#as a fellow chores-enjoyer I get you

[pomefioredove]

Hi! Could I have a matchup (romantic)? I’ve been described as sweet, gentle, thoughtful, and patient, but I’ve always thought I’ve been a little mean and way too blunt at times without noticing it. I’m also a bit too sassy and dramatic for my own good 😅

As for interests/hobbies, I LOVE singing and acting (yes I’m a theater kid), but I don’t mind getting covered with paint or dirt when it comes to painting and gardening. I’ve also pricked my hands way too many times to count when embroidering. Also I love chores. Idk why I just do It’s weird

When it comes to lifestyle… I’d say clean and girly? Like my room almost looks like something out of an ultra-fem’s Pinterest board. I eat healthy but I also love sweet stuff except for white chocolate, the bane of my existence.

I match you with 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫

I had 2 croissants while writing this

The First Impression:

Trey is a pretty busy guy. His entire philosophy centers around keeping the peace and making things as easy as possible for himself, so he's always got his hands full with something. You probably first encountered him while helping out around Heartslabyul. Not a word exchanged between the two of you, but your handiness was very much noticed.

Why He Fell:

To say that he was surprised by your neatness would be an understatement.

After seeing you covered in paint, dirt, and sweat from preening the roses around Heartslabyul, he figured you'd be just as messy and chaotic as his first year dormmates. Imagine his relief when he finds you're actually pretty organized and feminine, and you can hold your own. Of course, he ends up inviting you to help out around Heartslabyul more often.

...Though, it's not exactly your skill or your tidiness that draws Trey in. It's that every once in a while, you say exactly what he's thinking. He knows you're not trying to be mean, but the sarcasm and dramatics are almost refreshing to him. Endearing, even!

...And a little dangerous, considering how his job is keeping the peace, but, hey, maybe he craves a little danger.

The Relationship:

Trey is not an adept romantic. For as calm as he tries to seem, the very topic of romance makes him feel awkward and woefully unprepared.

For the longest time, you two are nothing but a Heartslabyul dream team, a two-person efficiency machine: there's really nothing you can't accomplish when you're on the job together.

But, at some point, you two start hanging out on a regular basis without attending to anything at all. That's when his crazies set in. You're not just a hard worker, or a talented individual whom he admires, you're someone he values far beyond your technical skills. You're thoughtful, gentle, witty, independent, and he just adores the juxtaposition you have: he finds every angle of you perfect, whether you're neat and girly or covered in dirt. You put way more effort into your passions than he does, and weirdly enough, he finds himself looking up to you as a source of inspiration.

Your affinity for the arts isn't lost on him, either. He's always happy to run lines with you, and he makes a point of coming to any and all performances. The first time he does, he very awkwardly brings flowers, though it soon becomes a little tradition between the two of you.

The romance is cute, soft, and a little awkward. And, of course, very sweet.

[icaruspendragon]

i hope this isn't too personal of a question (and if it is that's totally cool, i was literally just curious as a fellow aspec person), but i was wondering what some of your thoughts were about being aspec, like it's totally cool if your thoughts were just the post you reblogged!!! that's honestly still putting into words a bit a similar way i figured out i was aspec, but i know you seem to have really interesting takes on things/conclusions you've realized about things a lot of the time and so i was just curious what thoughts were turning around your head about being aspec

I don't mind talking about it at all!

So for me sex is like this perfunctory, borderline tedious thing. I almost want to call it a chore, but that has negative connotations that don't exactly match up with how I feel about it. It's like something on a to do list, or like running an errand.

Think of it this way: For me, having sex is akin to going to the pharmacy. Actually, it's more like being asked to go for someone else. It's not on my list of things I enjoy doing and there are other things I would rather do, but I don't mind going if someone asks me to. But once in a blue moon I do actually want to go because I want candy or a Juneberry Red Bull or some shit like that and Walgreens happens to be nearby.

Media builds up sex to be this incredible and awesome and amazing thing that everyone wants to have, which is at odds with the widely held societal belief that it's uncouth to discuss sex openly with others. So if media says "yes you should want this" and society says "but you shouldn't talk about it with others because it's an incredibly private act" it makes it kinda difficult when you don't feel the way you're "supposed to." And then when you do talk about how you don't feel that way, people say there's something wrong with you or that you haven't found the right person or that maybe you need to change things up in the bedroom or that you need to go to a doctor because it's gotta be a hormonal imbalance or something. The list really does go on and on.

And so many of my expectations surrounding sex were informed by fanfic where I read, in detail, about how good it was supposed to feel. About all the different ways it could feel good.

I wanted it to be like that for me, for it to be as good as I had read and seen and heard others talk about, so I kept on trying. And sometimes I enjoyed it. Not E rated fanfic enjoyed it, but it was nice. Nice in the same way a cup of tea is nice, but nice nonetheless.

But most of the time it was like, clinical? Like I was acutely aware of what was happening, if that makes sense. I was thinking about the mechanics of it, what was going in where. I was thinking about how it was "supposed to feel" versus how it actually felt. I would wonder how much longer it would take because I was getting bored. Sometimes I would think about how rude it would be if I checked my phone. And probably the most upsetting (retrospectively) thing I would think about was if my act of enjoyment was convincing enough. And I didn't ever want to tell a partner that I wasn't enjoying it because I didn't want to hurt their feelings. Because I thought it was a me problem. That there was something wrong with me. And there being something wrong with me wasn't fair to whoever I was with. I just needed to grin and bear it, so to speak.

At one point I had a bit of a gay panic where I thought wasn't bisexual and actually a lesbian. The panic was over the confusion, not over the potential lesbianism. Lesbians are awesome. But I learned that while sexual intimacy with women was a bit easier, my feelings (or lack thereof) about sex were still the same. And that meant there was something wrong with me in particular.

I know now that my perspective was warped and my thoughts about myself were both unkind and untrue, but that was a lot to try and reconcile as a 19 year old who already thought she was undesirable. Constantly being called a "late bloomer" and not having your first relationship until you're a sophomore in college sure does a number on your self esteem. Which in turn does a number on your perception of yourself.

Then as I got older, I got more queer friends. And I talked to those queer friends. And they talked about sex differently than my straight friends did. More openly and honestly. With less fanfare. And it was during those discussions that I heard about experiences similar to mine. And it helped me realize I wasn't broken. Well, that and google.

And now I stand before you today, an aspec bisexual able to joke about being horny in theory but not in application. It's nice not feeling broken anymore. But I think it's even nicer now knowing that I was never broken in the first place.

