You could just say who would you like to see as a companion, Aerie-style for example, instead of baiting with generalizing modern Woman image. And there is only one chance to make a first impression.

I do not like Shadowheart either, by the way. That's a character with a decent comeliness (AD&D 1st edition used that stat), but an average-low charisma. Well done, Larian, believable character, too bad she is taking a companion slot. Although why not, if there will be companions for everyone's taste.