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⟢ "I need you to bail me out." - "Again?" - "...the number of times is not the point right now."

⟢ "I have a plan." - "Last time you had a plan I had to explain to three separate adults why we were on a roof." - "This is a different plan." - "Is it though."

⟢ "You're my best friend." - "You literally just said you hated me four minutes ago." - "Yeah and now I need a favor so."

⟢ "I would die for you." - "I just need you to return this library book."- "I would die for you." - "It's two weeks overdue." - "I would absolutely not do that."

⟢ "Nobody has to know." - "Seven people already know." - "Nobody important has to know." - "I'm important." - "Debatable."

⟢ "This is your fault." - "You made the decision." - "Based on your advice." - "I said and I quote 'that sounds like a terrible idea.'" - "In a very convincing tone!"

⟢ "I need you to pretend to be my partner for one evening." - "What do I get out of it." - "My eternal gratitude." - "I have that already." - "Fine, I'll buy you dinner." - "I want to be your fake partner so bad right now."

⟢ "You could've warned me." - "I did warn you." - "You said 'this might be mildly chaotic.'" - "And?" - "There were police involved." - "Mildly is subjective."

⟢ "I'm not saying it was a bad idea." - "It was a terrible idea." - "I'm not saying that." - "You're thinking it." - "So loud."

⟢ "We need a code word." - "For what." - "In case one of us needs to be rescued from a conversation." - "What's wrong with just leaving." - "SOCIAL ANXIETY, DEREK."

⟢ "Tell me honestly, on a scale of one to ten, how much trouble are we in." - "Eleven." "So a four, roughly." - "An eleven." - "I'm going to need you to lie to me right now."

⟢ "I can explain." - "Please don't." - "It's actually a funny story." - "I don't want to laugh right now I want to be angry." - "You're going to laugh." - "...okay but I'm still angry after."

⟢ "You're a bad influence." - "You love me." - "Genuinely against my will."

⟢ "I followed your advice." "- I have never given good advice in my life, why would you do that."

⟢ "We should do something productive today." - "We could." - "Yeah." - "...you wanna do literally anything else." - "So bad."

⟢ "This is fine." - "Nothing about this is fine." - "I'm choosing to believe it's fine." - "That's not how reality works." - "Watch me."

⟢ "Nobody panic." - "Why would we panic." - "No reason. Definitely no reason. How do you feel about light jogging."

⟢ "I googled it." - "You're not a doctor." - "I googled it very confidently." - "That's worse."

⟢ "Do you trust me?" - "Absolutely not." - "Perfect, follow me anyway."

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When the touch is gentle:

»-♡→ Brushed »-♡→ Grazed »-♡→ Caressed »-♡→ Stroked »-♡→ Patted »-♡→ Cradled »-♡→ Rested against »-♡→ Smoothed »-♡→ Trailed along »-♡→ Glided over

...or comforting:

➺ Squeezed ➺ Held ➺ Embraced ➺ Wrapped around ➺ Clasped ➺ Pressed gently against ➺ Rubbed ➺ Supported ➺ Steadied ➺ Cupped

...or affectionate:

➵ Ruffled ➵ Nuzzled ➵ Kissed ➵ Linked arms with ➵ Nestled against ➵ Curled around ➵ Leaned into ➵ Rested a hand on ➵ Laced fingers with ➵ Pulled close

...or romantic:

̗̀➛ Traced ̗̀➛ Ghosted across ̗̀➛ Brushed against ̗̀➛ Skimmed over ̗̀➛ Lingeringly stroked ̗̀➛ Ran a thumb along ̗̀➛ Tilted their chin ̗̀➛ Tucked a strand of hair behind their ear ̗̀➛ Pressed their forehead against ̗̀➛ Intertwined fingers

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To make this process easier to manage and to ensure it doesn't interfere with progress of the update, we have put together a few simple guidelines for anyone interested in helping.

Guidelines for translation

Read requirements below before applying for official translator:

Please check this sheet (link) to see if your language has already been taken

You should be able to translate from English into your target language

You must be able to correctly translate pronouns used in the English version (including female, male, and non-binary forms)

Basic understanding of how variables work in Ren’Py is required, as much of the text relies on them (Related to the previous point) You should be able to properly create and adapt variables for your language when needed

If your language is not supported by the current font, you should be able to choose a readable free font for the translation

You will be responsible for the translation work in the game, including implementing and fixing any issues if necessary

If you meet these requirements, feel free to send your information through this form. The more requirements you meet, the higher your chances of being selected as a official translator

Thank you so much for volunteering and for your support!

