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Eeee I love this so much!!! They'd all be buddies fr

Uno Reverse--how do you think our ROs would get along?? :3

This may be a bit harder to answer because I haven't met all of your characters yet, but I'll definitely try going off of what I know! I just hope I got the right feel for them. Also I might be biased since I read yours first… anyway!

Basil would actually “get along with Croft’s grumpy ass” as you put it, I think!! He sees grumpy people as a challenge. Whether or not that's a good thing depends on the situation lol. At the very least he'd love to annoy Croft a bit, playing the clown to see if he can't get a smile out of them. Basil also loves a fellow easy-going, humorous person, so there's no way he wouldn't like Yasmin. I think they'd click. Besides, they both appreciate the cozy aesthetic and probably have similar interior design tastes.

Edit: I realize now that Basil would also like Jay.

Flo would get along best with Perri and Croft, I think, given he gravitates to other neurodivergent people. And between Croft's horror writing, Perri’s podcast and Flo’s love for monsters they'd have much to discuss. Also, Flo wouldn’t realize Perri's initial awkwardness bc well… he's too awkward himself.

Reem would appreciate Beck's adrenaline junkie qualities. They could leave all the high Fearful stat people in the dust lol. Aside from that, Reem would probably try to “adopt” Perri bc their awkwardness reminds her of Flo and she develops instantaneous big-sister-instincts for anyone like that. Reem and Jay are the most similar out of all of them I think, so it's likely they'd get along. She'd be side-eyeing Ravi tho, like “what's going on with you?” in a “if creepy, why friend-shaped” kind of way. She'd be curious.

Anita… would think everyone is really hot ngl haha. Especially Croft, Jay and Ravi (Ravi bc he's mysterious and cool and let's be real it's Anita). But out of all, she'd be most drawn to Yasmin for the librariancore! Anita would just love that vibe. She'd probably stick to Jay in any social situation, though.

#other ifs #genuinely so obsessed #ty!!!

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So, uh... do you think our ROs would get along?

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Oh this is such a fun question.

I think both Ravi and Croft would be drawn to Basil's spirituality and general vibe, but Croft would hesitate at his bright, outgoing personality. It would definitely take some time to warm up...though IDK if Basil would get along with Croft's grumpy ass lmao. Truly I think Yasmin would hit it off best with him. She enjoys a good sense of humor as well as people who don't take themselves too seriously.

Perri would want to be Flo's friend SO bad. They could infodump about their favorite subjects together. Seriously Perri would love to sit for hours kicking their feet and chatting about cryptids and horror and megafauna...as soon as they got over their initial awkwardness lmao. Also Ravi would think he's incredibly hot 😌

Beck would be SO into Reem he'd think she's so badass and cool. 100% instant heart eyes lmao. He loves flirting he loves joking around he loves people who are cooler than him. Perri would want to talk music with her, but would probably be too intimidated. Jay'd love to sit down and have a jam session though!! They get along with almost anyone and playing music together is a fun way to get a feel for a person.

When it comes to Anita, I think Jay would be drawn to her! They have a healthy respect for people who are driven...and can definitely relate to being a bit of a workaholic. Plus tbh I just think they'd think she's cute lmao. Croft would also appreciate both her snark and the fact that she's both nerdy and a bit on the quieter side.

#asks #other ifs #a lot of words to say i do think they'd be friends!!! #this was SO fun to think about

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Ended up writing 3,600 words today. I finally feel truly back in the swing of things. Both Beck's scene and the library both just need a bit of extra polish at this point and then they'll be done. The funeral and shelter are both pretty close, too. The end is in sight y'all 😭

#author posting #just need to try and keep this pace up #it helps that my campaigns are on hiatus #I can dedicate my full energy to TLS until the chapter is ready

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Ooooh very interested to see the results of this!! Since Jay and the shelter won the poll, I'll give another little shelter tease <3 As usual, thank you all so much for voting!

As I keep adding to the second half of chapter one, I find myself curious about which of the five paths people will end up exploring. And, since it's been a while since my last poll, I figured why not just see what people think sounds fun? Obviously this won't have any bearing on the chapter itself, but I enjoy polls soooo...

#polls #self reblogs #preview #time 4 cats

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haha, thank you!! honestly it's not coming as fast as i'd like, but i'm really pleased with what i'm getting done.

and don't worry, there will be more Beck <3 if you choose to hang out with them at the mall you get a fun lil scene that i'm currently wrapping up!!

There's something so comforting about passing quicktest and randomtest. Like, it's always great to know that when I hit the end of the chapter I won't (hopefully) have to spend hours bugfixing.

