[It's both refreshing and intriguing to get to dart past the city's walls. He quite enjoys Baldur's Gate, don't get him wrong— but it's fascinating to venture outside it and see another aspect of this new world. Add to the fact he's managed to close a significant gap between him and his quarry, and he's in a rather good mood when he hears Astarion's voice in his ear.
FLAWLESS
Ah . . .]
Hello to you too.
[Oh, yes, he knows this tone.]
Tell me your question.
[He's overdue a break soon anyway.]