Parallels

The episode:

Same energy much???

• Both are undead

<> Astarion = Vampire

<> Angel = Sinner (spider)

• Both are abusers

Due to abuse being afflicted on them

<> Angel Dust = Masquerade (implied)

<> Astarion = (ascension; determinant)

However its noted that he’s like this in Act 1 when you first meet him even before ascension

• Both part of the LGBTQIA+ community

<> Angel = Gay (mlm)

<> Astarion = Pansexual

• Both are hypersexual and puts up a front (for “protection”)

<> However the difference is Astarion states that he doesn’t want to be used anymore in Act 2 whilst Angel Dust hasn’t gotten to that point yet (but probably will later as the series goes on)

• Joins a band of misfits (and “weirdos” 🤣)

* Both are/were victims of abuse to their superiors (physically, emotionally and mentally)

<> Angel Dust = Valentino (boss)

<> Astarion = Cazador (master)

* Both power-bottoms (for different reasons)

<> Angel = By choice

<> Astarion = Due to unresolved trauma

* Both use characteristics that reveal their true selves

<> Angel Duat = Body language + accent 🇮🇹

<> Astarion = Tonality (it deepens and there’s a softness to it)

* Both are egotistical about their appearance 😂

* Both fall in love with a good-natured person

<> Angel Dust = Husk (implied)

<> Astarion = Gale (determinant)

* Both young(ish) men who falls someone older than them