#author posting #writing this car racing scene is always so fun #and then there's a chance to chat and maybe flirt a bit ;> #i'm desperate to get this chapter out #but don't want to cut anything #so slow crawl it is <3

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oh shit reblogging to add that I did a quick total wordcount and we're now past 150,000 total w/out code.

There's something so comforting about passing quicktest and randomtest. Like, it's always great to know that when I hit the end of the chapter I won't (hopefully) have to spend hours bugfixing.

#author posting #yippee #okay now actually time to write #<3 y'all

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There's something so comforting about passing quicktest and randomtest. Like, it's always great to know that when I hit the end of the chapter I won't (hopefully) have to spend hours bugfixing.

#author posting #disclaimer: the chapter is not finished #just wanted to do a few passes before my writing session today #i DO have a number of bugs to fix before the next update #but it's always gr8 when they're not game-breaking #anyway time to write

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The best quality a fictional man can have is being deeply, pathetically, wretchedly in love with someone, I think

#hm #ravi #reblogs

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💘 HEART W/ ARROW - what traits do they look for in a relationship? do they believe in love at first sight?

Beck: above all else she wants someone she can have fun with. Full-stop. She doesn't need her partner to agree to every one of her schemes, but having a good time together is her highest priority. She doesn't know if she believes in love at first sight...it's possible certain MCs could convince her ;)

Croft: wants a friend and a partner in the truest sense of the word. Somebody they can rely on and run errands with and bounce ideas off of. Sex and intimacy and physical affection are all fun and desirable, but more than anything they want somebody to spend their life with. They think love at first sight is a foolish concept.

Jay: is a bit of a romantic. They want a solid partner they can rely on, but they also want cute dates and kisses and swoon-worthy love confessions. Literally they want to be swept off their feet (or to sweep someone else off their feet, they're not picky). Jay doesn't believe fully in love at first sight... but hey, anything is possible.

Perri: is also a huge romantic, and is looking for someone to go on adventures with and to help them out of their comfort zone. Listening to them infodump about the supernatural is a plus, even better if you can have conversations about it together!! Perri does actually believe in love at first sight; they think it sounds romantic!

Ravi: he'd want someone who interests him and who is willing to work with the walls he's built around himself. He doesn't really know what he'd want in a relationship. Just the idea of even being in one terrifies him... he barely knows how to deal with having a friend lol. And he used to believe in love at first sight.

Yasmin: she's looking for something casual. A low commitment, fun sort of relationship. She wants a friend she can sleep with, pretty much, and is terrified uninterested in anything with more emotions than that. If she were to date, though, she'd be looking for maturity and solid communication. Somebody who can make her laugh, someone she could cook dinner with. Yas does not believe in love at first sight.

#asks #interactive fiction #beck #croft #jay #perri #ravi #yasmin

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"im neurodivergent so honestly my other characters might be neurodivergent because of that" I FELT THAT OMG even the characters i fully intended to be neurotypical always end up neurodivergent 😭

yeah like I don't intend it to be but we'll see LMAO. I'm glad I'm not alone in this, Nonnie ^.^'

#asks

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🔧 WRENCH - are they good at fixing relationships? or do they tend to avoid doing so?

Beck- absolutely not. They're all about good vibes and hate tension in their relationships. They've had a fractured relationship with their sister for years in part because they're stubborn and are terrible at fixing things.

Croft- they're alright at it. Most people they'll just drop without hesitation if things start to get bad--it's a sign the relationship must not have been that important to begin with. But when it comes to the people they really care about they'll put in the work.

Jay- they're a pretty good communicator, so they aren't afraid to sit down and try to work through things... if the other person is willing to meet them halfway. They aren't as interested in fixing things if the other person isn't willing to own up to their own issues and work together to move forward.

Perri- hates conflict. Avoids it like the plague. At the same time, they're desperate to be liked and don't want to lose their close relationships. So they're willing to do it, but they'll be terrified the entire time.

Ravi- would literally rather die. If things start to go bad he will do everything in his power to pretend that nothing is wrong. If you force the issue he is not above ghosting someone. He'll keep away and hope you forget he ever existed rather than try to fix a relationship turned sour.

Yasmin- she's a pretty good communicator, albeit a very direct one. She will not let a relationship linger in a conflicted state. She's perfectly happy to sit down and work through things...regardless if the relationship gets fixed or if it's decided it would be best to move on.