Sometimes sex is nice, but most of the time, it's just going to the pharmacy. And both of those things are okay.

[youraverageaemondsimp]

Hey, as a fellow author;

If you're feeling pressurized to complete a WIP, do not even work on it. It will lead to resentment of that said work, and it will be more of a chore than enjoyment.

Being an author is tough, but I'm proud of you, it must be hard doing all that research just to get a one sentence scene accurate, it must be hard to brainstorm ideas and express it uniquely, it must be hard to find the correct words to describe the said action, but i appreciate you, I appreciate the time you take for your work, the way you carefully craft it and publish so that we readers can enjoy it, and that too free of any charge.

I'm sending all of the love and support to all the authors out there, you all deserve only the best, thank you for doing this for free, thank you for taking your time out of your days to write, thank you for providing us with amazing fiction, thank you for your contribution to the fandom.

[jellojelli]

Hi! I hope you’re well❤️

Would you mind writing how Luocha and Welt (and anyone else you want to include) would react to the reader seeming like they’re having a hard time but trying to hide it?

I crave the angst 🤌

*a/n: ah a fellow angst enjoyer*

Luocha

Luocha is an observant man, it comes with being a merchant he thinks. So he could easily see your late nights, the tower of responsibilities, and expectations slowly, but surely, consuming and crushing you under their weight. And no amount of I'm fine's and don't worry about it's were easing his concern for you

It was easy to see in your paling complexion, the bags under your eyes, and the overall feeling of exhaustion that surrounded you, that you were most definitely not as okay as you claimed to be. Luocha hates to be a worrywart about you, hates hovering and feeling like he's taking your freedom and peace away when he tries to subtly pester you about your health. But everyday that you keep your burdens to yourself and he sees you add more on, Luocha is closer to intervening and putting a stop to whatever it is that you're doing to yourself.

He hates that you’re not relying on him. Luocha thought he made it clear that he would always make himself available for you. Especially if you needed him to care for you or help when you couldn’t handle things anymore. He won’t say anything, again he hates hovering, but he wants you to run into his arms and admit you need help, that he can help you. But he lets it go so he doesn’t hurt your pride

It's only when he passes by your room one night that he realizes he should have stepped in the moment he noticed you overworking yourself

He could hear your broken sobs from behind the door to your room for the night. Luocha has never reacted so quickly than in that moment. He practically launched himself into the room and took you in his arms, his normally calm and placid demeanor gone as he tries to calm both you and himself down

He holds you as close as he can to himself, stroking your back to try and calm your cries. His heart hurts as you choke out sobs and small apologies. When you finally calm down he pulls away just enough to grab a tissue to help clean you up

Luocha will take it upon himself to nurse you back to health and finally let go of his hesitance and step in to stop you on your path to self destruction. He will be incredibly straightforward with you after you've had a good nights rest and a proper breakfast. He's deadly serious when he says you are going to rest up and not do a single chore, errand, or anything regarding work until he, a somewhat medical professional, deems you healthy enough to go back. And if you even try to lift a finger Luocha will wrestle you back into the bed and monitor you until you learn to take it easy

Luocha also makes you promise two things to him. No more taking on more than you realistically can, and no more trying to hide your pain and struggles from him. He wouldn't know what he would do if you ever got seriously ill because of your habits, or aeon's forbid, pass out or collapse because of it. He's sure he can nurse you back to health, but he would rather have his lover always healthy and never be in a situation where he has to see you in such a way

Welt

Welt is also quite the observant man. I'd even say he is the most observant man when it comes to those closest to him. He can see that you're struggling with something. The last planet you adventured on with the express seemed to have taken it's toll on you mentally and physically, but even at the time you claimed that it was nothing and wouldn't let himself or anyone else on the express examine you or look into your mental health.

It was really worrying him as he saw just how bad your condition had become now. You looked sick, you were often sick these days too. Often not leaving your room after you moved back into it so Welt wouldn't get sick too. He could see you were thinning out, you weren't sleeping because of nightmares, but you just kept going like nothing was wrong. You kept smiling at everyone, doing your duties, helping Pom Pom manage the express, and helping with whatever you could when you weren't busy doing something else

I say Welt would let this go on for about a month. A month of hoping that you would come to him before you got worse, a long month of watching you slowly becoming a shell of yourself. He has to step in, it's in his nature, and not only that you are his lover, his one and only, he can't let this go on another second. Even if that means he has to corner you and treat you like a child or a cornered animal to get you to talk to him.

He would very casually ask you to come with him and lead you to his room, your supposed to be shared room, and sit you down. Welt, with his years of wisdom and compassion, tells you to confide in him like he does you, that he will do whatever he can to make you feel better, feel safer, but he has to know what happened so that he can help, because he wants to help you

Once the tears start Welt will guide you to the him and hold onto you until you calm down, listening to your every word and reassuring you with gentle squeezes and soft kisses to your head. He stays silent the whole time you talk, only speaking when he's sure you've let it all out. He will make sure you know that he's going to fix whatever the issue is and make sure you are the most comfortable you've ever been

Please know that he is using his authority to make you get plenty of bed rest, in your shared room, and that if you need anything at all, even if it seems silly, that you will call him at any hour of the day to come and help you

Gepard

Gepard is a bit slow on noticing your struggles. He is observant, you can't make it to Captain of the Silvermane Guards without being good at observing and making logical and smart decisions. But, because he's captain of the guards, he's never home to see you or how much you're struggling with life in the overworld. He doesn't notice how lonely you've been and how depression has taken it's hold on you since he's been away

It takes a call from Serval and several concerned and disbelieving paragraphs from Lynx before he realizes that he's been away and blind to your problems for longer than he should've been. You can bet he feels like a piece of garbage on his way back to you and begging the Aeons that you wouldn’t leave him for neglecting you like he had

When he enters your shared home he expected to see you maybe moping, lacking energy, and maybe even seeing that you hadn’t been getting sleep since he’s been gone. He wasn’t expecting to see you crying you heart out in the kitchen with your head in your hands. Gepard can feel his heart literally breaking in two

Gepard has never removed his armor more quickly than in that moment. You can bet as soon as the chest piece is off he’s crushing you to his chest and letting a string of apologies fall from his mouth. He’s cursing himself, apologizing, and almost begging you to forgive him for not being there for you or asking someone to check up on you

When he’s done rambling and you stop crying he’ll take a good look at you. He can see it in your eyes how lonely you’d been and how hard it’s been on you since coming to live in the city with him. He feels so bad and like a monster for not being there for you when you needed him the most. Gepard will promise to spend more time with you and properly introduce you to the city he loves.

