Although I assumed that Larian wanted to give the bad endings less satisfaction. They gave them a lot of sugar this time.
Even though it's clear to many that these kisses portray an abusive relationship, the most just find it hot. I think he could hang them upside down naked over a pig farm, they would think that he is finally himself. Most people have already made the point that he's just evil. But isn't there much more to the character, the development, the initiation, the big statement to break the circle of evil, even if you go with empty hands. Not having completely lost his decency after so many years of torment. It's a shame there's no focus on this.
But I'm still grateful for the hug scene in the epilogue, that is a great reflection of the confession scene.
But it would be nice to hear in the romance how he is doing back in the shadows. The dialogue is hopeful but very short in the epilogue. As a friend you get more informations from him. I understand the logic that as a partner you know more anyway, but I would also like to hear something like that from my partner.
