Astarion doesn't tense up, but for a long moment he's just very still and quiet. It is nice, but do they have to acknowledge that? Can't it just be nice in a more abstract way?

(Ah, yes, because refusing to label things went so fucking well with John-)

"...it is," he murmurs. "It's very nice. I - didn't think I'd like it. Resting with someone else."