And he is a man of his word. It causes quite the uproar in the Silvermane Guards and with his family that Gepard, a man who didn’t seem to know what a break even was, took time off of work to be at home with you

[nian-7]

hellooo, can request Jouno with the fluff alphabet, I'd request the whole alphabet if that's alright with you, but if not, then please choose the letters you want :]] (take as much time as you want, even if it's up to a whole year or more, just don't pressure yourself ^^) btw Your writing is SO GOOD, I LOVE IT HEHE

hi anon, thank you! enjoy

Jouno Saigiku x gn!reader

✧fluff alphabet

Affection

Not the most affectionate man. It's a moderate amount, usually in private. He doesn't love pda but it's not like he hates it either. Keep it to a minimum in public. Hugging, hand holding, simple things in public. In private, he gives you affection. A kiss on your head while you lean against him or holding your waist to bring you closer.

Beauty

Since he is blind, he can't see any of your features physically but he can touch them. Jouno would like your hands. He likes to hold them and keep his intertwined with yours. He's able to feel them and easily visualize them and that's something he just really likes.

Comfort

He's not... great. He's very like 'tough love' and so he kind of tries but also it's not very helpful when he does say something to attempt to make you feel better. It'd be much better if he stuck with cuddling or just simply hugging you to help you feel comforted.

Domestic

Certain tasks he can do easily, other tasks... not so much. He can help clean and do the laundry. He doesn't mind doing those simple chores to just help out.

Fight

Depends. Sometimes he does apologize first. If he was in the wrong and he knows that he was. Other times he'll be stubborn about it and wait for you to make the move to apologize first and still it'd be a wild card whether he'd accept that apology or tease you about it.

Gentle

Even when he does seem a bit rough around the edges and well, bitchy rude, he is nicer to you. Depending on what you'd count as nice though. He can be very teasing but, usually he means well. He does try to be nicer and gentler with you than he is with his fellow Hunting Dogs.

Hugs

He enjoys them, he isn't against a quick hug usually. They're easy and not so intimate that he'd dislike having one given to him in public. Only from you though, you're the exception and it'll stay that way.

Impression

I wouldn't doubt it that he found you a bit annoying at first. Usually, that'd be his first impression of many and it takes him a bit to discard that impression and actually get to know you. Until then, it'll be quite annoying to try to genuinely talk to him.

Jealousy

Oh, does he get jealous. He is a jealous boyfriend, you are his partner after all, how could you blame him for getting jealous when another guy starts trying to hit on you. It is not something he enjoys at all and who would? The menacing smile he gives them is usually enough to have them back away.

Kisses

They're enjoyable and quick. He knows you get a little upset when he pulls away before you had your fill with the kiss and he thinks it's cute. He likes it when you decide to engage a kiss with him more than when he has to do it all the time.

Little things

Soft. Jouno. When he's tired, he gets softer than usual. He's not in the mood for teasing or messing with you when he's tired and he gets really sweet. It's almost scary but, you take it when it comes and enjoy it while it lasts.

Mornings

He's usually up before you and sometimes even out of the house if he has to be. He'll usually leave you some sort of breakfast or just a little something to show you that he was thinking of you before he left.

Nicknames

If you want him to give you one, he doesn't mind. Just be prepared for the slightly mean and random ones he calls you before you actually tell him what you'd like to have your nickname be. Then he'll oblige. Sometimes.

Open

Ehhh, could be worse in terms of openness. He tells you about his day and such, he doesn't hide a lot from you but he also uses the excuse of 'Well, you didn't ask' when you figure something out about him.

Patience

Depends heavily on the situation. Comforting you, he tries his best to have as much patience as he can. If you're close to pissing him off in a fight, you'll know when his patience is running thin. It's not as if he'd do much but he does tend to be a bit rude because he needs to blow off some steam and just relax.

Quirks

He can be a little weird without even realizing it. He makes fun of how Tecchou eats those weird food combos but, Jouno can also be weird. It'd be that kind of 'weird' where it's only when you see it or realize he's doing it and then he'll never do it again if you mention it to him.

Romance

Not really. He's quite bad at it actually. Genuinely has no clue how to be romantic and thinks just giving you any sort of affection or attention is romantic enough to pass as him being romantic.

Security

Very protective and you can't blame him. He doesn't want to lose you in something like his line of work. You're very important to him and even when it doesn't seem like it, he'd never be content with losing you.

Try

Although seeming a bit indifferent at times about the relationship, he is trying. There are times where it seems like he's putting minimal effort in but, it might be due to the fact that he's got no experience in such a thing.

Ugly

He can be a bit mean sometimes. It's not that he does it really intentionally but sometimes things he says come out ruder than he would have actually meant them and he'd like for you to understand that.

Vanity

Truly he doesn't particularly care about how he looks. As long as he looks presentable to be in public then it's fine by him. He can't see himself either way so he relies on you to tell him if there's something up with his hair or on his face, if he couldn't tell beforehand.

Whole

Hates to admit that he does in fact feel a lot more comfortable and 'complete' in a way when you're around. It's a weird feeling

Yuck

He'd hate getting babied because he's blind or just in general sometimes. It pisses him off and he'd like to just be treated normally since he certainly is able to function normally.

Zzz

Jouno isn't a heavy sleeper and that is likely due to his work as a Hunting Dog. He's got to be ready for action and he's been woken up at least more than once before to make him able to wake up easily without much trouble.

please do not repost any of my work without my permission, thank you for reading.

[valley-of-headcanons]

hello fellow penny enjoyer (´∇`*)!!! i adore your writings, could i request penny helping around doing chores around the farmer's farm? i would love to read your headcanons on it! like what wuld be her favorite chore? what chore does she not really like to do etc :3 thank youu

penny helping around the farm || headcanons

penny loves to help others, of course she would help her spouse on the farm! <3

warnings: penny being a cutie, that's it lmao

requested by: @pan-pixie , thank you so much for the request! we stan fellow penny enjoyers. i love penny so much, and this request is really really cute!

• Penny loves helping out around the farm, anything to help the love of her life! Her love language is acts of service, so you can see her doing this a ton. She does little things for you all the time, so it's not uncommon to see her working on the farm.

