Astarion is captured by monster hunters and is held in their tender care for a few days. One of the many things they do to him is fit him with a magical muzzle that prevents him from speaking and biting/feeding. Eventually his companions find and rescue him but they have no idea how to get the muzzle off him and are forced to seek help.


Astarion's feelings of helplessness/panic/despair as he deals with the loss of his voice and growing hunger is the main attraction here but I would really love to have a sweet male Tav doing his awkward best to provide Astarion comfort - especially if they aren't lovers yet - and Astarion being drawn to it. Not-quite-friends to lovers could be fun. Feel free to add anything else you'd like!