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picrew used

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picrew used

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Turns out I don't have any of the pictures used saved. Technically, Remus is the only lost one since the rest are still posted on here, but it's been 5 years, so....

good thing that the picrews I used are linked at least

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Honestly, that probably works best. I get Remy, and I don't have to figure out any stats!

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datingdee -> datethatsnake

I didn't have that many ideas for a new url, and after rereading I think this fits the vibe

also updated all the posts and tags to be Janus instead of Deceit!

will update the icon and blog theme at some point in the near future

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I'm pretty sure I made this before the name reveal so.... I will be updating the character sheet at the very least. Edit posts if there are any that need it.

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It's a fun idea, but it would be spontaneous updates no matter what, and it's unlikely anything would happen this year, at least that you get to see. Maybe polls, if I remake the art it would be fun for y'all to have more input in character design.

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A map of the campus and a first look at what you can do where!

Btw, if anyone has suggestions for classes or hobbies, that would be great.

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You don’t feel ready to let Roman go, quite literally as your hand is still in his. The seconds pass slowly while you’re torn between continuing exploring on your own or asking Roman to show you around. Taking a chance – and hoping that the skill points will be in your favour – you decide to at least ask. If it doesn’t work out, you’re more than capable of exploring on your own.

Janus doesn’t move to take his hand back from Roman’s loose hold, hoping that the contact point will help persuade the other.

“Are you sure you have to get back on stage already? I’d love to have someone as charming as yourself show me around...” Janus trails off and moves his hand to intertwine his fingers with Roman’s.

Your skill points are too low for Roman to change his mind, but he finds your attempt charming. You gain +1 Charm and learn the trait Persuasion. You also earn +1 Affection.

Roman slowly takes his hand back, letting the caress of skin against skin linger. Janus' hand hang awkwardly in the air between them for a second before he takes it back to nonchalantly brush off his clothes in an attempt to save face.

“I’ll see you around.” Roman promises before turning around and going back to the stage.

Looks like you have no choice but to explore on your own.

You walk out of the Auditorium and leave the Art Facility. Remus is no longer outside, although his voice is still narrating what you’re doing. You find it extremely annoying, now that Roman is no longer distracting you– Ah.

From where you’re standing in front of the Art Facility, you can see four buildings and the courtyard.

Where do you go?

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You decide that a charming introduction is the best way to go about it. Since the game has only just begun, it’s a bit early to base your choices on your skill points. Not that you have any idea how your skill points will affect how your dialogue gets received since this knowledge is completely new to you. You quietly curse Remus in your head for introducing game dynamics in strange second-person point of view narration. You swear to slowly torture him unless he stops– oh. Okay.

After taking a breath to collect himself, Janus offers Roman his hand to shake and a warm smile that hopefully doesn’t look too out of place.

“It’s lovely to make your acquaintance, Roman. My name is Janus; I’d be honoured if you would use it.”

Instead of shaking his hand as Janus had expected, Roman lifts it up to his lips to kiss it. He feels his cheeks heat up against his will.

Roman has a Flourish of 17, Heart Eyes of 10, and Charm of 14. The combination makes for the perfect hand kiss. You gain +2 Cuteness as he finds your flustered reaction endearing. You also earn +1 Affection.

“Janus...” Roman repeats. He makes the name sound almost sinful. “I have to get back on the stage, but I look forward to running into you soon.”

Do you feel ready to let Roman go?

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This is a disclaimer. Because version 3 won for all the love interests, I've taken that into consideration for the world building. You may already started to realise that something is strange based on Roman's liked traits and gift preferences.

I just have one thing to point out. Remus is the one who set this up, and he has somehow limited Janus' powers and locked away the others' memories of life outside the school scenario.

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Ok the first two gifts sound completely normal for Roman but then we get to hair jewelry and a vial of blood and I’m suddenly both concerned and even more intrigued

I did have reasoning for the hair jewellery!

Historically, giving a lock of one's hair to someone has been considered a sign of love and devotion, especially before an impending separation. It is still a popular trope in fiction, particularly the romance genre.

Hairwork, or jewelry made of human hair, has appeared throughout the history of craft work, particularly those made to be used for private worship or mourning. Hair, considered to be a remnant of the person it was cut from, also has often played a part in myths and legends; in a Swedish book of proverbs, one can read that “rings and bracelets of hair increase love”

(source: wikipedia)

The vial of blood remains a mystery.

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[ROMAN]

AFFECTION POINTS: (Strangers) ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ (Boyfriends)

STATS:

Flourish: 17

Drama: 9

Heart Eyes: 10

Charm: 14

Artistic Skill: 19

Social Awareness: 8

Hobby: Writing Favourite class: Theatre, Music Liked traits: Perseverance, Confidence, Intoxication Liked talents: Swordfighting, Waltzing Gift preference: Red roses, heart-shaped things, a lock of your hair braided into finely crafted jewellery, a vial of your blood

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You decide to check the auditorium. There is a pair of double-doors at the end of the corridor, a sign with Auditorium written on it hanging above them. You pass six doors as you walk through the corridor; supposedly one for each lesson and hobby. There aren’t any staircase to be found, even though the building clearly has more than one floor from the outside. You feel slight trepidation as you push the doors to the auditorium open.

There is a young man on the stage, a very real katana in his hand. What you first thought was a doll turns out to be a very real replica of Audrey Two from Little Shop of Horrors. The sounds that you had heard had been those of the young man fighting the plant, as evidenced by the sliced off vines on the stage floor.

Janus politely coughs to get the other student’s attention. He is fairly sure he knows who it is, but he doesn’t know what Remus has actually done to the others. There is quite a good chance that they don’t remember the world outside of the school scenario.

He gets proven right when the student turns to face him; the monstrous plant having magically frozen mid-attack.

“Oh, I haven’t seen you before!” The student calls out with a grin and jumps down from the stage. It really is too high to safely jump down from, but he sticks the landing and starts walking down the aisle towards Janus. The katana is still in his hand.

“I’m Roman! It’s a delight to meet you. Now, who might you be?”

You have to introduce yourself.

How do you act?

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There are many options for what you could do, and you’re especially torn between two of those. After a lot of consideration, your first action is to scream at the sky. Next to you, Remus is laughing at your antics. The screaming is very cathartic. Luckily, no one is around to see you, as otherwise, you would have lost one social skill.

Janus takes a deep breath to refill his lungs once he has stopped screaming. He justifies the action as a healthy way of taking out his frustration; he would have liked to stab Remus repeatedly, but his ability to conjure items seems to have been taken from him.  He’s also unable to sink out, something that doesn’t sit well with him.

As screaming did nothing to move the story forward, you decide to act on your second idea and explore your surroundings. After some consideration, you decide to enter the building in front of you. There is a sign on the door informing you that this is the Art Facility; here you can take classes in Music, Theatre, or Pottery, or practice hobbies such as Photography, Writing, or Needle-felting. There are currently sounds coming from the auditorium, which pikes your interest.

What do you choose to do?

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The page for the love interests is just a little bit unnerving.

If you can look at it in a browser, I do recommend it, but I didn’t want the mobile users to be left out.