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Wait is it poly where everyone loves everyone (Δ, the absolute best poly option that there can be hands down) or is it a V (😞) poly? referring to ???/mc/rook poly.

All the info for the poly routes are at the end of the intro post and on the itch page! But yes, it's a triad lol

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Please let there be a poly with ??? PLEASE!!!!!

There is lol it's the night path poly with ???/MC/Rook!

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Delighted that your inbox is getting the kind of frenzy your story deserves! My contribution:

ROs reactions to a drunken MC tearfully confessing that they have feelings for them?

Thank you! I'm honestly going to be a little sad if a day comes where I can no longer feasibly answer every ask I get tho lol

Rook: Why do I want to make this a possible canon choice-

Beck: Is very gentle with you, wrapping an arm around your shoulder and murmuring he has feelings for you, too. Gets you to bed, and when you're better and sober the next day, confirms that you meant it, before restating his feelings

Rhea: Is a bit panicked. Why are you crying? Did she do something that would make you think she doesn't like you back? Are you just an emotional drunk? Does her best to reassure you, and stays with you until you've calmed down or until you've passed out.

Zoe: Well this is...a lot for them to take in. Probably feels a little bad, because if they'd been more self-aware of their own feelings, or more forward, maybe you wouldn't be in this state right now. Stumbles their way through it, and it's only when the situation has calmed down that it really hits them. You like them. How are they going to handle that the next day?

Lars: Instantly tells you to go to bed. Knows you're not in a state to have this conversation right now. He always want you to make that choice with a clear state of mind, since he's semi-convinced you'll regret saying anything.

???: Gathers you in their arms, whispering assurances until you've calmed down. Gently takes you to bed, and stays with you for the night. When you wake up, and come out your room, you find them still there waiting for you. When you talk about it, they say there's no reason to upset, it'd be impossible for them not to have feelings for you too

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Hi, I really like your game and can’t wait for more but just wanted to ask if you could have ??? Height not differentiate on gender? I have always hated the choice of the M is the tallest then the NB is the middle ground and the F is the smallest, I know it’s a pet peeve but please can you have a universal thing (also if ??? Was over 6”2 my mc would melt INSTANTLY and their brain explode). Any love the game and please take care!

Oh no I understand I actually hate that trend, too. But I also really love F!??? being taller then her male and non binary counterparts so it's going to stay lol

Since exact heights are never mentioned in game, you're free to just ignore it if need be!

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Huh, an IF with a gender selectable RO where the appearance difference makes the woman taller. Excuse me, I must weep tears of joy. What else will they think of next? Blue hair? Pronouns??

LOL literally the decision started from a joke like "oh wow so many IFs change height for gender selectable ROs and always make the F! variant shorter what if I did the opposite lol"

Anyway it brought me so much joy I made it canon

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It absolutely was an instrumental playlist, I listen to those things non stop LOL

https://youtu.be/2Wp-TeWAWn0?si=H2JneWqernoTyOza

Ooooh this is such a lovely playlist thank you for sending a link!

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Hello, apologies if this was already asked before, but I was wondering if you had specific heights in mind for the ROs :0?

Oh yeah these are in the character intro posts (which I should probably link in the main post lol)

Rook: 5'11

Beck: 5'6 (although I'm always tempted to make him shorter sjskd)

Rhea: 5'5

Zoe: 5'7

Lars: 6'2

???: M!??? and NB!???: 5'10, F!???: 6'0

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sdfjlkj i'm so sorry to unempty your inbox but i think original anon meant how would the ros react to someone asking THEM if mc is single, not mc

LMAO it's fine and oops it's late can you tell? attempt #2 real quick

Rook: Tbh ignores the question LOL Dating stage, he's pretty forward that he's the one dating them

Beck: Crush stage, he's just like "Oh, yeah, I think so" Dating stage, he's also just gonna state it

Rhea: "I'm...not sure." Although she's inwardly hoping you're not taken and it stays that way Dating stage: She just gives a Look, before going back to whatever work she was doing

Zoe: Crush stage they're just like "??? how would I know? don't talk to me" asflkjalskf Dating stage they really struggling with openly saying at first, but later on is more comfortable stating you two are together more directly

Lars: Dating or crush stage he's giving a flat "No" to that question lmfaO only difference is he's lying in the crush stage and is being honest in the dating stage

???: Crush stage, whose asking they're still stuck in your head probably lol Dating stage, it's a gentle but firm "Yes, actually, we're together."

