旁白
Six months from the fall of the Netherbrain, you and Astarion were hosting a grand masquerade in the refurbished ballroom of Cazador's Palace.
参考译文耐色脑覆灭六个月后，你和阿斯代伦正在扎尔宅邸修葺一新的舞厅中举办一场盛大的假面舞会。
永生者的配偶
◆ 研究者整理
本册收录起源盖尔与飞升伴侣阿斯代伦在耐色脑覆灭六个月后的聚会邀请与交谈。两人在扎尔宅邸举办假面舞会时收到老朋友的邀请；重聚之夜，他们谈起昔日同伴，也谈起共同拥有的权力、永恒与自由。
本册收录起源盖尔与飞升伴侣阿斯代伦在耐色脑覆灭六个月后的聚会邀请与交谈。两人在扎尔宅邸举办假面舞会时收到老朋友的邀请；重聚之夜，他们谈起昔日同伴，也谈起共同拥有的权力、永恒与自由。
阅读脉络
旁白
A young elf wearing an ivory mask in the guise of a skinless skull handed you a note as he passed you in the crowd.
参考译文一名年轻精灵戴着一副象牙制成、形似无皮骷髅的面具，从人群中与你擦肩而过，将一张字条递到你手中。
版本 I条件 · 源文件未明示
旁白
An invitation, written in a frail hand, inviting you to a celebration for those who stood against the Absolute.
参考译文那是一封字迹颤颤巍巍的邀请函，邀你参加一场为反抗至上真神之人举办的庆典。
旁白
Astarion pouted when you read the invitation to him. He'd gladly accompany you, but he would have been happy to host the party himself.
参考译文你把邀请函念给阿斯代伦听时，他撅起了嘴。他当然乐意陪你前往，只不过若能亲自主持这场聚会，他会更高兴。
旁白
As it is, you'll gather in a familiar place, and one altogether more suitable for such joyful reflection.
参考译文不过，你们将在一处熟悉的地方相聚；那里显然更适合一同欢庆、追忆往昔。
版本 II条件 · 源文件未明示
旁白
An invitation, written in a frail hand, inviting you to a gathering of the friends and allies who stood with you against the Absolute.
参考译文那是一封字迹颤颤巍巍的邀请函，邀你与曾并肩对抗至上真神的朋友和盟友重聚。
旁白
Astarion pouted when you read the invitation to him. He'd gladly accompany you, but he would have been happy to host the party himself.
参考译文你把邀请函念给阿斯代伦听时，他撅起了嘴。他当然乐意陪你前往，只不过若能亲自主持这场聚会，他会更高兴。
旁白
As it is, you'll gather in a familiar place, and one altogether more suitable for your reunion.
参考译文不过，你们将在一处熟悉的地方相聚；那里显然更适合这场重逢。
阿斯代伦
I'm flattered by the attention, darling, but don't you want to check in with some of our erstwhile companions? I'm sure they've missed you.
参考译文亲爱的，你这么惦记我，真叫我受宠若惊。不过，你不想先去看看我们昔日的同伴吗？我敢说，他们都想你了。
阿斯代伦
And? How have our dear friends been without us to guide and protect them?
参考译文所以呢？少了我们的引导与保护，那些亲爱的朋友过得怎么样？
起源盖尔
They're great - everyone seems so happy.
参考译文他们都很好——每个人看起来都很幸福。
阿斯代伦
Really? Are you sure? I was certain they'd be half-dead and begging us to take them back.
参考译文真的？你确定？我还以为他们早已半死不活，哭着求我们重新收留他们。
阿斯代伦
Well, miracles never cease.
参考译文好吧，奇迹还真是层出不穷。
起源盖尔
Some good, some bad.
参考译文有些好，有些坏。
阿斯代伦
Really? I'm amazed they're doing as well as that - I was sure every one would be half-dead in the muck.
参考译文真的？他们居然还过得不赖，真让我吃惊——我还以为他们个个都会半死不活地躺在泥沟里。
阿斯代伦
Well, miracles never cease.
参考译文好吧，奇迹还真是层出不穷。
起源盖尔
Obviously they miss us terribly.
参考译文显然，他们想我们想得要命。
阿斯代伦
Well of course they do! They were never anything without us leading them.
参考译文那当然！没有我们带领，他们从来就什么也不是。
阿斯代伦
I'm amazed they've even survived this long, honestly.
参考译文老实说，他们居然能活到现在，我都很惊讶。
起源盖尔
Oh, they're completely falling apart.
参考译文哦，他们已经彻底乱成一团了。
阿斯代伦
Yes, well, that's to be expected. They never were anything without us.
参考译文是啊，这也在意料之中。没有我们，他们从来就一事无成。
阿斯代伦
I'm amazed they've even survived this long, honestly.
参考译文老实说，他们居然能活到现在，我都很惊讶。
阿斯代伦
Still, it is good to see them. And good for them to see us, side by side, flourishing .
参考译文不过，见到他们确实不错。也该让他们看看，我们并肩而立，过得有多风光。
起源盖尔
True. We are spectacular, after all.
参考译文确实。毕竟，我们走到哪里都光彩照人。
阿斯代伦
We do turn every head the moment we walk into a room. And rightly so.
参考译文我们一走进房间，所有人都会转头看过来。这也是理所当然。
阿斯代伦
I may have power, but it would be nothing without you. You complete me.
参考译文我或许拥有力量，但没有你，这一切都毫无意义。有你在，我才完整。
阿斯代伦
And together, we are unstoppable. So Heavens help the fool that tries to get in our way.
参考译文而只要我们联手，便无人能挡。谁敢挡我们的路，就只能自求多福了。
起源盖尔
It is wonderful. I'm glad I get to share this with you.
