More absolutely batsh!t theory time
One of the most diabolical characters in the original novel is called The Coachman. He is a seemingly friendly character who takes children to "Toyland", which is secretly a child slavery ring. [This is a fairy-tale warning to children about individuals who might seem trustworthy and appealing on the outside, but are inwardly looking to exploit you.]
Pinocchio and lampwick are both transformed into donkeys and enslaved. Lampwick is sold and doesn't appear again until the end of the story. Pinocchio begins working at a farm and doesn't recognize him at first. Lampwick then dies in Pinocchio's arms, much to Pinocchio's grief.
In one of the game's loading screens, we learn that Romeo made a "deal with the devil" to be made into a puppet so he could survive the disease and protect the city. "The devil" is implied to be Geppetto (also not the first time Geppetto is referred to as "The devil"). Geppetto then has P turn on him.
Who else refers to Geppetto as "the devil"? Let's go to where we meet Geppetto for the first time on the bridge. This is the mad donkey boss battle.
We slaughter a "Mad donkey" right in front of him. Geppetto's first appearance is him stepping out of a COACH CAR.
Giuseppe isn't just Geppetto from the book.
HE IS ALSO THE EVIL COACHMAN THAT EXPLOITS CHILDREN.
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WELL, WHO WOULD'A THUNK IT, THE GAME OF THE YEAR IS SENET, A GAME THAT ORIGINATED IN ANCIENT EGYPT 5000 YEARS AGO AND IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED AS THE OLDEST KNOWN BOARD GAME IN THE WORLD
WHAT A THRILLING GAME AWARDS (2023)
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the fact that robot unicorn attack is still online is nuts <3
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List of Astarion's Terms of Endearment
This is for the fanfic writers haha. Tell me if I'm missing any so can add it in!
Darling (his most used)
My love, love
My sweet
“You sweet, generous thing”, “you sweet little thing”
Lover
My dear, a dear, dear
Beautiful
Cheeky little pup
My little treat ("-with their cheeks all flushed")
Sweetie
Pet
You wicked little thing (affectionate)
"You're a sweetheart", "you sweetheart"
Delectable little pet (not directed towards Tav but it easily could be)
My friend (yay, we're his friend)
My favorite traveling companion (not a pet name but it's nice to be his favorite)
My leaking blood-bag (technically you refer to yourself as that first and he calls you his one after, but it counts)
You little scoundrel
Edit: Thank you everyone in the comments for adding the Dark Urge ones!
Bhaal-babe (I'm dead, this silly pun I swear)
My sweet, bloodthirsty friend
My precious little Bhaal-babe
My conflicted villain
My dagger-happy friend
Bonus: Ascended Yandere Astarion
My pet, pet
Little love
Precious thing
My treasure
My consort, My Dark Consort
My favorite spawn
Insolent little- (the Dev's notes say that the full line is "you insolent little brat" which, um...)
Insolent little pup (the line was in EA, although I’m not entirely sure if it’s Ascended Astarion. Full line: “you are an insolent little pup, aren’t you?”)
"You ingrate" (When you try to break up with him. It's not really a pet name, but-)
"Property I cherish, but still my property" (his thoughts)
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