Talk:Daud/@comment-25247371-20140820212331

I like Daud as a character, both similar to and a foil to Corvo. A numb old assassin, job after job--it doesn't faze him anymore.

Then the Empress. He thought he could completely detach himself from his emotions, that this would be just another job in the future--but it wouldn't be. It tore him apart. He left Corvo in a rickety, easily escapable location with inadequate guard. He didn't care anymore if he lived or died--he wanted Corvo to kill him, end his suffering.

If he is left alive, he wasn't granted his wish. His identity and self-worth is in ruins, and he will not be granted an escape by the one he thought he would receive absolution from. He must deal with his sins--and does, in the Knife of Dunwall, granted low chaos.

Not only that, but in the main game if Corvo is spotted by him--again, low chaos--he will question him on his motives, why he keeps going. It strikes the player--really, why am I doing this? Your (in-universe) reason may vary, but Emily is really the answer for Corvo (LOW CHAOS). It's sort of a self-realization after being betrayed by the Loyalists, and serves as something to refocus you for your final mission.

tl;dr I like Daud as a character. ;_;