Honestly, sometimes you just want to spend time paling around with, playing with and adventuring together with someone who has a bright outlook, despite hard times.
Some games, I only really want to pursue any kind of romantic chase with just the happiest, friendliest, most fun-loving character in my camp.
*Looks at all of her current companions*
Whelp, guess I'm waiting for the 'romancable scratch' mod then....