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How would the ROs react to someone asking them if the MC was seeing anybody because they were interested? (Crushing and dating stage)

Rook: Crushing stage, he isn't reacting, what's he gonna do? Blow his cover? Dating stage he immediately makes his presence known, although he doesn't speak for you or anything, despite the clear message he's sending

Beck: Crushing stage he's pausing, wondering how you'll react or how you'd answer. He isn't too bothered by it, unless the person gets too forward or something. Dating stage, he's also pretty chill about it since he trusts you and he's right there regardless.

Rhea: Crushing stage, she doesn't want to tune in immediately, but she can't help it. She knows if you don't turn them down, her listening is breaking her own heart, but she has to know. Dating stage, she'll slip her hand into yours and say almost diplomatically, "Yes, actually. They're with me."

Zoe: Crushing stage, they don't want to hear it, especially since they're convinced there's probably no way you like them back? Too awkward to leave though, so they're left to suffer and see if you reject this person or not. Dating stage, they're a lot calmer and secure in their relationship with you. It doesn't get to them

Lars: Crushing stage, he can't help but frown when he overhears. He's not a jealous person, but you know? He doesn't like the look of the person pursuing you either. Dating stage, he isn't shy about sliding an arm around you, making it abundantly clear you're taken. He hardly even looks at them when he does this

???: Crushing stage they're hanging back, not letting any emotions slip through. It is what it is, and why wouldn't someone approach you? Dating stage, their taking your head, and giving the other person the most pointed stare. Depending on just how forward they were, ??? might even appear hostile

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Listened to a playlist on youtube titled “if you die before me I will eat you” and idk why but it made me think of MC and ???

Hello?? This sounds like one of those instrumental playlist videos I like to write to lol

Really like that you thought of them though, I associate the words "devouring", "consuming", and other vaguely, almost cannibalistic words and imagery with their dynamic, especially on certain paths

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How would the RO's react if MC had an accident, lost their memory and completely forgot about them or at least that they're dating?

Rook: This is so tragic with him, like it took So Much for the two of you to finally get to the dating stage, and for MC to look at him like 'haha wow, in all our years our friendship, it's weird for you to be this frantic about me' like all that progress is just....gone. How can he say that in the blank space, the two of you had really and truly fallen in love despite the odds?

Beck: He does what he can about it. He's the type who probably wouldn't bring up the relationship at first until you're adjusted and then explain things. Also is willing to accept that there's a chance that if MC doesn't get their memories back, they might not fall for him again. As long as you're alright, he'll be fine

Rhea: She's frantic over your well being, but the relief she feels when you open your eyes and don't recognize her is dulled. She'll say it calmly at first, that she's your partner. They eerie calm of her voice makes it seem like she's stating the weather. She won't try to make MC remember, but she might ask lingering questions, like 'does this remind you of anything...?' Tries to make it work if MC wants to try

Zoe: They're at a loss at what to do, but they at the very least not going to to default to the awkward person they was back when they first met MC. They go into full Big Sibling mode, and they probably forget to even mention what was once between you two so caught up in making sure MC's alright askjfals it isn't until MC asks why they're going so far for them, that they'll admit "We were in love, before you forgot."

