If they MUST put it in because someone up high in Larian thinks it works (due to a lack of anything resembling empathy) then cut the stupider comments, especially those from Gale and Minsc. Only caring remarks or at least not outright cruel ones. Let it be the last dock interaction and let us follow him out. Preferably after I have yeeted any uncaring sods into the harbor.
I left feedback on Larian's Discord about this. Maybe more posts would make them pay more attention. Tho they have to be aware by now. People keep mentioning this when talking about the endings.
