That's how I always interpreted it and I think the narration reflects that with the "you lean into him losing yourself". And the first time I did that I of course rolled a critical failure on the following roll and died. So, I guess it indeed was a punch because of embarrassment after that.
Would make more sense if the option itself was "lean into him", not just do nothing. Because now you have no idea that this is what your character will do when you pick that the first time. (Especially with a Durge you can have other reasons)
Originally Posted by melgreg
I know you can die by failing rolls to stop Astarion from draining you. However, the game also provides two options that amount to “let him keep going” that also result in your character’s death.
I really do think the game could distinguish a bit between these two paths. Since in one you really are letting him kill you, so being indignant about it is a little hypocritical. “Really, darling? You seemed perfectly happy to die in my arms last night. Funny how I don’t remember you asking me to stop.”
Yeah if you just let him go on your death is just natural selection lol. But not many would admit that after being revived.
