I posted this thing on the official Dreamfall board (under a different name) and people seem to enjoy it so I'm posting it here:

A lot of people have been claiming that Kian doesn’t have any real role in Dreamfall. I don’t agree, I think Kian has a pivotal role. He is the only one who can “get to” April. Take a closer look at April’s behaviour in Dreamfall.

Brynn: I can’t wait to get to Marcuria. I bet it’s great.
April: Whatever, it’s changed.

Zoë: You need saving and I need help.
April: No, I don’t. And you’re just going to have to figure that stuff out by yourself. Now go away.

Crow: I’m leaving cause your such a bitch.
April: Whatever. I have more important things to worry about.

Gordon: You’re free, April.
April: That's easy for you to say. You have a purpose, I don't.

Benrime: You need faith, April.
April: I don’t need faith, I have revenge.

But when she meets Kian:

Kian: We rescued your sorry asses and now we just want you to walk in the light of the Goddess. What so wrong about that?
April: Your people can go to hell! FREEDOM FOREVER!
Kian: You have strong feelings regarding this matter!
April: Holy f***! I felt something besides misery. I have to get away.
Kian: Wait! Why can’t we learn from each other?
April: Because we're sworn enemies.
Kian: How can we be enemies when we have just met?
April: You're confusing me. Go away.

April: You're the Azadi! You’re going to kill us all!
Kian: No, I’m not. I just wanted to tell you that I think you were right. My people have been acting like idiots.
April: Rrright. Remember the part were your an Azadi.
Kian: No, I mean it. I want to help my people see the light you have shown me.
April (jaw drops to floor): You planning to turn on your own?
Kian: Not exactly. More like try to peacefully make them see my point of view. I’m Kian, by the way.
April: April. You know… Kian, this is really out of character for me, but I’m actually beginning to trust you.
Vamon: JUDAS!
Kian: Stop killing innocent people, jerk!
Vamon: Since when did terrorists become innocent? Is that the one you were sent here to kill?
April: Kill? So much for trusting people. Fine, I don’t care. Just get it over with.
Kian: I could never harm you.
(Guard stabs April)
Vamon: Don’t tell me you had feelings for that bitch.
Kian: You. Are. So. Dead.


Sorry for the hack job on the dialog. But the point is the only time April is anything other than miserable or indifferent is when she’s with Kian.