Thrawn looked impassively at Astarion, bringing his satchel up onto the table, laying it down and covertly sliding the book back inside, the title still facing down.

"I merely asked you a question," Thrawn replied, trying to play it off as an innocent mistake. Lowering his voice, he said, "Those around us are too drunk to notice a little book like this. I believe that I am also attracting more looks than you are."

What with the glowing red eyes, and hair color that was unusual for a drow.