#birdtown-game

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okay but Leir/Odile meeting + the word "blame" as representative of their first encounter got me thinking:

Also I loved the demo. 💕 Have I said this before? Probably. Will I say it again? You bet.

damn you just spoiled a whole chapter 😔 skdsdlkJKFKJFDKJFDJKF 😂😂😂

ty for this 😘

[sinnersandsaints-linwrites]

MC: [dies but doesn't die]

ROs:

literally, like they already had funeral speeches prepared and MC ruined it 😔

[thenumbersgameif]

Okay but fight or flirt is hilarious

robber: give me the money!!!

my MC: [having chosen flirt instead of fight] well hello there 😏 do you come here often?

well if it works-

[beetlebethwrites]

Hi! 💕 Maybe Ruby and Amber?

Questions from here 💛 Thank you for sending in!

Amber: Something you learned from writing your wip

It's a tricky one. Apart from the obvious one that I learnt how to code (badly) I guess that I can build characters that people will enjoy. I love character development so it's lovely to see that people enjoy the characters I made for myself 😅

Ruby: Is there any symbolism used in your wip?

Answered here

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LiSteN!!!!!!!!!

,,,,,i support them 😌

[sinnersandsaints-linwrites]

68. "If I wanted you, you'd know." For Khari please? 💕

of course, dear! <3 

68. “If I wanted you, you’d know.”

There was something between you and Khari, you were sure of it. Others started to notice, too. Hayes gave you a shovel talk about affairs between colleagues, and how it can ruin your partnership at work. Quinn on the other hand looked absolutely melted every time they spotted you and Khari together.

You knew what you felt. Despite the abrasive front, Lortnoc was a good person. They were fiercely protective, and ready to stand up for others, especially if someone was being taken advantage of, or if they were weaker. Behind every rude remark, there was honest concern for you, and a very subtle plea for help.

Because Khari wanted to let you in, subconsciously. You were safety, you were an anchor, you were home. But, they were not ready to bring down the walls that shielded them for so many years. You understood, but at the same time, you just wished that the two of you knew what you were. Were you friends? Partners? Something more?

Was there something more behind every soft touch when they allowed you to fix their hair? Was there something more when their eyes lingered on your form just a bit longer? Did it mean anything, when their first instinct in face of danger was to make sure you are alright? Or when they moved their body forward, shielding you without even thinking about it?

You knew better than to ask outright, yet you did it anyway. It was late, the end of a graveyard shift, and you had barely any sleep the night before. Frustration and sleep deprivation did the work, and you ended up yelling in Khari’s face, asking them.

“I’m not a goddamn magnet toy, stop with that ‘pull and push’ crap! Do you want me or not?!”

You regretted it as soon as you saw their face. The faint shock, slowly melting into a cold, emotionless expression, remind you of a perfectly carved, stone mask. A shield from you. Another wall that would keep you two apart.

It was too soon. You asked too soon, at the wrong moment, and now you may have ruined it all.

“If I wanted you, you’d know, [Last Name].” They gritted out, physically moving away from you. Their green eyes were nothing but cold. 

The distance between you suddenly felt all too real, keeping you away like a wall of fire. You did not dare reach out. Not when hearing a possible ‘don’t touch me ever again’ could break you completely, because that meant all the trust you’ve built was gone.

Khari left and you didn’t even realise, too caught up in your racing thoughts. 

How did it end up going so wrong, when you were just about to have it all?

[sinnersandsaints-linwrites]

63. How would the ROs react to MC who simply doesn't like to speak and prefers to communicate in a non-verbal way?

Khari wouldn't be fazed, surprised or anything, just offer a notepad or their phone for when the MC doesn't want to talk verbally. Is 100% fine sitting in silence and not talking.

Morgan wouldn't have any issues as well -- they prefer silence and don't talk much either unless they have to. They'd offer texting as a solution -- they find texting easier than speaking at least.

Roan would spend entire night researching the topic, and then present the MC with list of what they can do to make MC feel most comfortable. They simply want to help.

Sasha would talk for both themself and MC, so MC doesn't have to worry about talking. They'd bring sticky notes and markers for MC to write with.

Ariel would propose making an easy set of codes, such as one tap for yes, two taps for no, (later more complicated ones) and carry a notepad with pens. They like to keep silent as well, so they understand.

Riven would propose texts because when it comes to gestures and codes their brain gets overworked sometimes and mixes things up -- they'd be happy to fill in the silence though.

Sage finds no issues with this -- and accommodates MC best they can. Pen and paper, texts, other devices, set of touches as a code -- anything. Would likely ask the MC what they are most comfortable with.

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also, all of the ROs would at the same time learn sign language to be accommodate the MC (exception is Khari, who already knows ASL and would use it if MC wanted them to).

thank you for the ask dear! <333

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"and so, we meet again" as told by anon

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