He had to bring back people to Cazador for the past two centuries and did so by seducing them. Seducing people, using his body to get them to do what he wants, has become his default modus operandi. When he starts an affair with the PC, it's to win them over and secure their protection. Through things happening during act 2 he can realise that he does not want to be seen that way or be used any longer. You can have a version of this conversation on the friendly route too, though it has different nuances.
But to answer the last question, during Act 1 he still acts according to his default behaviour, Lae'zel is probably also a powerful ally he wants to win over. It's also partially about him not realising things about himself and his own wants and needs - as well as, well, deception and performance ARE his default social skills. That's not just mechanics. He does not like to appear, weak, fragile or even caring, so he puts on a performance. The game is usually very honest about it too.
Last edited by Anska; 14/03/24 03:48 PM.
