As a complete failure at avoiding the vampire even on my Tav's created for other companions entering stage left : Gale
In my dark urge run playthrough number 2 having not ascended Astarion in my first run I went in on that boat of him being ascended this time knowing exactly what I'm doing not as some naïve Tav I committed to slayer in early act 2 these new kisses would be fine if not for the Tav's facial animations I'm all in for no redemption why would I be scared of some Vampire Lord I basically created "I used my Tadpole to be his eyes" I could of always reversed uno carded him with in the name of Bhaal prior to patch 6 now I can't
I chose make it hurt option in the bite scene but these faces are awful on my Tav . Kind of want the option to dump him for Gortash maybe prevent his death lol I can dream.
I reckon they should just have an option for dark urge kisses that are sadistic and mean but thoroughly enjoyed by my Tav not the "now you are a victim" look. The game is a masterclass in immersion I feel for all the characters but this look its not sitting well breaks it entirely.