"Then let's try something beyond its scope."

As nimble in conversation as he is with his fingers, Astarion cocks his head in thought.

"Once they're out of our heads...what's the first thing you'll do?" He has his own ideas, of course, but it's better to look forward to all the wonderful things they have to look forward to.

Like revenge. That's probably highest on his list at the moment, in truth, but he's wise enough not to say so out loud.