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I have never understood this whole notion that the companions don't take Durge seriously when they talk about their urges. it's not that they don't take Durge seriously, I just don't think they comprehend just how bad it is for Durge.

Shadowheart acknowledges that everyone has these thoughts and everyone seems to indulge in them. But you and the others have a conscious. She truly believes that you have the ability to fight them because she has faith that you do have a conscious.

Gale interprets it as if it just ordinary anger, something that everyone has from time to time. But, he also stresses that thoughts like that should remain only as thoughts because he knows that they should not be acted on.

Lae'zel says that there is nothing wrong with enjoying a little bit of murder, as long as there is a purpose to it and isn't done too often and without restraint.

Wyll also sees it as anger, but feels that that anger is justified considering what everyone has been through the past few days. However, he sees no issue with the problem, as long as it is directed to those who deserve it (like your enemies).

Karlach immediately applauds you for admitting your problem and suggests that you can either change, or also direct your urges out on those who deserve t.

Halsin perceives your situation as any other illness, but one that you may not be able to rid yourself from. He advises you to engage in mindfullness and self control.

None of these come off as people who aren't taking Durge seriously, but merely people who do not comprehend that the urge is pathological. Astarion, Minthara, and Jaheira are the only ones that truly know and understand just how bad it is for Durge from the get go.

Astarion will actually approach Durge if he notices the symptoms as he himself knows what it's like to be feral and driven by impulses he cannot control. All the companions (except Minthara) will tell Durge to resist the urges but Astarion is by far the most convincing because he has literally been in Durges place. He truly and fully understands what it means to have another force compel you to do things you don't want to do.

Minthara has personally witnessed people driven by darker urges both in Menzoberranzan and by being the plaything of Orin. When Durge confesses to her, she will admit that she fears that Durge is like those that even Lolth would destroy for the greater good (and Lolth has no concept of greater good, that's how serious it is). She admires the power of the slayer, but she believes it to be a power that should be controlled. If the slayer cannot control themselves, then she will destroy it.

Jaheira clocks Durge as Bhaalspawn not too long after joining camp. Considering that she has personally traveled with Bhaalspawn in her past, she literally does know better than anyone how deep things go for Durge. She has witnessed it herself, many times.

When Durge reveals to everyone about being Bhaalspawn, they are all surprised (except Minthara and Jaheira) because they are forced to recognize that these aren't fleeting thoughts, but the core nature of Durge. They are forced to recognize for the first time that these are persistent thoughts that Durge has to resist every single damn day. They are forced to acknowledge that if not for the incredible restrain, Durge would have killed them all.

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BALDUR'S GATE III (2023)

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It’s actually kinda so fucking sad that Minthara thinks that everyone hates her still but she still showed up when she was invited (just assumed there were multiple times when she wasn’t)

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Hello?

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♻️

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Voss: please you must accept the devils offer we-

Tav: it’s alright, wait for us downstairs.

Voss: *looks at them, then at Raphael, then at lae’zel*

Lae’zel: listen to them Kithrak, you can trust them.

Voss: *nods* very well… I will await you downstairs. *walks out*

Raphael: I’m glad to see you’ve made i-

*squeak!*

Minsc: I? Boo? You know this man??

Raphael: boo?

Boo: *scurry’s down minsc’s arm and leaps from him onto Raphael’s awaiting palm, before scurrying up to his shoulder* squeak!

Raphael: I- well yes I know that-

Boo: squeak!

Raphael: yes and I’m greatful for th-

Boo: squeak! Squeak!

Raphael: I?! You can’t be serious! Let’s be reasonable here my furry friend-

Boo: SQUEAK!!

Raphael: Ugh! Fine! Take the damned thing! *summons the hammer dropping it at tavs feet*

Boo: squeak.

Raphael: what about her?! I know I owe you more than a few favours but-

Boo: *grabs his face* …

Raphael: *visibly nervous* …I’ll release her.

Boo: squeak.

Raphael: …And apologise.

*a few minutes later*

Astarion: I would. Like to thoroughly and sincerely apologise to boo… I don’t want to know what that hamster is capable of.

Minsc: a wise choice! Boo is the most mighty and powerful hamster in all the realms! And he accepts your apology.

Boo: squeak!

Tav: who was it he asked Raphael to release by the way?

*meanwhile in the house of hope*

Korrilla: I don’t want to end my contract with Raphael, he’s a great boss and he gives me what I want when I want it Hope!

Hope: ughhh if you won’t leave then I’ll stay here. He’s not allowed to hurt me anymore so I guess I’ll forgive him. He seems to be suffering enough as is-

Raphael: *bawling his eyes out into his pillow because his plans all got undone by a hamster* ITS NOT FAAAAAIR!!!

Haarlep: *patting his hair* there there~

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Look who i just found ~

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motherfucker said PROFESSIONAL

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Life is all about being really scared and wasting your youth

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you came back wrong and i am racked with guilt because i cannot bear to see you like this and i should have let you rest. i loved you so much that i defied death itself but i do not think either of us are happy

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i have so many hobbies and interests but each day the four horsemen (instant gratification, shortened attention span, procrastination, exhaustion) grab me by the throat and shake me until i collapse in my comfy bed

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Gold, Blood and Darkness

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drawing rolan is so satisfying bcus i can give him a big long nose like god intended everyone to have

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