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My older brother kisses me on the forehead when he's in "protective mode". [/quote]

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Oh really? I don't see the big deal.[/quote]
I think, for males especially, your opinion on affection changes as you get older. When you are younger and you never even think about whether you'll see a loved one again tomorrow saying something like "I love you" to a family member seems strange and unnecessary, but as you get older and you start to see loved ones dying and the certainty that you'll see them again dwindles, you're desire to let them know how you feel increases.
I say "I love you" to my sister every time I talk to her on the phone, and am sure to hug her and kiss her on the forehead each of the four times a year I get to see her ... because who knows what tomorrow will bring, and would you really want someone to leave you knowing you had not shown them proper affection the last time you were together?
As for the character in the trailer - I thought she looked like a pirate/gypsy sort and was fine with that. Was she outstandingly attractive? No, but neither was Morigan in the SA trailer and I preferred her to the Morigan in game. "Beauty" with no other engaging characteristics is boring - I would prefer a woman with an average appearance and good personality any day.