Astarion's author has said that he has left Larian Studios. Only the original author should work with approval. It's directly in character.
Such a suggestion is made to bring some clarity to a character's personality. Now it doesn't make much sense without the author who created the character, if the work is done without his quill - it will still be questionable.
Right now, the best thing that can happen to Astarion's character is he won't be touched.
Absolutely agree. Fixing the "kissing" and not touching Astarion is the best thing the Larians can do now.