Lars: He also can't treat MC like how he did in the beginning. Even though he wouldn't say anything at first, the stark difference between how he treats MC vs everyone else is hard to miss. "Why do you treat me so different?" "Don't worry about it. Just worry about yourself." Admittedly, I think he'd have too many complicated thoughts about what to do in this situation and how it might affect MC in regards to even he tells the truth or keeps to himself. He'll tell if MC's ever ready

???: They'll be patient with the process. And even if MC doesn't remember, it's not like the two of them can't start over and build something again. Is careful and gentle through the whole process, although might be a little more over protective then they were before due to the accident

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This is not the first time when my autocorrect replaces rook with took, book or even hook 😭 it is allergic to him. I had to manually add his name in and it still refuses to leave it be.

I cant not use autocorrect because my messages will just be halfwritten givberish. Ig I just have to accept that I will never call him by his name correctly.

LOL wow your autocorrect is as allergic to his name as he is to MC's affection-

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Ros walking into the kitchen and seeing mc in just their undies/boxers and having the worst bed head just making coffee while still being half asleep. How would they react? (dating)

Uh, faintly spicy, like just a pinch of spice, but I'm putting it under a read more just in case

Rook: Is about as awake as you are when he stumbles into kitchen. Practically collapses against you, arms wrapping around your middle from behind. Mumbles a good morning against your shoulder, savoring the warmth of your skin. Makes a joking comment how the two of you should wake each other up, you're not sure it's fully a joke

Beck: Depending on whether your a morning person or not, he might be surprised to see you up already. He greets you, taking in your sleepy eyes, brewing coffee and how you're still not dressed. He doesn't make a comment on it, but it's hard not to stare seeing you like this

Rhea: She pauses for a moment, brain still coming online so early in the morning. She lingers at the edge of the hall to the kitchen, taking a second to admire you. It's like admiring a painting at a museum, but she has permission to reach out and touch it. So she takes a step forward, and does just that

Zoe: Offers to help make coffee and breakfast, running a hand through your hair to fix it. Depending on the season and if it's cold will insist you put something on so you don't get cold or sick, taking your hands in theirs to check just how cold you are, pressing them to their lips and blowing hot air in them to warm them up

Lars: "You look more exhausted then me." That's probably a lie, but he's beside you before you can blink. His eyes stay on your face, but his hand falls to rest on your hip. "Let me wake you up." His fingers skim your lower stomach, a ghost of a touch that travels low but not low enough. His eyes never leave yours, regardless of where his hand goes

???: Insists you should go back to sleep the minute they see how sleepy you look. Even if you protest, their words are so tempting, and they've pulled you into a hug, their sudden warmth not helping your sleepiness. "Just a few minutes longer." It's hard to say no, when you feel their skin against yours. It brings you the softest comfort

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You know, I don't think my inbox has been this busy ever before in my life-

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I can't wait for how horrified Rook will be when he finds out the MC is all heart eyes for Lars of all people, lol

Literally every RO is horrified at MC having heart eyes for Lars, but it feels extra funny with Rook

Rook: *constantly having an existential crisis about whether he's a good person or not and how he doesn't deserve to stay by MC's side*

MC: Haha yeah, so, I'm in love with Lars

Rook:

Rook: What

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Read back a little and with ??? and took being the only ones getting jealous I really want to see if this will paly out in the poly relationship in the getting together stage lmao. Like not yet dating but it is obvious there is something going on between these three. Will that be a thing (if thats not too spoilery)?

God their poly is such a mess, and if MC is equally as messy it truly is the most toxic relationship of the whole story lol

Jealousy is a thing, but it's a lot more on Rook's side then ???. Tldr, ??? doesn't see Rook as a threat and honestly finds him a little pathetic, so they're not too concerned about him. Rook on the other hand? He certainly goes through it

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I know why he's like that bc hes just like me fr...we could never date irl because we would never communicate enough to get together in the first place but within the constraints of fiction?soulmates who make it #work i believe in him and mc.

LOL Rook and MC can do it!! They just gotta deal with Everything Else first and then it'll be ok