• Her favorite chore is working in the barn. She loves the sheep, she thinks they're really soft and they're really sweet. She also loves the coop as well, mainly for the rabbits. Fluffy animals are her forte! You can often catch her sitting on the floor, stroking a rabbit, or softly talking the sheep through getting sheered. She talks to them like they were people, and it's really sweet to hear her. Sometimes you just press your ear against the door and listen if she's in there.

• “Oh, it's okay, Mr. Sheep! It's only gonna take a second to get all that wool off of you, we don't want you to have a heatstroke! I know, you might get a little cold, but that's what the outside's for! It'll be okay ...”

• She HATES chopping down trees and cracking rocks in the yard. It's not her thing at all, she's terrified of a tree falling down on her or a rock cutting her as she walks by. She would do it if you asked her to, but you refrain from it, not wanting to get her nervous or anxious. She's not as nervous as she was when she lived with Pam, but something's still get her a little worried.

• “Y-You want me to chop down trees? ... are you sure there's not anything else I can do? I'll go out and do whatever you were planning to do today instead! I promise I'll make it up to you- no, I'm gonna make it up to you! I know it's okay to say no ... but I want to. What's your plans for today?”

• Picking fruits and vegetables from the garden is also pretty calming for her, she often hums while she picks. She hates how dirty her hands get, but she'll deal with it. Usually your pet will come keep her company, rubbing up against her leg as she digs a parsnip out of the ground. She's especially happy doing it during the summer, and on breaks you can occasionally see her snacking on one of the freshly picked melons. Definitely a good reward after a long day.

• “Sweetheart, take a bite of this melon! It's perfectly ripe, I think you'll love it! ... Yay! Let's definitely save some, I'll go make room for them in the fridge! ... you don't have to thank me, love. I promise!”

• If you have a fruit bat cave, she doesn't like going in there either. It's all dark and there's flying creatures that could attack her! Yeah, that's an immediate fear factor in there. When you showed it to her, you had to hold her hand and let her hide behind you as she peaked over your shoulder. She's not touching that cave with a ten foot pole.

• “Sorry for acting like such a coward ... it's just, I'm not really great with those things ... I know I don't have to say I'm sorry, but- ... okay, I really love you, and thank you for respecting my boundaries. You're the greatest, my dear.”

• However, she loves you. She loves doing things for you, and seeing your reaction to when she does things for you is priceless. Make sure to tell her that her efforts were worth it, and give her a forehead kiss. And tell her that she did a good job, she can't get enough of that. She deserves it.

[malin-moon]

Hey Mal👋

Sleep has evaded me and so my brain has the urge bother other people about it.

Since there are "Top 5" polls going around, I was wondering: 1) Who are your current top 5 Thai GL pairs?

2) As a fellow BounPrem enjoyer, now that they're with GMM, what top 5 genres/tropes would you like to see from them in regards to future projects?

Please never feel pressured to answer anything I send lol I'm just a curious bean.

Also

Thank you for tagging me in the poll thingy, I just have weird social anxiety where I think no one care about my opinions so I didn't do it ❤️

-GASP- Have I made it into the inner circle? 👋🏻 Hey Sammi!

Who are your top 5 Thai GL pairs?

Faye/Yoko's chemistry in "Blank" is off the charts. Say what you want about the show, but you cannot deny their talent. It would be great to see them star in something that hasn't been shrouded in controversy so that more people will support them. It's what they deserve!

I enjoyed watching June/View play together in 23.5. They really stole the show for me! I don't know if GMMTV has plans to put them together in another series, but I would not object.

I know "Dream" isn't everyone's favorite series right now -there seems to be a pattern-, but I am very much enjoying Fay/May and their characters. Kim/Wan's relationship is super flawed, and I like how they have conveyed that so far. I happen to have a huge crush on May Yada lol and I feel bad that they seem to get overlooked whenever they have events together with Billy/Babe.

You can't mention Thai GL without mentioning Freen/Beck. @hallowpen is really fond of them, and they've shared stories and interviews in the GC that make it pretty clear how much the girls value and cherish one another. It's really beautiful to see such a strong female bond. I'm eager to watch "The Loyal Pin" because "GAP" felt like a chore to watch -it's just my opinion, don't come for me lol-

I loved Milk/Love as Ink/Pa in "Bad Buddy". I didn't feel as attached to them as Ongsa/Sun. I think they should get another go as GL leads, in a series that's a bit more challenging for them. I know Milk can ACT and I don't think we've seen all there is to see from Love.

As a fellow BounPrem enjoyer, what top 5 genres/tropes would you like to see from them in regard to future projects?

I'm a horror girlie! Anything in that wheelhouse would be super fun! I don't count "Long Khong", Boun was barely in it lol We've seen bits of them flexing this particular acting muscle with Prem in "The Box" and future Boun -if he's still a part of it- in "Zomvivor". But I want to see them really go for it.

Boun achieved his Vampire dream, now let him have his mafia, action, crime drama fantasy. I think Prem would dig action, too. Make it enemies to lovers, mayhaps? This one's for you Sammi!

Boun/Prem do longing really well! Let's upgrade them from a side couple in someone else's fated love story to starring in their own.

I won't say no to another -or several more- fantasy series after "Revamp". I know in my gut that it will be fangtastic -insert corny smile here-

Take a page from Zee/NuNew and have Boun/Prem do a royalty romance! "The Prince and Me" gay Thai version. Hell yeah! *Put them in anything with a GMMTV GL pair. Let them interact with the lovely female talent that is so often underused over there.

[abyssmalice]

[ @kushtibokt ]

"Lady Tartaglia, yes?" It had to be her—her uniform and insignias marked her as someone of status within the ranks of the Fatui, and so did her appearance fit what he remembered of the Eleventh Harbinger.

He had certainly known her from long ago, when he was barely on his late teens and under the training care of Father. Who would have thought such a small sprout would manage to climb her way to the highest echelon of this organization...

"Lord Arlecchino sends her regards, along with a message." He takes an envelope from the folds of his inconspicuous Fatui uniform, which he was wearing only for discretion sake, and offers it her way before adding. "—She requires a written report about your participation in her last project." Fontaine, it is.

"Post-data: hopefully post haste." He adds with a charming, yet mildly pressuring smirk. He wonders briefly if the girl would recognize him having been so small back then...

Not a lot of people have the privilege of sneaking up on Tonia. Not just because of her training or keen senses, but because she simply doesn't allow it - often opting to acknowledge them before they acknowledge her, whether directly or by doing something nonsensical like throwing a spider at their faces when close enough.

