I can understand rejecting his new kisses. My Dark Urge sees it as one of his new "quirks" and smiles at it rather benevolently, without seeing any sexual component to it, but I don't like the fear in my my face.
The kisses are just one thing, I'm less emotional about them but I can certainly understand it. Like I said, the scared face doesn't bother me for romantic reasons.
I thought you said you didn't like the fear on Tav\DU's face during those kisses. But you don't mind the way it's done.
It's hard for me to say something, since the face has ruined them for me at the moment. The smile from the poster, though. I've always loved the wilder side of Astarion and exploring it, seeing what it's like, how my character will help him embrace it and find it for himself without the judgment of someone who shares and wants to share everything. well, you see what's happening here even Dark Urge paralyzed with fear of the knees of evil.
Oh, in addition to the face there's a movement problem, I guess that's a common problem. So that the character model doesn't have too “own” temperament. I don't know, I wish Tav was more tactile on their own, touching his hand. That could probably be solved with a hug.
I can say the same vibe and Astarion's divisions into: gentle sweet and rough wild. Not too good for the character. - So originally the face-grabbing kiss was Astarion Original before the ritual for Karlach. - Ascended Astarion and can kiss his hand very gently during the night. It's a balance in him.
My other complaint is that the player doesn't explore and immerse themselves in this Astarion thing. Which could fit him. I'm referring to the power dynamics.
I already left my other complaints and suggestions and more detailed in other threads.