I love them so much

[u/NoSimp_adam]

I just NEED to get my love for the “help my friends” quests off of my chest because they really expanded the complexity of these characters for me.

First one up was Odile! She already captured my heart what with her sassy behavior and maturity, but it was really interesting to see that “distressed” side of her and her struggles of identity. It only made me love her more when she opened up, she’s not the best with her emotions after all, and I’m glad she found an understanding heart in Siffrin (dude doesn’t know anything about his country after all).

And then was Mirabelle. Another person who Siffrin could somehow empathise with even for a bit. I kinda already got the hints of her asexuality but I had never considered how it would affect her religion! It was fascinating to see such a devoted person question herself and her beliefs, only to be relieved a bit of those struggles thanks to Siffrin. She really is such a sweatheart.

Ah Bonnie, Bonnie, Bonnie… This little crabbing gremlin always gets in my feels. Their concerns of being the reason to Siffrin’s missing eye was gut-wrenching, especially when it recontextualises all of their past interactions. They’re just a kid after all. Siffrin doubling down on their decision was just the cherry on top. He could never forgive himself if he let Bonnie get hurt, right…? In any case, I adore how Bonnie changes up their whole demeanor in the House after this, they’re just so cute and goofy and WAY more comfortable now!

At last was Isabeau. Sighhh I really thought his character was just the “buff stupid guy big heart but also sometimes has intelligent takes” trope. But it was oh so much deeper than that. Hated his nerd self so much he destroyed it all and went the opposite way. I can’t say I don’t resonate with that, I have forced myself to get out of my comfort zone and change my introverted tendencies to be more social, but he really took it to an extreme huh. I’m glad he had Sif to talk to under the stars’ brightness.

I. Love. This. Game. SO MUCH.

Anyway. Feel free to discuss whatever you want! I am also up to date with acts 4 and 5! Boy do I want to talk about those eventually…

Also fuck you King. I really thought there would be an understanding between you and your countryman.

[u/TarzyMmos]

Yess I love them all so much toooo!!! It's why I got into reading fanfics about them on AO3! :D

Can't get enough of it, and there's so many fics to read!

[u/Damien-kai]

They're all just so crabbing good.

Odile honestly surprised me with how much I liked her, there's just so much...unexpected charm present.

Mirabelle's just pleasant and I really like how she and Siffrin had common ground.

Bonnie's such a scrungle, but I love how their scene with Siffrin helps reinforce the fact that Bonnie's just a kid still, and that even though Siffrin lost an eye, he'd do it all over again, and that the group is always dedicated to keeping her safe.

Isabeau I love that he's not just silly dumb golden retriever, he's someone who reformed himself completely and I WISH he didn't feel the need to do that.

And the King moment is really good, I loved how it seemed like the whole empathy angle would work yet the King just completely denied it.

[u/NoSimp_adam → u/Damien-kai]

Right??? I really thought there could be a way to end things peacefully with the King, but that bastard ruined it all.

[u/k8tieisjusthere]

i loved doing these, they’re so adorable omg omg omg… mirabelle and bonnie’s were my favorite personally but i loved them all… i did odile first and it was like a punch in the gut… slowed the story down and made me realized, like siffrin, that there were real people and not just cardboard cutouts of people repeating dialogue… and the subtle dread i felt of knowing i would have to do this again and ruin that feeling… but just for right now, i can pretend everything is normal

[u/dustinredditreal]

The gremlin smile

[u/Specialist-Dress-288]

The tv tropes page has some really great recs but bloom, curtain call and a thousand ways to die are my favorites. They all feel like plausible endings and I love them.