So many takes on "Astarion kills himself when Tav dies of old age"
And I Hate it
Let me present to you the more likely: Astarion knew the whole time that he is immortal and you are not
He willingly engages in a relationship with you, and spends *your entire life* with you
When you die, he knew it was coming the whole time. He enjoyed every moment of it with you. He is ready to say farewell when you are gone.
He then, with your blessing, because you ALSO KNEW HES IMMORTAL AND WANT THE BEST FOR HIM, continues living.
Continues living, and exploring life, and doing whatever he wants, and if he wants to have another relationship he has it. And if he doesn't he doesn't. And that's okay. He gets to be free, alone and free, for the first time now.
It's not better or worse than being with you. It's the inevitable and expected outcome. It's the time where he gets to explore the things he didn't while he was with you, because when he was with you he didn't feel the need to.
We need to get past the idea that his entire being and identity hinges on Tav, because it absolutely destroys the entire point of his Spawn Ending- character arc. And I know some of you are.... Inexperienced, in love and romance. In relationships, or at least, truly healthy ones.
But let me tell you now
"I'd die for you" is shit
"I'd live FOR you" is .... Best left for the beginning of a healing journey
'I live for myself, and I loved the time I had with you, every moment of it'
That's where it's at. I choose you, I chose you, and when the time comes, I will let you go. Thank you, for everything. You can rest now. I'll be alright.
That's where it's AT, guys.
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