Edgard doesn't break eye contact and his smile quirks a little.

"So that's why you do it? for fun?"

Edgard breathes out a little.

"It is fun." He admits. "Not cards or hustling, though I've known people who did. Generally something a little more...targeted." He picks up the bottle, shrugging.

"Not everyone here deserves to be" He raises his eyebrows. "divested of their gains. People are struggling, but some people"

He breaks eye contact and takes another swig. "Some people have too much."

He waits to see Astarion's reaction.