[ Truly, he wishes he had better news about the other side of this. But, recently, he's learned it's best to be honest with those you trust.

At the mention of Cazador, Astarion's expression darkens briefly before he bursts into a cackle. ]

Oh, yes. He's quite dead. [ There's a dead look in his eyes, even months later he's still reconciling the way it had made him feel to end his maker's life. ] Everything else... well... it's a long story. But! I am no longer afflicted with a parasite... as you might have guessed from my unfortunate reaction to the sun...