Tonight though, she isn't feeling particularly up to playing games around people - the consequences of her impromptu trip to Fontaine said as much; while mostly recovered by now, there was still a lingering exhaustion at times, and way more importantly, a gigantic pile of work (ugh!) that built up in her absence. It didn't really leave her with the time or mood to be messing around, when she had the equivalent of many boring house chores to be dealing with right now.

So unwilling to be bothered enough to bother at all, she allows the unfamiliar presence to approach first. Addressing her with such formality, it instantly narrowed down the ring of likely people - agents of her fellow colleagues, or grunt men doing grunt work for grunt-whoever. Not anyone of interest, she assumes. The drab uniform she sees when she turns around is predictable, as such.

The striking pair of violet and teal eyes? Now that wasn't on the bingo sheet.

She doesn't get much time to contemplate the very unusual colors, an envelope soon being handed over. Utterly plain, nondescript, not even a name or address or anything to mark it - how very discreet of Arlecchino. Fits the modus operandi. And the instructions that are coming along with it...

Tonia can't help the small little scoff as she tucks the envelope into the folds of her own clothes. "What, her beloved children don't have the eyes and ears to report what happened in Fontaine to her? My perspective isn't going to be any different, besides an extra line about trying to make Inazuman sushi."

(Not that cutting up that otherworldly whale would make for good or even edible sushi. And what Tonia was doing for that whole month wasn't really an attempt to kill the thing - after all, she only needed it gone from the bounds of Teyvat. She would have been more than happy to escort it into the cosmic sea of the Abyss and leave it there, but alas. Whales are stupid with pea-sized brains, apparently.

Tonia hopes she never has to encounter someone who likes whales for the rest of her life. Or is connected to them in any significant way. She bets those whale enjoyers are also stupid with pea-sized brains too.)

"But fine, whatever. I'll add her pointless report to my pointless pile of things to do. Blargh." The girl sighs disdainfully, making a face for a few seconds, before her eyes train back up to the messenger. She frowns, squinting at his face for a moment. "...And you, I think, should scram. Like, leave. The city. Get out of here, my sight, maybe the Fatui altogether. Or do you feel like riding Arlecchino's tailcoats forever?"

She doesn't need the power of Irminsul to recall such vividly colored eyes - though it was so long ago that the exact face and name—if she had ever been told his name; now that, Tonia would need Irminsul to recall again—has blurred into murky forgetfulness, she can still remember seeing someone with eyes just like this guy's. Saw them in passing while briefly shadowing Arlecchino, which lines up the dots nicely enough. It's quite likely that they're the same person.

But if that's the case, then it's been a good couple of years since, and the dumb sap is here playing messenger for the Fourth like a good little goody-two-shoes, or at least that's her impression so far - after all this time, this is where he still is?

Bizarre. Absolutely bizarre decision-making here. And for some reason, the thought itches a part of her brain that is always determined to stir up problems, even against her own best interests.

Gesturing a hand idly at him, Tonia raises an eyebrow. Her choice of words is, as ever, dangerously flippant, daring for a clash - but her overall tone of voice remains more thoughtful and curious than anything. "—What's so fun about sticking with her anyway? Did a good deed for you so you decided to repay her with your life, or something just as stupid and nonsensical? Or do you like just being under people's thumbs and following orders like a little dog? Do you have greater plans than this? No plans? No brain? No conviction for anything actually worthwhile in life? Or do you have something in mind and believe this is all worth it anyway?"

A pause, before the girl just shrugs. "Whatever. Not that I care. Anyway, if Arlecchino wants a 'yes I got the memo' reply when you report to her - like the boring person she is - you can tell her that. Also add that she owes me ten billion cakes, because I said so."

She spins smoothly on her heel, seeming almost cheerful in the motion, though she doesn't quite take her leave just yet. She looks over her shoulder at the agent, still frowning, "Give me a good answer by the end of the week, if you want. Or don't. Your choice. And bring a chiffon cake if you do decide to drop into my office, if you want priority to see me."

And with that, the Harbinger sets off. In the direction of a bed, because there is no way she is going to work on that requested report just yet. It can wait, preferably forever or until the missive gets lost amidst the rest of her paperwork, whichever comes first. Suck it, Arlecchino.

[hmshermitcraft]

Hello Mod Wizard! I see that you're a fellow Bad Boys enjoyer (great decision)

Do you mayhaps got any sort of headcannons or idea related to them :3?

On the outside, Grian is often seen as the leader of the trio. He has the most commanding presence, and is the quickest to take charge. And, arguably, has the least risky ideas and most survival instinct. So, when they're out as a group, Jimmy and Joel find it easier to follow Grian.

In reality though, they are all equals. Grian and Joel are the better fighters, and would do anything to protect their sweet danger-magnet Jimmy from harm. Jimmy ends up having to patch them up after every fight, but he's seen how angry they get when he so much scratches his knee, and he figures this is probably for the best. Not that Jimmy doesn't try to fight; he can hold his own, thank you very much! He can't deny though that, between all their relentless teasing, Joel and Grian's unwavering care for him is the most endearing thing.

Jimmy is a very good basewife, even if he finds the title embarrassing. He's often the one cooking their meals for them, making sure the other two actually eat three meals a day. Grian fixes any of their torn clothes, and Jimmy makes a disgruntled Joel help wash them, but he knows they won't get folded unless he is the one to do it. The other two enjoy watching Jimmy do random chores around the base, since he tends to do little dances to music in his own head. It's very cute.

Making fun of Grian's height is a constant part of their dynamic, just as much as "bullying" Jimmy is. Joel isn't even that much taller! They hold stuff above their heads or put it high up specifically to annoy Grian (sometimes it's for his own good, though). Grian has gotten very good at climbing, though, and he won't hesitate to climb one of his boyfriends like a tree to get what he wants.

A common misconception is that Jimmy is the easiest to fluster of the trio, but in reality Joel is the one who ends up a tomato more often than not. It's true Jimmy speaks without thinking, but he doesn't find much of what he says embarrassing. Joel, however, has an even worse filter and his mouth runs faster than his brain. He's said so many things about his partners, to their faces, that has made him jump into a river to escape. Jimmy and Grian keep a quotes/ideas list from these moments, agreeing that Joel has a very vivid imagination.

[illarian-rambling]

Thanks for the tags @inseasofgreen @theink-stainedfolk and @drchenquill!

OC Questionaire (Mega Edition)

My questions:

What's the one place you wish you could be at this very moment?

