I think the camp party scene may have been a way for the developers to test the waters or give us a taste of the possibilities and see what will fly and what not? I like romance or really close relationships in games and the camp scene free for all threw me for a loop. just felt weird since I didn't really know these people yet or have any connection. The dream scene made sense to me since the larva is trying to influence you. I liked it actually even if I didn't give in to the manipulation ..yet!!
Hope the romance stays and stays as a slow progression based on solid criteria as Larian talked about previously.