#i dont have fancy brushes in gimp so im in luck with the character portraits being so small; you can see the details less

[vidra-comprehends]

Ever since I was a kid, I knew I wanted to be a plot device.

Getting to know the DE art style! It doesn't look very close, but now I know what to use for the next attempt. Dialogue template by Nill_Wavidson on Reddit. Transcript and WIPs of the portrait below the cut.

While I'm here, I also want to call attention to this fundraiser for one of the writers of this game! This is a good way to support an actual creator instead of the studio that forced him and his colleagues out about a year ago. 'This is a fight for another day. Today is just about survival.'

SUSPICIOUS YOUTH - Someone bumps into you from behind.

COMPOSURE [Easy: Failure] - Their soft apology is cut short by Kim's Grundstellung RAO police flashlight which has come alive in your hand against your better judgement.

SUSPICIOUS YOUTH - A young adult of ambiguous gender squints directly at you behind your *mighty* flashlight. They seem more amused than bothered. "Is everything in order, officers?"

AUTHORITY [Medium: Failure] - They must have seen you fumble that interview just now...

EMPATHY [Heroic: Success] - Their tone wasn't mocking. You are simply the most interesting thing they have encountered tonight. A rookie clubber, this one.

PERCEPTION (SIGHT) [Challenging: Success] - Look at the eyes. This person is *sober*.

ELECTROCHEMISTRY [Easy: Success] - What the fuck.

- "What the fuck?"

- [Logic - Medium 10] What are they doing here?

- "You are under arrest."

- "And what are *you* supposed to be?"

- "I need to ask you some questions." (Continue.)

YOU - "What the fuck?"

SUSPICIOUS YOUTH - "I need you to be more specific than that."

KIM KITSURAGI - "He has a habit of thinking out loud." The Lieutenant glances at you sharply. Blue and purple lights dance on the rim of his glasses. "No questions at this time. You are free to carry on."

ESPRIT DE CORPS [Trivial: Success] - And you, put that damn flashlight away.

- "Kim, I think this might be our guy."

- "Your crimes *will* come to the light, Deceiver!"

- "But I need to ask some questions!" Try to ask some actual questions. While you're at it, maybe turn off the light before the manager throws you out. (Continue.)

- Put the damn flashlight away. [Leave.]

YOU - Put the damn flashlight away.