Who do you go to the most for emotional support?

Do you tend to be a night owl or an early bird?

Are you petty?

Do you forgive easily?

Would you describe yourself as very emotional?

What's one thing you wish people understood about you?

If you could relive any moment in your life, what would it be and why?

What's a habit you wish you could break?

I think I'll answer for my little freak of a fae ghost, Pash

What's the one place you wish you could be at this very moment?

Hell, if I know. Anywhere, I guess. I've always wanted to see the world, but never managed it, so drop me any place and I'll probably be happy.

Who do you go to the most for emotional support?

Bah, I don't need emotional support! I'm Fair Folk. I do what I please and take what I want. ...But Anarac is a really great listener when I need to talk, just don't tell anyone I said that.

Do you tend to be a night owl or an early bird?

Night owl, for sure. I'm a musician by trade, so I'm used to late hours and lazy mornings. They always say you can sleep when you're dead, and I've found that to be true, but it hasn't stopped me from staying up til the crack of dawn many a time.

Are you petty?

A fellow once said my hair looked funny during a show, so I snuck up to his room and dyed his beard green. Never even learned the bastard's name. Does that answer your question?

Do you forgive easily?

In the Exumbra Hive, you learn not to take things personally. I don't care if someone trips me because they think it's funny - I'll get them back when I sleep with their wife. We're all out for our own pleasure in this world, so you can't get mad when someone steps on your toes following what they want. You'd do the same to them, after all.

Would you describe yourself as very emotional?

Ah, I don't think so. My crewmates call me laid-back. I just tend to let things wash over me and don't get too troubled about it.

What's one thing you wish people understood about you?

I'm sorry, but Illari folk always get their britches in such a twist over the smallest things. When I take the ship's hammock, it's not because I hate you personally. It's because I want a good night's sleep and I'm quicker than you. If you wanted the hammock, you should've taken it from me. I'm not going to be mad - if you're bigger and stronger and toss me out, that's just the way the world works.

If you could relive any moment in your life, what would it be and why?

Of my life? Playing my first gig, easily. ...Or maybe my first excursion past the Hive walls. I can't decide. It should be my first gig. I'll go with that one.

What's a habit you wish you could break?

Why would I break a habit if it's enjoyable? I can't say I really have too many habits, to be fair. I'm not the addictive type - you'll want the captain for that.

He's really normal until he's not. I'll tag @cedar-sunshine @nofuckingideawhatsgoingon @gothamxwattpad @the-golden-comet and anyone else who wants to play :)

Your questions:

Do you have a chore you absolutely hate?

Tell me an embarrassing childhood story

Are you a good person?

[yupuffin]

Hey, all!

When it comes to creative endeavors, you can be proud of the progress you've made without devaluing your earlier work!

The mindset that your work is only worthwhile once you "make it" to a certain point is extremely harmful to beginning creators, disabled or less privileged creators, or creators who work outside the norm or epitome of what is considered refined, technically excellent, or otherwise "good" or even just "popular/mainstream."

I'm seeing a trend going around on Twitter right now where the user captions a picture of their recent art with "To make it to this" followed by a picture of some of their old art, captioned with "I had to survive this."

This trend makes me feel sad inside. It strongly implies that creative endeavors as a beginner are a tribulation that have to be endured or survived in order to "make it" to a point where you are "good enough" or your work is valuable/worthy of praise.

Even if that doesn't consciously influence your self-esteem as the artist, promoting this mindset will exacerbate a lot of the difficulties artists already have starting out or even just continuing to pursue their crafts.

The goal of developing a creative skill should be to make things and enjoy the process, not for the skill to be a chore until it gets to that arbitrary point of "okay, it's good enough! We've made it. NOW the stuff we make matters."

I've already talked to way too many people who claim that the main reason they don't want to take up a new creative hobby is because they're perfectionists and they feel bad about having to make "bad" art first before they can get to making "good" art.

Instead of teaching artists that the things they make sooner in their journey are worth less than the things they make later, it would be healthier and happier to promote the idea that everything they are capable of making matters.

It ties into my reservations about the elitist and borderline ableist mindset of "if that person is more skilled at something, it's because they put more effort into it." There are a lot more factors that affect the speed and direction of someone's skill development, and that's even before you get to the fact that "quality" is such a subjective measure that comparing artists to one another is really not productive or conclusive.

Yes, on an individual level, putting more effort into a skill will mean that skill develops more -- only in the sense that "if you keep at it, your skill will improve," not "if you don't make every possible sacrifice to dedicate your life to your skill, it'll only make getting to the point of being ~ good enough ~ that much harder."

So I much prefer the earlier trend in the same format, but with different captions: "How it started (earlier work) vs. How it's going (recent work)."

This trend conveys the same idea -- being proud of your progress in your skill on a solely individual level -- without the undertones that your earlier work was inherently "worse" just because you created it when you weren't as skilled.

Fellow creatives, I implore you -- please be cautious about your mindsets regarding your work and your skills. Entertaining the belief that the work you made longer ago matters less or that creating it was some burdensome responsibility you had to endure to get to your current point can not only damage your self-esteem, but also signals to other artists that the process and the enjoyment of making art matters less than making a "good" product, which can be extremely unhealthy and lead to severe burnout.

Signed, A disabled artist who is just really tired of elitism

[jkl-fff]

If the stove example isn't connecting with some neurotypicals, the one that really clicked for me (as a person with Chronic Depression) is the mashed potatoes example.

Imagine if everything you cooked started tasting like unseasoned mashed potatoes. Meat, vegetables, grains, fruits, dairy ... All of it. Doesn't matter how fresh or ripe the ingredients are, doesn't matter how you prepare it, doesn't matter which herbs or spices or sauces you mix in, doesn't matter how hard you try to make something that tastes good. It all tastes like unseasoned mashed potatoes. Eventually, you'd stop trying to cook anything fun or healthy, and maybe even stop bothering to cook at all. Because what'd be the point when *everything* comes out joyless, unexciting, bland, and blah?

Neurodivergent Can't Do Task Mode(TM) feels like that for me sometimes. Pointless, because what do chores matter when I won't really feel better for doing them, but I will feel bored while doing them and tired after doing them? It feels more worthwhile to try doing something else that might still spark some enjoyment--might still give me some serotonin.

HOWEVER! I don't like leaving things on a downer, so I'm going to share some strategies for my fellow neurodivergents that I've found that help me whenever the NCDT Mode(TM) strikes.

