YUP…and she hated it. 😂 It’s an experience they’d both rather forget but one that I found very useful in understanding Devlin’s character!
This was early in Act 2 so Devlin and Astarion weren’t exclusive. Devlin was, however, catching feelings for Astarion. She understood he was putting on a front though and assumed he’d eventually call it quits with her. She tried to preemptively steel herself against his rejection in a typical self-sabotaging way. She was alone with her thoughts, which were worsened by Sceleritas Fel whispering in her ear. It left her feeling vulnerable. She wanted an escape…and what better way than in the arms of another!
And guess which horny weirdo threw himself at her?
Gale isn’t her usual type but she was taken by his unique sexual advances. She also suspected he was seeking his own escape with her after the “go kill yourself” order from his ex. She thought this was going to be sex for sex’s sake, a win-win experience for all parties…she was wrong! 🤣
Gale’s astral projection sex was actually an affront to all that Devlin loves about sex.
Taking the body out of it was sacrilegious for her. Devlin is a very physical person who loves bodies in all of their sweaty, fluid, gross, decaying goodness. Gale’s romantic speech beforehand was also completely lost on her. She’s not against romance per se but she has a pretty different conception of it from most! She prefers romance with a little more bite.
The morning after, Astarion’s “I see you found a new lover…” scene triggered, which legitimately caught Devlin off guard. It showed her that Astarion cared more than he was letting on. They grew a lot closer after that! Good thing too because soon she'd try to eat him when the urges took over LOL
She was also NOT SHY in telling Gale how much she hated their sex. Prompting Gale to reflect on why he’s often attracted to assholes like Devlin (I say this affectionately, I love my little jerk but she’s such a bully to Gale😂) I think he did some important soul searching afterwards and actually grew to have a little more self respect!
Thanks for the ask! I wasn't sure this would ever come up but it's something that has quietly shaped their interactions in the fancomics I make! Plus, it gives all new context to the holiday card post!