It was tempting. And something told him he could take Zevran at his word, once it was given, but sadly, he wasn't sure his own would hold.

And he wanted like to Zevran. Could already see himself doing so. He didn't want to get the man tangled in the disquiet he'd feel after. It would taint everything after.

And he always preferred friends, to short-lived pleasure.

"Thank you for the offer, but I feel it wise to decline. A good night's rest will likely do." He smiled crookedly, hoping Zevran wouldn't take it personally. "Besides, I wouldn't want to pull you away from your adoring audience."