Halsin went from one of the most anticipated romances to a side piece you may do while romancing SH. I'd feel too bad doing it with Astarion... considering some choice quotes. I never got the impression he's actually fine with it. Like with Mizora, it comes across as fake. Except, this time he will directly ask you if it's because you don't have enough sex. It's impossible to gauge his consent with such a massive pile of trauma blocking my view.

Really, It's only *salvageable* because Halsin is a very temporary arrangement. Your companions seem to know that. I would have loved to have a genuine poly arrangement in the game. Not a short term fling open relationship type of deal. This is pure fanservice without substance (in my own, controversial view!).

The only hope I have for a poly relationship -- that is an actual romance! - is a new companion. That is as far away as the definite edition. Yet, I'm hesitant to want this. Considering what happened with Halsin, it may well end up at the same writer's desk. One I consider deeply untrustworthy by past experience. If Larian were to take one thing from this thread, it's that they need a different writer for poly relationships!

Tav is but a shell interacting with Halsin. The relationship is not on equal ground. It's almost like... it has the exact same problems as the red prince? Really, I don't want *another* ever so emotionally unavailable partner, who keeps their cards close to their chest. Except, he happens to sprout grand lines that turn out to be empty... urgh. I can't believe Minthara is more romantic than Halsin. Minthara! I really need a break from thinking about him, this is getting too emotional.