[Ah, so it seems then that Xenk knows about Astarion, perhaps because it was hardly something Astarion thought to tell Fenris to keep it a secret, but he finds himself unsurprised. The two seem close, at least enough to be inviting him to the crew as well. He wouldn't be surprised if they were sleeping together as well, though he doesn't assume as much, he just knows well enough not to assume he is their only bed companion.

Nor is he bothered by it.]

Ah, I see.. [There was some embarrassment.] I was unsure how undead in your world work, as they are but mindless husks or spirits in mine.

[All but the one, that was Hawke's mother, but he tries not to remember that abomination of pain and suffering that was nothing like his friends here. Another instance of terrible magic and the horrible ways it can be used...]

Then I shall make you what Thedas dishes I know as repayment initially, at least until such time that I can figure out a better method.

[He gives the other man's hand a squeeze.]