Meds. Brainchemistry has to be cured with brainchemistry.

Outside help. If you don't have any of your own motivation, borrow some from friends and family. If there's a barrier you can't get around on your own, have someone who can go around it do so to let you in (like a locked door) or give you a boost (like through a window).

Change the task somehow into something fun. Maybe your brain won't let you sweep the floor, but it will let you dance to your favorite music while holding a broom. Your brain doesn't need to know that's the same thing.

Distance yourself from the task. Sometimes, you gotta imagine you're Link running your own home or a robot or a pokemon or a pikmin or whatever. Make the task someone else's problem, even if that soneone else is still you.

Enjoyable distractions while you work. Maybe a podcast will take you out of the task enough that it can fade away to just being something you do to keep your hands busy.

Rewards. Bribe the hell outta yourself. If completing the task won't feel like a reward in and of itself, maybe some ice cream will.

Be grandiose in victory and gracious in defeat. When you win, pump yourself up. Tell yourself how proud you are for doing the task. And when you just can't right now, be kind to yourself. It's not your fault, and you're trying your best. You wouldn't be mean to someone else in your position, so remember not to be mean to yourself. You'll come back to it in a bit.

Ok so I've found a way to describe what Neurodivergent Can't Do Task Mode™ feels like to neurotypicals

So you know how you can't make yourself put your hand down on a hot stovetop? There's a part of your brain that stops you from doing that? That's what Neurodivergent Can't Do Task Mode™ feels like

Even if we want to do it, there's a barrier stopping us from doing it, and it's really hard to override

And why does our brain see the task as a hot stovetop? Because when neurotypicals finish a task, they get serotonin, but we don't get that satisfaction after completing a task. A neurotypical wouldn't get serotonin from putting their hand on a hot stovetop, it would just hurt. When we can't do a task, it's because our brain knows that the task will hurt (metaphorically) and wants to avoid that.

It's not that we're choosing not to do the task, it's that our brain is physically preventing us from doing it.

Neurotypicals can and should reblog but please don't add anything

(Sorry/not sorry about the random bolding, it makes it easier for us to read)

[the-very-darcy]

🌶️🌶️In Defense of Spicy 🌶️🌶️

On this fine Overthinking It Thursday, I will present ten extremely serious reasons why using the word "spicy" to describe your brain/sexy fan fiction/art/rescue kitten/whatever is fine, actually.

It's nonspecific. There's a trend online right now of obsessively categorizing people, and acting entitled to any information about them, however personal, that might be relevant to that categorization. And that's bad, actually! A person should be able to reference their Brain Stuff without going into specifics. "Spicy" or "neurospicy" are vague enough to frustrate categorization and interrogation. It functions similarly to the word "queer" in the way it invites the listener to mind their own fucking beeswax.

It contains no value judgement. Spiciness, in the literal sense, is neither objectively good nor objectively bad. It can be enjoyable or unpleasant. It carries no moral weight, and comparatively little social baggage. Can you imagine if we treated neurodiversity that way? If we treated sex that way? As experiences that we all engage with differently, but that are neither good nor bad, neither right nor wrong, in and of themselves?

It's linguistically fascinating. As an adjective in this broader definition, "spicy" fills a lexical gap. It describes a characteristic shared in common by the experiences of: reading explicit erotica, having an intensely visceral reaction to the texture of tinfoil, fighting tooth and nail to survive the grocery store, handling an aggressively frightened kitten, and getting an unexpectedly frisky bite of jalapeno cheddar. What is this shared quality? Can you feel it? It has shades of intensity, non-normativity, and value-neutral challenge. It's a feeling of expected surprise, like stepping into a shower you know is going to be cold. It carries a vague implication of experiential specificity. It's a complex, previously unnamed vibe that is now called spiciness.

It's hard to gatekeep. Its borders are too broad and vague to fortify. You can't demand evidence, worthiness, or proof. Anyone could just wander in and use it. It's good to have words like that.

It's mostly harmless. A rare trait in the vocabulary of describing non-normative experiences.

It doesn't appropriate a necessarily specific term. Specific terms have a way of getting watered down once they hit the common vernacular, which is annoying if you need that specific term. "Trigger" has lost its specificity. "Hyperfixation" gets used to describe any passionate interest. "OCD" is treated as a synonym for "fastidious." Don't even get me started on personality disorders. "Spicy," on the other hand, was basically just lying around describing food that makes your mouth kinda hurt. Ripe for the semantic broadening.

Policing the language people use to describe themselves is a precarious business. I do think there's a place for discussing the ways we talk about ourselves and each other, but putting too much weight on linguistic minutia is inherently divisive. It becomes more about identifying an in-group than doing right by our fellow beings. And cringing at the uncivilized manners of today's youths is as silly now as it has always been, of course.

It acknowledges the interplay of subjective and objective reality. The levels of capsaicin, piperine, or allyl isothiocyanate in food might be objectively measurable, but spiciness is a subjective experience. Some people find arugula too strong, and others enjoy eating ceviche so hot it blisters your mouth. The experience of spiciness is influenced by objective chemistry, but not governed by it. This principle applies to the broadened definition of spiciness as well. One person's freaky, kinky smut is another person's wholesome, borderline-vanilla romance. One person's insurmountable task might be an easy chore for someone else with the same diagnosis. "Spicy" acknowledges objective factors while still centering subjective experience.

It centers an internal perspective. So much of the language around non-normative experience centers an external perspective. The mainstream conversation around neurodivergence comes back again and again to how neurotypical people view it and are impacted by it. But spiciness is an inherently internal experience. By calling something spicy, we lay claim to the primacy of its internality.

It's fun. Feels good in the mouth. In a pinch, you can just use 🌶️.

In conclusion, unless some new information changes my perspective on this, I intend to call even MORE things "spicy."

[theavonbronxstore]

Embrace Convenience with Online Holiday Shopping: Avon is Your One-Stop Destination

Hello fellow shoppers,

There's a light dusting of snow on the ground, carols are playing on repeat, and our homes are sparkling with holiday decor - the festive season is officially here! And with it, comes the exciting yet sometimes daunting task of holiday shopping. Well, fear not, because I have a solution for you all; A way to shop that is efficient, convenient, and keeps us safely at home amidst the pandemic - and that's online shopping.

This year, why not swap bustling store aisles and long checkout lines for a comfy couch session, snuggled up with your favorite cup of coffee? For those who are ready to embrace this change, here is a guide to creating your shopping list and filling those virtual shopping carts from the warmth of your home.

