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Would Dee confide in Astarion, after proving that she was sent back in time, the reason WHY she was sent back in time? And he'd have to help her?

- @simpofwaterdeep

Hello!! Good question, actually.

I've been envisioning it that Dee actually would rather keep the truth to herself. The only reason anyone would know is if they figured it out themselves, which I feel like Gale would pick up on it just cause Smart Boy. I think she just would rather not burden people with the details. It was her mistake that killed Gale, after all. Her grief and regret that gained the attention of Mystra (if I choose to go down the getting the crown route) or fate/another deity (if I want to go down the fix-it grief AU route), so she would probably just keep it to herself and fix it all on her own.

However, that being said, I imagine that Dee would often seek Astarion out for comfort. Just talk to him about whatever, hear his sarcastic or insane answers to her questions, and be comforted to hear him. And maybe he would pick up on the fact that Dee is seeking his comfort somehow? And he would never outright admit it, maybe he doesn't even realize it himself or understand why, but he would try to cheer her up. Astarion may hate heroism or acts of random kindness, but I feel like even before he finally ends the cycle of abuse by not ascending and fully accepting himself, Astarion would probably be inclined to be more helpful and caring, especially for their little leader who's running herself ragged trying to keep everyone alive and safe.