No surprise at all. He'd heard all about her venturing into the lake as a mermaid with her druid friend. Astarion gripped her hand tight, narrowing his eyes at the glowing portals almost in challenge. Try and tell him he couldn't go where he liked, with the woman he loved. Fucking try it.

"Always, love." He brought her hand to his lips and pecked a quick kiss to her knuckles before sauntering through the portal, just a pace behind her. "Hmmm." He stepped up behind her and laid his free hand on her shoulder, keeping her close. "Are we in a bubble?"