**Creating the Perfect Shopping List**

Before diving straight into the online shopping spree, a well-thought-out list is crucial. Who are buying for - children, colleagues, family, or friends? What are their likes and interests? Putting pen to paper and noting down potential gift ideas will streamline your shopping experience.

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Known for its exceptional skincare and cosmetic range, Avon is also home to an array of products, some of which may surprise you. Fragrances, health, and wellness items, chic fashion accessories, and even attractive home decor pieces - Avon truly has something for everyone!

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With the convenience of online shopping and Avon's diverse catalogue, holiday shopping will be a breeze this year. Donning your warmest pajamas and exploring Avon's offerings will turn shopping from a chore into an enjoyable experience.

Plus, shopping early means you beat the holiday rush, avoid any stock-outs, and ensure your gifts arrive in plenty of time for that special day. So why wait? Grab a cup of hot chocolate, revisit your shopping list, and get started!

This holiday season, embrace the digital era, eliminate the pressures of traditional shopping, and celebrate the joy of giving with Avon's limitless choices. After all, isn't convenience combined with quality the best gift one can ask for? Happy online shopping!

[brutalbacklogreviews]

Rainswept (2019) Review

Bottom line: This game is barely even worth thinking about. 1/10

Rainswept, published by Frostwood Interactive in 2019, is a "character-driven murder mystery game" in which you can't form any meaningful attachments to the characters, and which has a disappointing and bland mystery that the player has no hand in solving. I played the Nintendo Switch version.

Writing

As a mystery game, the writing is arguably the most important aspect of the game. The writing is also easily the worst aspect of Rainswept. The game is riddled with grammatical errors, missing punctuation, misspellings, misused sayings etc., making it very clear that no effort was put into proof-reading or editing. in fact, I would be extremely surprised if someone fluent in English even looked at the game before it was released in English. I couldn't enjoy the narrative at all due to the lack of care put into the actual writing.

The characters and relationships in the game are painfully bland. The protagonist is vaguely interesting due to his PTSD, but every character he interacts with feels like a prop to move the mystery or his journey of self-forgiveness along. We're told that he is becoming more friendly with members of the community, but we don't see any of this despite spending all of his investigation with him. We also see flashbacks from the perspective of one of the "murder" victims/possible perpetrator, Chris, which chronicle his relationship with his fellow victim and girlfriend Diane. Their relationship is completely unrealistic, they have zero chemistry and it's very difficult to empathise with them until the final few scenes with them. For a "character-driven" game, the audience doesn't even get the chance to like any of these characters.

The game utterly fails as a murder mystery. The player isn't given any relevant information until a few minutes before the killer is unveiled, and has no agency in the unveiling. It is a very linear experience, with the illusion of choice barely maintained by letting the player carry out their daily chores in whichever order they please. The player has no impact on the narrative, there is no fail-state as the game solves the mystery for you. Rainswept feels less like a mystery video game and more like a badly-written murder mystery novel that you'd skip to the last chapter of just to get it over with. It is clear that the narrative cares more about the detective's mental health journey than the murder mystery, and the mystery is barely enjoyable or even functional due to this.

Gameplay

Rainswept plays like a modern point-and-click adventure game. Most of the game is spent walking around a 2D plane speaking to NPCs and asking them questions, while occasionally investigating objects. The dialogue sections don't allow the use of the directional buttons, forcing the player to use the imprecise joystick to choose dialogue options. Outside of conversation, the game is a chore to play. The game doesn't tell the player that there's a run button (ZR, R2 etc.) despite it being sorely needed. Even with the run button, the gameplay just feels like busywork. A fast-travel option would've been greatly appreciated here. The game also features about 3 classic point-and-click-esque busywork fetch-quests. These feel completely out of place and serve no purpose other than padding gameplay time.

The game's performance leaves a lot to be desired, at least on the Switch. Loading screens are quite long and occur very often considering the game's limited locations and simple presentation. The screen often flashes bright white after loading, which is very jarring. I also ran into a bug where I couldn't move after dialogue, and had to replay about 5 minutes of conversation as there is no manual save or skip text option. Pressing the X button allows the player to see every object or person that can be interacted with... as well as everything that could have been interacted with at any point. If a character had been standing in a certain location, the interact icon will remain in that spot for the rest of the game, even if there's nothing there, which makes investigation quite confusing at times.

Presentation

The game is visually heavily inspired by Night in the Woods, and it's as if the artist/s just lifted certain elements of NitW's art style without understanding why they worked. The style is very simple, both backgrounds and characters having little detail, and would've looked much better if the colour schemes were also less realistic, a more vivid and stylised colour scheme may have suited the art style more. Another element lifted from NitW are the dialogue boxes, black with coloured text to show who's speaking. Rainswept completely misuses these, however, as there seems to only be 3, maybe 4 dialogue colours shared between the cast. This makes it very difficult to keep track of who's talking in situations where two characters have the same text colour. It's clear here that the developers just wanted the visual flair while ignoring the utility of this aspect of NitW's visual style.

The animations in this game are simple yet poorly executed. Characters often teleport between animations, sometimes even teleporting to a different location in the scene completely. Walking and running animations make characters look like eggs balancing on sticks for legs. The animation just adds nothing to the game.

The character models are very simple, with their only facial feature being their eyes. This works for most of the game, however there are a couple of instances, which are intended to be more emotional, that feature close-ups of the character's faces with the most terrifyingly hilarious eyes imaginable, or just with the game's laughably poor animation. The ugliness of the characters in these scenes completely ruins any potential for an emotional response, for instance I found myself laughing during the flashback to the murder/-suicide.

The game features pretty good music for the most part, however there is a single track that feels completely inappropriate and out-of-place whenever it appears. Throughout the game, the protagonist has distressing dreams, which are undercut by a fun and upbeat vocal track that doesn't fit in the slightest. Otherwise the music usually fits well with the game, nothing to write home about but no complaints.

Conclusion

This game has "very positive" reviews on Steam right now, which may sway people, but this game is truly awful. The story is boring, the mystery is basically non-existent, and the visuals are so bad at points that they completely ruin any possibility the game has at eliciting an emotional response in the audience. The game suffers from a very clear lack of care, likely from the publishers, while the developers leaned a bit too hard on their inspirations and forgot to make something original that can stand on its own merits. This game is a complete waste of time and truly isn't worth investing your time or money in.

[steam-carpet-cleaners-e-j8h]

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