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I just finished the EA Beta, I loved the first four routes and their storylines, so thank you for your work. You've built your world and characters so well! But help, Kuna'a is my favorite and it was so hard not to choose him, I just wanted to go help him lmfaooo. We learn a little more about him and every time he appeared, I loved him even more. YOU'RE TEMPTING US, I need help gwdggfhh.

u r so strong for playing all four routes AND PAYING FOR BETA when kuna'a is ur favorite LXKODLWKXPSKSMXKWLA

thank u for ur service soldier....... i'm glad u liked the first four routes even tho literally none of them r ur favorite thats literally so funny to me

i actually enjoyed writing kuna'a's route way more than i thought i would. i say that about each route but kuna'a is different bc i went in knowing i'd have fun writing their route LXOSOSOOS but their character and romance surprised me.

i think a big part of it is bc their character appearances r obviously more on the mystery side and that's liek Part of the Appeal ykwim. so i wasn't sure whether writing their romance would kinda feel less exciting since the big part of their appeal is gone since ur like exposed to them sm during their route. but that guy's actually got some game LOL and their character has more room for more tense moments which the central gang has a bit less of (romantically speaking) since they're all sweet. so idk it was just a lot more fun than i was expecting

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fenir vs. druk

i finished cutting and coding all the va lines today. my brain feels fried but i am Free. we r So Close to public release everybody

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I want to know what the LI would do if an oblivious MC saw them getting down on one knee to propose and thought they had fallen instead and started checking to make sure they're okay.

✨ Proposing to an Oblivious MC

Kayn: "yes.................. i've fallen..............................✨for you✨. will you marry me? 💍✨"

Druk: "what? yes i'm fine, will you---MC can you just--i'm trying to say something important here, i--" u guys start bickering and he ends up just going "WILL U MARRY ME"

Fenir: "what?? no--i---does it look like i've fallen???? oh god... am i on the wrong knee? i've never done this before oh god i--"

Etza: stands up all frazzled bc they're already nervous and u worrying has made them so nervous they can hardly stand it. ends up proposing to u standing up bc they're A Mess.

Kuna'a: just kinda watches u quietly until ur worrying calms down. smiles at the fact they're about to propose to u and then goes into their proposal speech

Aisa: checks themself for any injuries bc ur so right ARE they okay????

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How vocal would the LIs be about their love for the MC? Would they be the shout it from the rooftops kind of people? Would they be the kind who are subtle and don't speak it but show it through actions and looks? Would they say it but quietly and softly?

✨ How Vocal the LIs Would Be about Their Love

Kayn: shouts it from the rooftop. if ppl don't know ur together, takes it as a personal insult. obnoxious

Druk: in public, he's casual about it and isn't afraid to hide it. people def know ur together. in private tho, he is much more vocal about it

Fenir: not very vocal in public (no one is surprised). is the type to say it to u privately and softly tho

Etza: i wouldn't say they're vocal in an obnoxious way but subconsciously mentions u/gushes about u at every possible moment ("oh, that reminds me of my lovely amazing partner...")

Kuna'a: isn't very vocal but i feel like they'd have fun making it known at the worst (best) times, like when someone is hitting on you, talking badly about you, etc, and getting all intimidating about it

Aisa: doesn't vocally make it known but anyone who knows aisa thinks it's very obvious ur their partner bc of how they act around u/ treat u. lets their love be known to u more thru actions

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what would the love interests do if they see mc woke up crying/ or screaming because of a nightmare?

And also I'm so obsessed with Alaris. I love the alaris demo so much.

i recognize ur user asiyaotaku u have been here a long time i thank u for ur service

✨ LIs Comforting MC after a Nightmare

Kayn: puts on some background noise like ur comfort show/podcast to wash away the residual fear from the nightmare and sits w u until u fall back asleep

Druk: brings u into his big cuddly arms so u feel safe. rubs ur back and whispers "it's ok ur safe now" until u fall asleep

Fenir: encourages u to talk about it and listens until u process the dream however u need to so u can fall asleep again

Etza: makes u some tea to calm u down. holds ur hand and says theyre here for you until u feel ok again

Kuna'a: doesn't say much but will kinda just follow ur lead to see what u need after u wake up. will listen, cuddle, etc.

Aisa: prob the most verbal out of the group. talks u thru ur nightmare and points out ways ur safe from whatever scared u in ur dream until u feel grounded again

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If MC had low self-esteem and lit up at positive feedback and kindness being shown their way would the LIs be subtle or not subtle about praising MC or would they find another way to help?

