Originally Posted by Cawyden
Originally Posted by Dauyxe
Of course there is a possibility that I just happened to have a very stable playthrough and that's why can't recall any gringy dissonance. laugh I'll write down my playthrough briefly and if someone wants to add how other paths lead to something weird, feel free! I'm truly trying to check my own thinking here.


Tav: Hi, how do you feel about me?
Halsin: You seem like a good person, but I'm not available for a relationship right now. I have too much to worry about.
Tav: Yeah, sorry about that. I'll help you out.
Halsin: Thank you.

Tav: Hi, so how are we holding on now?
Halsin: You exceed my expectations. But I still can't, sorry.
Tav: I'm doing my best to help you, I promise.

Tav: Hi, you seem relieved now that we have lifted the curse.
Halsin: I am. You are so exceptional and now I feel like maybe I haven't paid enough attention to myself for a long time.
Tav: Yeah, but that's understandable. You have a lot of responsibilities.
Halsin: I do. But if you are open to it, I actually do have feelings for you.
Tav: I have feelings for you, too, but I'm already in a relationship.
Halsin: That's true and I don't want to cheat on anyone. So let's continue this only if you and your partner are alright with an open relationship.
Tav: Yeah, about that. What do you mean?
Halsin: I have strong feelings for you. I don't fall in love easily, but you are so exceptional. I love you and would want to see where this goes. However, my nature is such that I want to be free to have relationships with other people, too. While I have no one at the moment, that's important to me. I understand if you don't feel the same and don't want to continue because of that.
Tav: I think that sounds good. I'll ask how my partner feels about the idea.

Tav: Hi! They said that they are alright with us.
Halsin: That's such a relief, because I really like you a lot. Sex?
Tav: Sex.

Tav: So, what's up?
Halsin: You are still so wonderful.
Tav: A kiss, then?

Halsin: Now that we've defeated the baddies and saved everyone, I have figured out what I want to do.
Tav: Oh?
Halsin: Yeah, all these kids we saved need a dad and I really want to be that to them. I want to build a refugee camp and take care of everyone again. I'm actually really excited about finding a new path in my life!
Tav: That's so great! Good for you.
Halsin: Yeah... So I was wondering if you'd want to come with me, or...? I mean it's totally fine if you have other plans. I'll just miss you, that's all.
Tav: I'll miss you too. I think I'll have another path for now, but you never know when we'll meet again.
Halsin: You'll always have a place in my heart, love.


And that is exactly why I think there are some people who enjoy his romance - the ones that did not wait for him to have him as single romance option but to have him on the side as additional lover with Astarion or Shadowheart as major love interest starting from act 1.

It is understandable that you aren't upset you can't come with him at the end because you have another lover with who, I suppose, you stayed at the end.

Or did you tell Astarion/Shadowheart too that you might come visit them (I don't know if this is an option). Or how would you feel if they would tell you they leave you and you might come visit if you like and leave you behind without option to tell them that you like to stay with them and come with them right now? Because with Halsin we can't. He decides he leaves and we can't say we want to go with him.

Yes, like I tried to show in my altered version of "how it went", it's, at least for me, a huge difference if you have romanced someone else prior to Halsin (unless you have romanced someone monogamous and are forced to break up with them). You don't expect a deeper relationship from him if he's but one of your lovers, he even takes the backseat here, which is clear if you take him to that romance lady at the circus. If you have another lover and still pick Halsin for that meeting, he expresses his surprise, saying he thought you'd bestow the honor upon someone else. Meaning it's clear that Halsin isn't the main love interest. Then it also makes sense that he leaves you at the end and says he hope you'll come see him etc.

But when you're only with him, it's like you're not getting what you thought you would because he still seems to treat you as if you're just a side-thing.

Tav: Hi, how do you feel about me?
Halsin: You seem like a good person, and under different circumstances I would totally have romanced the hell out of you. If you help me out with the Shadow curse, maybe we can get to know each other later?
Tav: I'd like that.
Halsin: Me too.

Tav: Hi, so how are we holding on now?
Halsin: You exceed my expectations. And here's some things about me what you'd might want to know. I'd love to get to know you more too.
Tav: I really want to know you better.
Halsin: You will. Soon I'll be able to give you my full attention, but for now, my mind is still elsewhere. But soon. Good things come to those who wait.

Tav: Hi, you seem relieved now that we have lifted the curse.
Halsin: I am. And now that the fog's been lifted from my mind, I found you, and you're exceptional.
Tav: So are you.
Halsin: About earlier, I really do mean what I've said about giving you my full attention. Now you can have it. If you want me. I don't fall in love easily, but you're so amazing that I feel like a smitten teenager when looking upon you. II want more than to be just friends. What say you?
Tav: I thought you'd never ask. Yes, I'm in love with you, too.
Halsin: That's wonderful. However, I want to be free to f**k other people, too. And I kind of want you to do that too, maybe I can even watch? Or participate at some point? You're okay with that, right? If not, this won't work. Yes? No?
Tav: Ehh...yes?
Halsin: Wonderful. Sex tonight?
Tav: ...ok

Halsin: God I'm nervous. Never felt like this about anyone before. You're so special.
Tav: I like you too.

Tav: Can we talk?
Halsin: Of course, love.
Tav: So, about last night.
Halsin: It was wonderful, wasn't it. I've dreamt about you for so long. You are amazing and I only wish I'd met you sooner.
Tav: So, how do you see our relationship?
Halsin: Relationship? That's not what we have. I only want you, but please, I want you to f**k other people too. That would be fun, right? Don't limit yourself for me.
Tav: .....ehhh, can I say something?
Halsin: Nope.

Halsin: I get all warm inside by the look of you. Love you so much and can't imagine my life without you.
Tav: A kiss?
Halsin: I thought you'd never ask.

Halsin: Now that we've defeated the baddies and saved everyone, I have figured out what I want to do.
Tav: Oh?
Halsin: Yeah, all these kids we saved need a dad and I really want to be that to them. I want to build a refugee camp and take care of everyone again. I'm actually really excited about finding a new path in my life!
Tav: That's so great! Good for you.
Halsin: Yeah... So maybe you can come visit or something? You know, I'm sure they'd love to meet the hero that saved the world.
Tav: What about me?
Halsin: I'll think about you.And I hope you'll stop by for a f**k or two whenever you have the chance. Bye, love.
Tav: wha...wait...can I come?
*door closed and Halsin gone*


Alternate scene:
Tav: So, I think we have to end whatever's between us.
Halsin: What? For real? Why are you breaking my heart like this? I love you and I thought you felt the same way? Please? Don't leave me.