so the other day i was thinking about that one “trope” done in a lot of fancy illustrative works that are depicted with a character interacting very affectionately with a skeleton and/or a lifeless corpse, wether it be dancing, hugging or kissing it gently, and that concept has always captivated me. 

so i got to thinking, “what specific au do i know of that i could possibly bring that concept to life through?”

and then i remembered…

Dib doesn’t deserve the shit he gets.

They are thus liable to develop a pattern of compulsive caregiving in later life.

The result in adult life can be a personality devoid of fun,

and feeling the weight of the world on their shoulders. 

Depression and anxiety, 

as well as over-sensitivity to others 

and an inability to assert their own needs, are further identifiable characteristics. 

In addition, there may also be an underlying rage against a parent for not having provided love, and for exploiting the child for their own narcissistic needs.

While Atlas personalities may appear to function adequately as adults, 

they may be pervaded with a sense of emptiness and be lacking in vitality.