!MALDAY! PHANTOM HEARTBEAT

He serves as a father figure to a group of experiments with whom he shares a special bond, while for all others, he remains merely their creator. Initially, Harley was just as morally ambiguous as his canonical counterpart, albeit with a slight lean toward the better side. Unlike in the game storyline, here he worked closely with Doey for some time, personally conducting tests and monitoring the subjects’ health conditions. After his transformation, it was Matthew (Doey) who insisted on establishing at least functional, if not friendly, working relationships with him.

By the time the game’s events begin, Harley has already built trusting, nearly familial relationships with Doey, Yarnaby, and Baba Chops. He also cooperates with the Prototype, though less involved—strictly out of self-preservation rather than any lingering scientific curiosity. For a long time, Dr. Harley and Doey maintained the appearance of hostility, but Ollie noticed inconsistencies in their behavior and eventually guessed the truth. Ultimately, it was Harley’s genuine care for the children and creations that prompted the Prototype to offer a truce, which later evolved into an alliance of their forces.

Throughout the story, Harley evolves as a character without betraying his core nature. He is an excellent father, a skilled creator, a tolerable partner, and yet fundamentally a heartless, detestable person.

As we've already mentioned, in this AU the toys will at some point in history gain the ability to restore their physical forms through experimental clay [and not only that, but for now that's unimportant]. In other words, they will appear as they mentally perceive themselves. During their survival after Hour of Joy, all the experiments had enough time to grow up, so effectively they are no longer children [someday we'll redraw the reference, but for now we'll stick with portraits].

I made a guide on family relationships on Monday, but I still can't seem to post it…