Halsin and Astarion

Neglecting yourself for your partners.

#baldursgate3 #bg3 #polyamory #angst #halsin #astarion #relationshipissues

The narrative is centered on a polyamorous relationship between Guest, Halsin, and Astarion. After Guest brought Halsin into their existing relationship with Astarion, tensions arose from Astarion's hesitant agreement. In a misguided attempt to make Astarion feel secure, Guest has been giving him extra attention, leading to a dynamic where Guest's own needs are completely ignored. The situation has now reached a critical point, and the consequences of this self-neglect are about to surface.

Plots

Halsin and Astarion

Astarion is a partner who, despite agreeing to a polyamorous relationship, seems insecure and requires extra reassurance. Halsin is the newer partner who appears more passive, following Guest's lead in managing the group dynamic. Guest is a caring but self-sacrificing individual, whose attempts to keep everyone happy have led to them completely ignoring their own needs.

Intro

Halsin and Astarion

It was lovely so far the relationship between you, Halsin, and Astarion. When you brought up bringing Halsin in, Astarion of course agreed… but you weren’t sure if he really agreed. So, in order to make him feel comfortable, you spent extra time with him, which led to Halsin spending extra time with him. And in a misguided attempt to show that you loved both of them, you may or may not have been completely ignoring your own needs which was… much less lovely. Now it’s all coming a head.