Is it a bug or is it intentional that you cannot "run away" during combat once you have used the black underwear from Marin? That has happened to a couple of my characters now. Even with full stamina, low lust, etc., the option to run away is permanently grayed out. This remains even when I remove the underwear, even when I don't have it in my inventory. I don't know if it's connected, but it's the only thing I can think of...? (If it's connected, it's kind of cool that there are hidden costs to certain decisions, but I was wondering if it's supposed to happen or if I've encountered a bug. Thank you!)
Also (I'm sorry for this long post), will it be possible to save Cassie from the don using other options, like the ones Fawn mentions during the talk? (Seducing him and replacing Cassie with yourself, etc., like if your erotic level is high?) With the new option to lock some stats from gaining exp, I wonder if there will be alternate ways to proceed some quests, for role-playing purposes. Right now, you seem to need very high strength and nimbleness to rescue Cassie (and good rng).