Admin: I know Astarion flirts to manipulate at the beginning of the game, but the /flirting/ between him and Shadowheart always gets me. The "Such a grim name for such a beautiful flower", "You sound disappointed, I'll bite you if you ask" and (If Astarion tried to bite Shadowheart and she complains about bugs biting her) "I can't blame them, you're delicious".
Am I aware he's probably trying to flirt his way into extra healing from the cleric? Yes.
Will I still bring it up when people ask why I ship them? Also yes.