fluorine7 wrote...
That being said, I actually want to romance Arishok.
You're not the only one. Arishok would be my first choice for DA2. I think it's because you have so many high-tension conversations with him that it begins to feel like a commitment. I rambled about him so much already, better not start all over again.
My second choice would be Flemeth. Forget those mortals, why not fall for the being of high power, for once? Aim for the stars! My Hawke still has dreams of the dragon swooping down to strike down his enemies. Their mutual life-saving is very romantic. I can imagine Flemeth's bafflement if he showed any interest, though. She clearly views all mortals like children. Besides, it would be a very sad and short crush since she never comes back.
But think about it, she can literally make him fall for her, muahaha.
Third choice - Orsino. I don't like humans very much.
You can date humans in life, why waste time doing it in fantasy. I like his art, voice, and dialogue, but most of all, I love how evil he is and how well he hides it. His position demands it, of course. I always loved blood mages who hide their practices well. (And who don't attack you on sight once you learn their specialization, something Orsino failed to do, just like all the others.)
That's why I was disappointed when Merrill's preference was uncovered so quickly. I like dark, dangerous, and devious, and all that innocence bordering on stupidity makes me think, aww, such a little kid - far from romantic. Like Anders said, "No wonder demons found you such easy prey."
Fourth best - Seneschal Bran. I spend so much time in the Viscount's Keep, I can't see why it wouldn't work. He holds so much disgust for me...I see it as a challenge. I could even overlook him being a human, since he is somewhat crucial to the plot.
I actually even like Viscount Dumar. He is a respectable man, although too weak for his position in the time of crisis. Point is, his voice, art, and manner are all pleasant, and I wouldn't mind at all more of his company. Gives him a perfectly valid reason to pile all his problems on me, actually. I felt cheated that I didn't get to see how his and Hawke's relationship even built. And how he asked for Hawke's help for the first time. I don't think that "rescue" counts.
I see non-companions as more desirable because they're more out of your reach than companions. Their commitment to the plot rather than to you makes them more of a challenge.
Almost forgot! A demon! I want to date a pride demon. Meet him in the Fade, get him a body as a gift, something to that effect. Why wouldn't a pride demon keep a low profile in the mortal world, since their only purpose is to enjoy the experience of living here. I imagine him contacting Hawke for help with things like:
Demon: This body is so fragile, it feels tired and weak all the time. I can't ask anyone about it, and don't want to risk a healer uncover me. What should I do?
Hawke: Do you remember to eat and sleep regularly?
Demon: Every day, like a clock, should be enough, shouldn't it?
Hawke: Let me see your house, then...Maker's breath, why is it such a freezing cold here? Do you ever build up the fire?
Demon: The fire? What for? I've been to people's houses all the summer, and never saw a fire there.
Hawke: That was months ago, it's winter now. No wonder. You're freezing yourself to death! This isn't Fade. Get the fire started!
I imagine that most demons never last long in the mortal world without assistance. They might take information from the host, but it doesn't seem to work very well, seeing how quickly they're uncovered and confronted. World domination is well and good, but why can't they be more subtle about it?
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