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Character writing/development:

Character Arcs

Making Character Profiles

Character Development

Comic Relief Arc

Internal Conflict

Character Voices

Creating Distinct Characters

Creating Likeable Characters

Writing Strong Female Characters

Writing POC Characters

Building Tension

Writing Grumpy x Sunshine Tropes

Writing Sexuality & Gender

Writing Manipulative Characters

Writing Mature Young Characters

Writing Disoriented but Capable Characters

Plot devices/development:

Intrigue in Storytelling

Enemies to Lovers

Alternatives to Killing Characters

Worldbuilding

Misdirection

Things to Consider Before Killing Characters

Foreshadowing

Story Structure (+ Addition)

Killing Many Characters at Once

Narrative (+ how to write):

Emphasising the Stakes

Avoid Info-Dumping

Writing Without Dialogue

1st vs. 2nd vs. 3rd Perspective

Fight Scenes (+ More)

Transitions

Pacing

Writing Prologues

Dialogue Tips

Writing War

Writing Cheating

Writing Miscommunication

Writing Unrequited Love

Writing a Slow Burn Btwn Introverts

Writing Admiration Without Attraction

Writing Dual POVs

Writing Unreliable Narrators

Naturally Conveying Character Age

Avoiding Repetition of "I" in 1st Person

Worldbuilding:

Worldbuilding: Questions to Consider

Creating Laws/Rules in Fantasy Worlds

Book writing:

Connected vs. Stand-Alone Series

A & B Stories

Parts of a Book (Chapters, Scenes, Arcs, Story Beats)

Writer resources:

Writing YouTube Channels, Podcasts, & Blogs

Online Writing Resources

Outlining/Writing/Editing Software

Translation Software for Writing

Writer help:

Losing Passion/Burnout

Overcoming Writer's Block

Fantasy terms:

How To Name Fantasy Races (Step-by-Step)

Naming Elemental Races

Naming Fire-Related Races

How To Name Fantasy Places

Ask games:

Character Ask Game #1

Character Ask Game #2

Character Ask Game #3

Miscellaneous:

Writing Tips

Writing Fantasy

Miscommunication Prompts

Ways That Fear Can Show Up (Without Saying “Fear”)

When it creeps: • Foreboding — the air feels wrong before anything actually happens. • Ominousness — silence that feels almost... purposeful. • Misgiving — your instincts tugging at your sleeve, whispering, "Don't."

When it hits fast: • Shock — your brain blanks • Startled— your heart slams, you inhale • Panic — thoughts fracture; your instincts beg for escape

When it lingers: • Tension — jaw locked, shoulders up near your ears. • Anxiety — background noise that lingers in every thought • Dread — knowing something bad is coming and having to wait for it.

When it turns physical: • Shivers — cold crawling up the spine. • Sweat, dilated pupils, skin gone pale — your own body betrays you. • Weakness — knees like jelly, grip unreliable.

When it overwhelms: • Terror — too big to think around. • Horror — something has gone wrong. • Paralysis — body refusing orders.

When it distorts reality: • Paranoia — patterns where there are none. • Suspicion — every sound feels intentional. • Unease — the sense of being watched without proof.

𐙚⋆.˚ Trailing off mid-sentence and not finishing the thought 

𐙚⋆.˚ Answering a question with a question to buy time 

𐙚⋆.˚ Laughing before saying something painful 

𐙚⋆.˚ "I'm fine" said in twelve completely different ways 

𐙚⋆.˚ The pause before a name that carries a whole conversation in it 

𐙚⋆.˚ Repeating the last word someone said while processing 

𐙚⋆.˚ Starting a sentence three times before finishing it 

𐙚⋆.˚ Saying "no, yeah" vs. "yeah, no" (opposite meanings) 

𐙚⋆.˚ The overly casual voice when asking something they desperately care about 

𐙚⋆.˚ Talking faster when nervous, slower when trying to control the room 

𐙚⋆.˚ The subject change that's so obvious it becomes its own confession 

𐙚⋆.˚ "It's fine" vs. "It's fine" vs. "...it's fine" 

𐙚⋆.˚ Going very quiet and polite when actually at their most dangerous 

𐙚⋆.˚ Agreeing just to end the conversation 

𐙚⋆.˚ Using someone's full name vs. nickname as a power shift 

𐙚⋆.˚ Apologizing for things that aren't their fault out of habit 

𐙚⋆.˚ The "anyway—" that means I'm done being vulnerable now 

𐙚⋆.˚ Jokes as deflection (always) 

𐙚⋆.˚ Saying the brave thing, then immediately walking it back 

YOU ARE WASTING TIME YOU ARE WASTING TIME YOU ARE WASTING TIME YOU ARE WASTING TIME YOU ARE WASTING TIME YOU ARE WASTING TIME YOU ARE WASTING TIME YOU ARE WASTING TIME YOU ARE WASTING TIME YOU ARE WASTING TIME

no work done no rest gained. literally no point of this at all

A bit of context: this comic takes place quite a long time ago. They were younger and still figuring out how to make things work in the circus. The first version of their outfits wasn’t comfortable, since their bodies are different, which led to the redesign and custom-made clothes for all of them after this incident.

Besides the outfit changes, you’ll also get a small spoiler about Pierrot’s rule! Also! Thank you @destinysquaredfor helping me correct some poses and adjust a few things in the comic!