Should Larian also include a third option? Instead of a boolean we have a case/switch with Happy, Neutral and scared? What if someone wants another expression?
Having it somewhere inbetween is the best Larian could have done. Do not forget this is supposed to be a button players click on for a reward scene, more people will enjoy seeing playful/neutral expressions. Catering to the majority who goes that route makes sense to me.
This is exactly what I meant when I said Larian is damned if they do & damned if they don't. Someone is always going to want more, no matter what.
But I don't know, I just want everyone to be happy with the final product. And to make everything even.