Can we get a dialog option to flirt with the Crystal Exarch? [mild spoiler]

[Schwarzwind]

I have the feeling that many things especially character relationships with the WoL are up to interpretation from a storywriting point of view. There is no right or wrong here. It is fine that people interpret things differently!

For example: The game does not clearly state how Haurchefant, Aymeric, Y'shtola, G'raha, Alisae or any other NPC truly feels about the WoL. Do they all view him/her as a close friend? Sure. As a love interest? Not so sure.

None has ever said "I love you" or something similar towards the WoL. Which is something I absolutely love about this game! On one character I can fantasize that the WoL and Estinien were a thing, on another that my WoL is in a relationship with Minfila. I can see no problem here. It gives me freedom to flesh out my character like I want him/her to be. The game does not force any relationship onto you and that is great.

People should respect others for interpreting things differently.

[Gula]

I have the feeling that many things especially character relationships with the WoL are up to interpretation from a storywriting point of view. There is no right or wrong here. It is fine that people interpret things differently!

For example: The game does not clearly state how Haurchefant, Aymeric, Y'shtola, G'raha, Alisae or any other NPC truly feels about the WoL. Do they all view him/her as a close friend? Sure. As a love interest? Not so sure.

None has ever said "I love you" or something similar towards the WoL. Which is something I absolutely love about this game! On one character I can fantasize that the WoL and Estinien were a thing, on another that my WoL is in a relationship with Minfila. I can see no problem here. It gives me freedom to flesh out my character like I want him/her to be. The game does not force any relationship onto you and that is great.

People should respect others for interpreting things differently.

Also, should be of note the Japanese side of writing. Outright saying "I love you" isn't as heavy as western in media. However, "Please stay by my side" would raise more eyebrows in the East over West. I say, the more options the better. ... option/vaguely neutral option/forward option. I've also been a fan of past experience options if you've done CT.

Even Persona 5's dialog options didn't get me misty eyed as I did when he cried.

[Schwarzwind]

Also, should be of note the Japanese side of writing. Outright saying "I love you" isn't as heavy as western in media. However, "Please stay by my side" would raise more eyebrows in the East over West.

I agree with you on that. The problem here are the differences between localizations. In the German version at least I did not get any romantic vibe from any character so far. Not even from Haurchefant or Aymeric. But even here people are free to interpret the story how they see fit for their WoL. Which is the beauty of games with no set main character! The WoL can be whoever the player wants. Just as the WoL can love/like/hate whichever NPC we as players see fit for our hero. I have to agree as well that more dialogue options on that side would help to flesh the character out even more.