参考译文这一切真好。我很高兴能和你一起分享。
阿斯代伦
And I am blessed to share it with you, my love.
参考译文而能与你共享这一切，也是我的福分，亲爱的。
阿斯代伦
I may have power, but it would be nothing without you. You complete me.
参考译文我或许拥有力量，但没有你，这一切都毫无意义。有你在，我才完整。
阿斯代伦
And together, we are unstoppable. So Heavens help the fool that tries to get in our way.
参考译文而只要我们联手，便无人能挡。谁敢挡我们的路，就只能自求多福了。
起源盖尔
Do you want to see the others? Say 'hello'?
参考译文你想去见见其他人吗？跟他们打声招呼？
阿斯代伦
No, I can see more than enough from here.
参考译文不必了，我从这里已经看得够多了。
阿斯代伦
But you should go - mingle, chat, laugh. Have fun, my love.
参考译文不过你该去——应酬、聊天、欢笑。玩得开心些，亲爱的。
阿斯代伦
And if our friends drop any interesting secrets, bring them right back to me.
参考译文要是我们的朋友不小心说漏了什么有趣的秘密，记得立刻带回来告诉我。
阿斯代伦
Until then, I'll be here. But don't fret, I will be watching. I am always watching.
参考译文在那之前，我会待在这里。但别担心，我会看着的。我一直都在看着。
起源盖尔
Is that what we're doing? 'Flourishing'?
参考译文我们现在真算得上是“活得风光”吗？
阿斯代伦
Of course, my darling. Look at us!
参考译文当然了，亲爱的。看看我们！
阿斯代伦
We share a palace, share power, live lives eternal in each other's arms. What more could anyone want?
参考译文我们共享一座宫殿，共享权力，在彼此怀中永生。还有谁能奢求更多？
起源盖尔
Do you want to see the others? Say 'hello'?
参考译文你想去见见其他人吗？跟他们打声招呼？
阿斯代伦
No, I can see more than enough from here.
参考译文不必了，我从这里已经看得够多了。
起源盖尔
I'll get back to the party. Do you want anything?
参考译文我要回宴会上去了。你想要什么吗？
阿斯代伦
No, everything I want is standing right here.
参考译文不必，我想要的一切就站在这里。
起源盖尔
None would dare, my love.
参考译文没人敢那么做，亲爱的。
阿斯代伦
I almost wish they would. It's been some time since we've seen a real challenge.
参考译文我倒几乎希望有人敢。我们已经很久没遇到真正的挑战了。
阿斯代伦
But you should go - mingle, chat, laugh. Have fun, my love.
参考译文不过你该去——应酬、聊天、欢笑。玩得开心些，亲爱的。
阿斯代伦
And if our friends drop any interesting secrets, bring them right back to me.
参考译文要是我们的朋友不小心说漏了什么有趣的秘密，记得立刻带回来告诉我。
阿斯代伦
Until then, I'll be here. But don't fret, I will be watching. I am always watching.
参考译文在那之前，我会待在这里。但别担心，我会看着的。我一直都在看着。
起源盖尔
Freedom?
参考译文自由？
阿斯代伦
Gods, not this again.
参考译文诸神在上，怎么又来了。
阿斯代伦
I give you wealth, power, pleasure - every decadence that can be afforded to a person? But you'd rather - what - sleep in the dirt again?
参考译文我给了你财富、权力、欢愉——凡人所能享受的种种奢华。可你倒宁愿……怎么，重新睡回泥地里去？
阿斯代伦
You are my consort, and I will see you living the very best life. Even if you don't appreciate it.
参考译文你是我的配偶，我一定会让你过上最好的生活。哪怕你并不领情。
阿斯代伦
Why don't you go and mingle? Have fun with your so-called friends. I'll be here when you're done.
参考译文你何不去应酬一下？和你那些所谓的朋友好好玩吧。等你聊完，我还在这里。
起源盖尔
Do you want to see the others? Say 'hello'?
参考译文你想去见见其他人吗？跟他们打声招呼？
阿斯代伦
No, I can see more than enough from here.
参考译文不必了，我从这里已经看得够多了。
起源盖尔
I'll get back to the party. Do you want anything?
参考译文我要回宴会上去了。你想要什么吗？
阿斯代伦
No, everything I want is standing right here.
参考译文不必，我想要的一切就站在这里。
起源盖尔
Nothing. Forget I said anything.
参考译文没什么。当我什么都没说。
阿斯代伦
Already done.
参考译文早就忘了。
阿斯代伦
But you should go - mingle, chat, laugh. Have fun, my love.
参考译文不过你该去——应酬、聊天、欢笑。玩得开心些，亲爱的。
阿斯代伦
And if our friends drop any interesting secrets, bring them right back to me.
参考译文要是我们的朋友不小心说漏了什么有趣的秘密，记得立刻带回来告诉我。
阿斯代伦
Until then, I'll be here. But don't fret, I will be watching. I am always watching.
参考译文在那之前，我会待在这里。但别担心，我会看着的。我一直都在看着。
版本 I条件 · 此前在 02.4A 追问自由
阿斯代伦
You're not done already, surely?
参考译文不会吧，你这么快就聊完了？
版本 II条件 · 通常状态下再次接近
阿斯代伦
We have eternity for chit-chat, my love - the others only get you for tonight. I can't keep you all to myself.
参考译文亲爱的，我们有永恒的时间可以慢慢聊——其他人却只有今晚能见到你。我总不能一直独占着你。
研究依据
来源：Patch 8 对话文件《EPI_Epilogue_EnterParty》《EPI_Epilogue_Astarion_Lord》。
本册静态闭包为 53 个节点：48 个有声节点与 5 个结构节点。中文译文仅供阅读参考；如有歧义，以英文原文为准。