[ Xenk levels Astarion a stare. 'Cute' is not something he's accustomed to being called. Astarion may be younger than him, but he is still a youngblood, same as him. ]

I would have been a poor student, unfortunately.

[ He basically parroted Szass Tam's teachings his entire time. Which isn't too far from how he is now, but just imagine -- it was worse. That said, he does still have Astarion at his mercy, as he said. ]

Does my work bore you enough that you wish to be freed? Or would you like me to pleasure you for your efforts?