#indipost

for example, was anyone going to tell me about the marionettes they used for one of the DLC announcement trailers? because i'm sorry, but-

this is the most adorable thing i've ever seen.

i can't believe how detailed he is too; that at least looks like real glass and real metal. this is such a good marionette, and the fact he's a marionette on top of that, you have to be so careful with puppets like that. yeah, he had to be a marionette if they wanted to translate him properly, but still it's incredible how much effort goes into the visual presentation for this series.

for now, here's a classic Dr. Indigo post where i ramble about my favorite modern rubberhose character, Chef Saltbaker. like let's talk about his animation:

... good god i love h- i mean, i uh i think about the way they animate Saltbaker a lot. like so much time and detail gets put into how all the characters move, but something about the way they bring him to life is so much fun to watch. like he has so much personality, with the adjustment of his scarf and the way he prepares the ingredients. not to mention he's a character made out of glass, so it's technically impressive watching him as a translucent 2D character move against the background the way he does.

it makes me wonder how they were able to get that effect. i would think it's a modern clear/translucent layer over a hand drawn background, but I really can't say knowing it is all hand drawn.

so much attention goes into him specifically, they could've just given him grey-blue skin and called it a day, but they went above and beyond to make this a character that stands out like this. they gave so much love to this game, and i think that's wonderful.

play along is essentially like mirroring on a deeper level, in which they will mentally replicate the reality awareness of their "play partner" and take on prominent personality aspects that are fitting to both parties involved. both animate and inanimate objects can be play partners; anything they can express themselves to, or "play along with", they will.

... Okay, that is a terrible April Fool's joke-.

It ain't a joke; the doctor's really dead!

Well then how are we still communicating?

Figments live on after a creator dies, ya know that! Just lookit Kermit!

Yeah, a sensationalized character, you idiot. Don't you read the doctor's posts?

i put my pencil on my desk and my head in my hands. a feeling of hopelessness creeps onto me again, and i'm left struggling with my own mind and my own heart.

it's maddening. it's just...

Honey?

i look up from my thoughts, staring ahead for a moment. a feeling of relief washes over me, and i feel my body fall into a warm, snug embrace. i don't even have to turn around to know who it is.

besides, what would the point of turning be? Dr. Harvey only exists in that game and in my mind. not that i... really minded that. it was for the best.

There you are, dear. Are you alright, Ozzy?

i'm fine, i tell him. there's just so much on my mind. i'm just trying to keep busy.

May I... recommend a little sleep? It'll be a good way to occupy your time while getting well-earned rest.

you can try, but i'm afraid it won't work. as tired as i am, i can't force myself to sleep. believe me, i've tried.

Perhaps we could get you on some sort of medicine. I mean, a little extra help in that regard never hurt anyone. I could even run a few tests, check your labs for the best match. I am a man of science like you.

we study wildly different things, Harvey. i appreciate your help, but in reality, the only thing you can do is comfort me. and advise me. because all i can think to do is to go into the mines or some place and knock myself out-

Ozzy, don't even joke about that! I have nightmares about that sort of thing. Ever since that scare, in fact, I've had nightmares!

... you have? i... i didn't know, pretzel bun. i'm sorry. you're right, i do need to take better care of myself. the problem is... my body is refusing any kind of help. no matter how hard i try, i can't do anything about it. nobody's suggestions are helping, either. no offense.

I have noticed that. And no offense taken, I know your heart. Though, I'm ashamed to admit it, I'm not too familiar with the rest of you; it has been a moment since we've been together... Maybe we should look into some sort of vitamin for now? I thougjt I saw you bought gummy vitamins recently.

... i did, yeah.

Try taking some of those for me. Don't worry about being consistent or anything; just try those once and see how you feel. Maybe try the melatonin one more time, even if you don't think it works. It's better than nothing.

... i will try. for you, Harvey.

That's all I can ask of you. You're going to feel better soon, and I will be here with you until you do. And beyond that, too. I promise. I love you so much, my Indigo.

the sensation of soft lips kiss my cheek and my forehead. his voice drifts away, but the embrace lingers. it'll envelop me for as long as i allow it.

anyways, i'm still drawing rodhands and i'm still fixing up the puppetology post, but... i couldn't help myself, i did clean up another Chef Saltbaker sketch in Clip Studio Paint.

i just want the fandom to appreciate him and his sparks...

but also also, hey, what if i started drawing more of my own characters on top of that? i'm still working on Monster House on top of everything (although it's been a moment since i opened the script for it), so maybe i'll even let y'all see into some of the worlds i've sparked to life.

especially since i'm realizing i dropped a whole character on you without any explanation. for now, just know this is Dr. Langley Shrink, and his name is sort of punny.