Because it is important to me. [Zevran doesn't have mementos, precious things. His mother's gloves were taken. He never bought the boots. He couldn't take the risk of more being stolen from him, so this single earring is the one thing he kept.] But you are - you are more important. You have done so much for me, not just as a lover but a friend. Because of you, I am free of the Crows. I... I have little enough to show my gratitude, so I want for you to have this.

[This hurts, and so Zevran changes his tone quickly to that studied carelessness.]

Do what you like with it. I doubt gold will be of my value where we are going, alas, but perhaps someone would be willing to trade goods for it.