It's not exactly by-the-book, this routine of theirs. In fact, Astarion's fairly certain it's about as off the books as anything gets: Ellis sans visible defenses, strolling through unfriendly streets in order to draw out the worst the Kirkwall has to offer— and it has so much more than usual, as of late.

For Astarion, it's a gift. For Ellis, however...

"You're certain you won't get in trouble for this? After all, I...doubt it's what anyone had in mind when they sent you out here to play dutiful watchdog."