Don’t sell yourself short. Self-pity is a terrible habit— and an absolute bore. [Unless it's Astarion's own self-pity, and then it's charming and fair and entirely reasonable.]

You’re a handsome devil, even if you’re not glistening with spring dew.

But if you’re too put off by the idea, I won’t corral you into it. Just offering you a little perspective to use as you like.