#i think they would both be eager to harness the full spectrum for intimacy just so they can experience as much life as they can together

[bhaalsdeepbat]

In the vein of embracing the darkness and kinda owning it, I imagine Redeemed Durge x Spawn Astarion would have viciousness punctuated by tender loving care. Like, turning a Bounty job into a fun little hunt, giving into predator instinct and enjoying the thrill and adrenaline. Durge holding someone still while Astarion gets his fill, then gleefully ending it. They both just appreciate one another's prowess.

Then they're heading back to wherever they're staying, lingering touches and stolen kisses exchanged along the way, then they topple into bed before the sun can even peek over the horizon. Their limbs are locked, bodies pressed, secure and proud of the way they wield their combined strength. Just cuddles while basking in one another.

#bat muses #dont get me wrong they fuck nasty and are switches who power struggle #but the softness when love and genuine affection are reasserted #and the ability to even just be entirely tender and gentle if they choose #i think they would both be eager to harness the full spectrum for intimacy just so they can experience as much life as they can together #astarion #durge #durge who is down to get a little dirty so their little prince (astarion) never has to dirty a finger or break a nail #like astarion as both this really strong monster hunter but also still pretty pathetic #but he is a lot of cuddles and gentleness they just #also embrace their darkness when it bubbles to the surface #also thinking abt how his meanness would translate over with a Durge who quips and pushes back #mercy