✨ LIs Praising MC

Kayn: would not be subtle. will praise u for anything and everything. their praising is more flirty

Druk: would praise u a lot but keeps it more on the subtle side. like if he notices u worked hard on a dish, he'll ask u questions about it and appear rly interested

Fenir: not as good with the verbal praising (it flusters him) but he might be more expressive about it over messages or something. like he'll message u like "btw that thing u did the other day was cool"

Etza: would do the verbal praising but would also try to find things that u can do to boost ur own self confidence so u don't have to rely on them (they don't mind that u rely on them but they also want u to love urself and see the value in urself)

Kuna'a: it'll be Not Subtle. but i could see it starting as him praising u more like to fluster/tease u and then noticing how much u like it so it goes from like ironic flirty praising to unironic praising

Aisa: very direct with the verbal praise. think they would like say some kind of passing compliment to u but after seeing how much u light up, they'll keep doing it to see how much u like it. i could see their praise flustering ppl just bc its so straightforward and direct

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What's most likely to bring out the LIs protective instincts?

✨ Protective Instincts

Kayn: seeing someone hit on MC (esp if MC doesn't seem to by enjoying it)

Druk: everything

Fenir: seeing MC in an emotionally vulnerable state

Etza: when MC is sick (or generally physically suffering)

Kuna'a: MC getting hurt

Aisa: someone talking over MC or like being generally disrespectful

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Who would the LIs go to if they were having relationship worries?

✨ LIs Relationship Confidante

Kayn: Druk

Druk: Etza

Fenir: Etza

Etza: Kayn

Kuna'a: does not experience relationship worriesKZKZJ (yet)

Aisa: ...also does not experience relationship worries (...yet) LMDK

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Are weddings an actual thing in Alaris and are there any wedding customs the LIs like?

yes i think so! i wouldnt tie it to the government tho LMDKSOS it would moreso be just a ceremony where you declare your love and commitment to each other for the rest of ur life

✨ Wedding Customs the LIs Like

Kayn: first dance. likes how it feels like a fairy tale moment. will break out ur first dance every so often in the later years of ur marriage

Druk: being able to lift you up while ur sitting in a chair. i'm making this up but it's inspired by irl customs. i think to him it would be symbolic of him being ur foundation and lifting u up whenever

Fenir: exchanging vows. i like to think he isn't always the best at expressing himself verbally but he would rly show the fuck up for his vows

Etza: not seeing each other until you see each other on the aisle. i think the anticipation and the way the emotions hit them when they finally see you will be a memory they keep forever

Kuna'a: taking the garter off (u have to wear a garter doesn't matter ur gender. they will beg u), for the sole reason that they think it's sexy

Aisa: inspired by irl customs but i think an alaris custom that aisa would like is bestowing a wreath of flowers over the couple. symbolizes you becoming one and also ur connection to nature

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couldn't focus until i drew this

no context alaris spoilers 😙✌🏼

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Rushed this out but WAHOO YAY ALARIS EA!!!!!!!! CONGRATS CRES!!!!!!!! Decided to make my congrats fanart of the two characters I haven't fully drawn yet!

Even if my broke ass can't play the early access YET 🙂‍↕️☝️I can still talk about how much I love Alaris.

It's genuinely one of my favorite visual novels ever. I'm not usually into super sweet stories but Cres' work is an inspiration for that "take a bite of cake" story telling that's like a breath of fresh air for me with it's mixture of fantastical lore and cute moments with memorable and loveable characters. Cres and their team have been working for years on making Alaris so special and beautiful that it's hard not to reccomend the game to my friends. AND EARLY ACCESS IS FINALLY OUT YIPPEE!!!!!!!!

I've been a huge fan for a while, and I hope that more people will flock towards their work like I did. The art, writing, story, ui, music, EVERYTHING is so memorable. (Had the honor to play Fenir's beta route and had been gnawing in anticipation since)

It also means a lot to me to see more nonbinary characters in romance games. A lil bias there.

Alaris is one of the vns that really got me into visual novels as I watched it's development grow and I cant wait to see more!

Much love to Cres and everyone who helped with the game!!!

Play Alaris.🫵

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so like.. i locked in. perchance. @crescencestudio it's been so long im sorry... i just like show up and scatter these around trust.

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Oh Fenir...

WHEN I CATCH YOU FENIR...

It's nothing new, your reply to the anatomy ask reminded me of how jealous Fenir could get and I just ugh-

May I eat him?

Just a little nibble?

yeah he'd prob like if u nibbled on him a little

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taking care of me for my WHAT---?

cut and coded half the va lines today. so here's a treat everyone

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taking care of me for my WHAT---?

cut and coded half the va lines today. so here's a treat everyone

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holding the LIs in my greedy paws and eating them

I love them all so much, waiting very patiently in absolute excitement 🎉

HEY GIVE THEM BACK!!!!!

i've actually slowly been getting the va lines this past week so we r truly entering the endgame everyone (for EA)

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I love van