#asks #interactive fiction #beck #croft #jay #perri #ravi #yasmin

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💗 GROWING HEART - if they have a crush, is it noticable? what changes when they’re in love?

So this is the longest 'it got long' yet so answer under the cut!!

Beck: they're typically quite flirty, and when they have a crush that gets turned up to eleven. They'll want to spend more time with the person, they'll be even more teasing and playful. Trying to get the person's attention the best they can. It wouldn't be super subtle. If it's love? Beck would be almost hesitant, which--they never hesitate. Ever. With anything. They'd be uncertain and shy and have no idea how to proceed...which would be pretty obvious.

Croft: it is so obvious if they have a crush. They're more awkward around the person, get tongue-tied when they're usually confident, might even get frustrated/overwhelmed more easily. If they were in love, though, they'd straight-up worship the ground the person walked on. They love deeply and have never really been in love with somebody. I think they'd do anything for the the person they're in love with.

Jay: normally they are very direct...but the exception to that is romance. When they have feelings for someone they're almost bashful. BUT they would do anything they could to keep it cool. You'd only be able to read their slight shyness if you knew them very well. They would have to be very sure about the other person's feelings before they said anything. With love it would be much the same, but they'd be more obvious about it. Lots of longing looks. It would reach the point that Jay felt like they had to tell the other person about it.

Perri: honestly? I don't think it would be that obvious. Perri is so uncertain and anxious all the time that the added stress from a crush wouldn't make it any more noticeable. They'd blush and avoid eye contact, but that's standard for them. They would be a lot more excited to talk to the person. When it's love I think they would gain more confidence than usual around them, which might be obvious. They probably would never straight-up confess though lol that's crossing the line.

Ravi: I've mentioned before, but Ravi attempts to be in complete control of his emotions at all time. If he has a crush on somebody they will never know. At least, that would be his intention. He would be just as distant and enigmatic as typical, even as his his heart was fluttering. When he's in love it would be much the same but he'd...slip. Break 'character' unintentionally. After all, love is all-consuming. It eats you up and makes you lose yourself. Which may or may not be noticeable, based on how perceptive the other person is.

Yasmin: so if she has a crush she'll be direct. It will be obvious because she will straight-up ask you if you want to sleep together lmao. That's as far as a crush will ever go with her. If she's in love it will be more...complicated. She's been in love before. She's lost that person. She never intends to be in that position again. If Yasmin fell in love you would know because she'd be strangely conflicted and avoidant, for her. She'd all of a sudden be acting out of character and it very well might give her away.

#asks #interactive fiction #beck #croft #jay #perri #ravi #yasmin

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Ravi is so deeply socially awkward and mentally ill that I can't not fuck him

Like it would be a self betrayal if I didn't

Nonnie you are so real for this.

#asks #ravi #i've been giggling about this ask since i got it #tysm #nsfw-ish

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Do the ROs have any disabilities (physical, neurodivergencies, Sensory, etc)? Thanks!

Croft: is autistic & ADHD with a lot of sensory sensitivities (they especially struggle with texture)

Perri: also autistic, with social anxiety & insomnia

Ravi: PTSD. Beyond that, I'm honestly unsure specifics at this point, but this man is not neurotypical.

( these are just my intentions though; headcanons are welcome!! )

#im neurodivergent though #so honestly my characters very well might all read a bit neurodivergent because of that #asks #croft #perri #ravi

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being a little bit of an asshole is hot imo (i have that i can fix him mindset expect i don’t want to fix him i want to indulge him)

Lmao you're so valid Nonnie.

I am (personally) a big "i can make them worse" fan when it comes to the characters I like.

Ravi would definitely appreciate your indulgence <3

#asks #interactive fiction #ravi #and he can be made worse >:) #or better y'know if that's more your style

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What's your opinion on Wayne from Scarlet Hollow? 👁👁

I'm an Averymancer at heart they're so bizarre and charming that I fall for them every playthrough...

...But also I'm a shameless monster lover so I do everything I can to get Wayne's scenes, too. I can't wait to learn more about His Deal. I Love Him. If only I could kiss them both...

#asks #a lot of words to say that when the games fully out I'll have a run for both #wayne my beloved... #probably should start tagging these sooo #sh talk #in case anyone wants to avoid the off topic convo lol #but ty nonnie I love Wayne and I love SH <3

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Who are the big spoons and who are the little spoons out of the ROs?

Big Spoons: Beck, Yasmin

Little Spoons: Perri, Ravi

Both/Either: Croft, Jay

#asks #interactive fiction #croft #ravi #perri #jay #beck #yasmin