#I think touch starved x touch averse relationships in general are fascinating

[actuallyjustabiscuit]

I have a toasty take

I know everyone is gushing about how adorable this official Glitch merch sticker is (and I don’t blame em)

But considering Pomni’s expression and the lack of reciprocation with the hug, I personally read this as Pomni not quite appreciating Ragatha’s comforting gesture but is ultimately resigned to letting it happen because fully rejecting it (after admitting she hasn’t been appreciative enough of her efforts) would feel even worse.

Could I stop reading too much into things and just enjoy these Jesterdoll crumbs like everyone else?

Sure

Will my brain let me do that?

Well…

I feel like ever since Gooseworx has stated that Pomni does not like being touched, I can’t help but apply that to every interaction between these two because it just adds so much in my opinion.

Ragatha is literally designed to emulate a comfort object and Pomni does not find her usual means of comfort…comforting.

To me, that’s just delicious irony.

Pomni fully understands now that everything Ragatha does is well-meaning, so she wouldn’t want Ragatha to think that her level of care and concern isn’t wanted, that she isn’t wanted.

Just look at how delighted this dork gets when she finally gets positive affirmation.

She’s almost bashful from the gratitude. Like she had fully convinced herself, up until this moment, that Pomni does indeed not like her.

Sure they were on friendlier terms after Pomni came back with Gummigoo, but remember how that concluded?

And considering how often Ragatha holds herself when anxious, it’s only natural she’d believe others function the same way.

Because hugs are nice, right?

Are the hugs working, Pomni?

Hugs are supposed to make you feel better.

Why aren’t you feeling better?