Doodles and Thoughts

Figured it was time to update that commission post.

Split Fiction is beaten!

We navigated danger with friendly parent bugs, had a big strong cry over grief, finally got to confront our corporate madman, experienced some twisting of the fourth wall, our two besties got their story published, and Mickey and I will continue to insist they are totally girlfriends until we're dragged away.

Speaking of, massive thanks to @captmickey for being the Zoe to my Mio for these streams. Please check out her streams on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, she has just started streaming Breath of the Wild.

When they're at the end of their life, do they like the life they lived?: I feel like that's kind of a deep question for a fifteen year old. I will say this, before her character development... Kanari was kind of ready to just accept nothing and just let her life go by with no effort.

Their favorite flower, based on its meaning, not looks: I admit I don't think Kanari would really know much about flower meanings but after being told some, she'd probably go for Delphinium which in the Japanese flower language can mean "big hearted," "fun," and/or "ardent attachment." Though honestly purple hyacinth might be more fitting for her.

If they prefer crime shows or medical dramas: Neither really strikes her fancy but she'd probably enjoy crime shows every once and a while. ...Though... at some point they kind of lost their appeal.

If they could keep one wild animal as a pet, which one would they choose?: I kind of imagined a tanuki or even a red panda.

Between werewolves, witches, and vampires, which one would they choose?: Werewolves and I admit it's mostly because I imagine her Halloween costume being one.

Which star constellation is their favorite: Maybe Orion the Hunter? Just because she thinks it sounds cool.

Their favorite song from any musical: As said before, no real world references in the story to fit the latter day Persona games. But: I can't think of anything specific (maybe Sakura might have an idea) but I imagine her enjoying a more energetic song. Or hey, what do you, The Audience, think?

Something that connects them to their best friend (an item):

Spoiler~

If they could choose their zodiac sign, which one would they choose?: Well her birthday is June 28th so that would make her a Cancer. I don't think she'd really care about astrology so I don't think she'd change it if she could. Could imagine her goofing off with pretending her hands are crab claws.

Pancakes or waffles: Pancakes, particularly the huge fluffy soufflé ones that are more like desserts.

BUT: I feel like it shouldn't just be an easy process solved with a dose of power of friendship.

It should be a long difficult process, it should not be a linear healing journey, set backs should be expected, and it can't just be on the person trying to heal the abstracted. After all, you can only recover from something if you actually try. You do not recover by curling up in a ball and say "Nope, not happening, I'll be the same miserable fuck forever" while everyone else does the work for you.

While it's entirely possible that Pomni only reached Jax because she abstracted more recently than the others, she is still in there and I think if there's a possibility of her reversing her abstraction, she needs to put in the effort as well as (if not more than) anyone else who tries to help her.

And if someone does un-abstract, they don't get out with no scars. Mental or physical. It will absolutely still affect them in some way. It'll still be a part of them in some way.

All that said, I absolutely respect the fact that the finale didn't pull a "Power of Friendship heals everything." I love the Power of Friendship but I don't think it would have been satisfying in this case.

I'm fine with the idea of abstraction being irreversible. I don't want to get into arguments with people about this.

This led to me saying:

Okay but now I just imagined after connecting to the internet, Caine ends up unintentionally stealing from some crypto bro's crypto wallet.

Their berserk button: Pre-Shakespearesona, she doesn't particularly have a berserk button if only because she's afraid of conflict.

But (minor spoilers) after some character development, she realizes how much others have controlled her life and gets furious about it.

Why their name was chosen: In universe? *Shrugs*

Meta, it was one of three suggested names by my collab partner, @sakuradreamerz. I remember one of them was Junko but I don't recall the other one. But regardless, I just thought Chika sounded cuter.

Their favorite 2020s song: (Note: like other Persona games, we're going with parody names of recent songs/media/etc but for the sake of the question...) Die for You by The Weeknd + Ariana Grande. She'd probably find it beautifully tragic and passionate.

Their biggest fear: Being well and truly alone

One turn-on of theirs: Honesty. It's something you come to appreciate after being surrounded by people kissing up to your because of your parents or getting thrown back-handed compliments (especially from said earlier parents.)

Their go-to sleepover activities: Eating sweets, watching movies, and she'd probably also enjoy getting to play with makeup and hair styling.

What candles they’d get at Bath & Bodyworks: Any with a floral scent

A moment where they reached their breaking point: I suppose her persona awakening would count for this. Along with a moment late in her confidant/social link. ;)

Whether they’re organized or slobby: Organized