's ultimate goals, the words themselves were honest enough. He truly was interested in the other man outside of mere immutable factors, and the choice to sleep with him wasn't based off of anything more than that interest in his character.
... And his looks, couldn't just pretend that Astarion wasn't strikingly good looking, and the drow was terribly shallow in that fact. But being a vampire? Completely secondary with no influence on Jarlaxle's decisions for the night.]
And well glad I am to hear it. I do some of my best work with all of my blood inside me, I've found.
[A small joke tossed out there, in an effort to gently lighten the mood]
But I imagine at some point you will need a decent meal, and I'm sure there's more than a few people here who could do with a little less blood in them. You've been very gracious to me, and one good turn deserves another. Should you need any help in finding dinner, I'd be more than happy to assist.
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... And his looks, couldn't just pretend that Astarion wasn't strikingly good looking, and the drow was terribly shallow in that fact. But being a vampire? Completely secondary with no influence on Jarlaxle's decisions for the night.]
And well glad I am to hear it. I do some of my best work with all of my blood inside me, I've found.
[A small joke tossed out there, in an effort to gently lighten the mood]
But I imagine at some point you will need a decent meal, and I'm sure there's more than a few people here who could do with a little less blood in them. You've been very gracious to me, and one good turn deserves another. Should you need any help in finding dinner, I'd be more than happy to assist.