Realised this about gender selction screen after my first playthrough!

https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/vtmb2-gender-choice-screen.jpg

This moment is actually our first/last conversation with Fabien, right before we get awakened from torpor by his blood. Unknowingly, we are literally acting as Fabien here, as we're told to "awaken our elder".

Such an amazing detail. For all its flaws, I absolutely love this game.