Well wait until it turned to gore in a few more days? That was what was scheduled to happen, or not core so much as it would probably be ash due to Astarion's vampire nature. The quirk of his lips off to the side as he relaxed with his lover's own laughter which made him feel predominately better about the entire thing. Even though Astarion would likely deny ever having such a bedside manner, it was clear that he was attempting to make him feel better.

"I would hope that perhaps you would keep me around?" he said with a smile as he leaned in closer, to press their lips together again. "Are you.. hungry?" he inquired, ever so slightly turning his neck to reveal the vein running through it, the one that was more pronounced than the others. "I did offer you refreshments, did I not-- and you would probably prefer that over wine, though I can fetch you wine too."

What an amazing host that Gale was being.