"Oh that is definitely an only here thing. Try that on Toril and a vampire would still get a stake through the heart for attempted seduction."

It wasn't like Astarion didn't understand, of course. Vampires were power-hungry and bloodthirsty beasts. Vampire spawn were bound to their master's will and weren't given a choice. They obeyed or they suffered. Had Cazador still been alive then he wouldn't be here. Or maybe he would have been ordered to lure their visitors back to the palace.

He didn't really want to think about that.

"I've been taught that it's rude to bite without asking though. And can sate myself on animal blood if humanoid is not an option."

Animal blood certainly didn't taste as good. But he could sustain himself on it if need be.

"I'm not much one for hurting people either- well... No one who doesn't have it coming, anyway."