Astarion has been feeding from Halsin/Halsin's wildshapes for a bit now. The druid's blood is rich and full of magic, and drinking it leaves Astarion feeling healthier and more alive than he has in centuries. He's no longer freezing cold and numb- he's almost warm now, he can blush, he feels energetic and strong.
He's also gained weight. Not a lot, but he's noticably softer around the edges, a little more plump. For someone who's body (what he can see of it, at least) hasn't changed in 200 years, this is incredibly jarring.
Bonus points +Others notice before Astarion does. They tease him a little, but agree that the weight looks good on him.
+After being initially disgruntled, Astarion begins to enjoy the extra weight. It feels good to have had some control over his body and what it looks like, even inadvertently.
+Halsin is extremely into how visibly healthy and invitingly soft Astarion looks, especially knowing he had a hand in it.
Astarion/Halsin, weight gain, side effects of druid blood
He's also gained weight. Not a lot, but he's noticably softer around the edges, a little more plump. For someone who's body (what he can see of it, at least) hasn't changed in 200 years, this is incredibly jarring.
Bonus points
+Others notice before Astarion does. They tease him a little, but agree that the weight looks good on him.
+After being initially disgruntled, Astarion begins to enjoy the extra weight. It feels good to have had some control over his body and what it looks like, even inadvertently.
+Halsin is extremely into how visibly healthy and invitingly soft Astarion looks, especially knowing he had a hand in it.
+Anything else go wild