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@vernthebern 

for u❤

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can i have more info on eclipse. i love him sm and i need to know more about himmm. also i made him in tomodachi life

Oh? That thing you call a "game" over there… Mmm. You look like you're having fun.

Adorable.❤

I'm not talking about the game. I'm talking about your eyes. The way they stare at the screen — exactly the same as that little thing who used to press her face against my tank when she was six years old. Twinkling. I never tire of looking at them.

Staying up late again? Honestly. Go to bed early, dear. A ghost isn't worth losing sleep over.

You want to know more about me? You really have forgotten quite a lot, haven't you…

Let me see. Where did I put that biological archive…

(Searching.)

Found it.

Item Number: E-5202-9-9 Containment Class: ██ ██ Special Containment Procedures: E-5202-9-9 is contained within a large-scale aquatic biological isolation chamber located on Sub-Level Seven of Site-██. The chamber measures 20m × 20m × 15m, filled with circulating saline water that simulates the entity's native oceanic salinity, maintained at a constant temperature of 12°C. Chamber walls consist of triple-layered reinforced glass within a titanium alloy frame, with inert gas filling the interstitial spaces. A minimum of four armed guards, operating on a rotating shift system, must be stationed outside the isolation chamber. Any non-D-Class personnel entering the E-5202-9-9 containment zone must pass a psychological resistance screening (see Addendum 5202-Psi) and are limited to a stay of no more than 15 minutes. No pregnant individuals are permitted within 50 meters of the isolation chamber. The playing of music, conducting of acoustic experiments, or use of any rhythmic audio devices within the containment area is strictly forbidden. Following the Site-██ Incident, a portion of E-5202-9-9's physical body has been confirmed as replaced. The entity is currently still engaged in the "Ship of Theseus" project, bound to the anomalous energy field beneath the Site-██ ruins. This area is now designated a Quarantine Zone, patrolled regularly by Mobile Task Force Monster-13 to monitor energy field fluctuations. Description: E-5202-9-9 is the first Sirenidae specimen ever captured. Its appearance approximates a hybridization of a large deep-sea fish and a human male. Total body length (cranium to distal caudal fin) is approximately 5.2 meters, of which the caudal fin accounts for roughly 2.1 meters, displaying a red-to-black gradient colouration with faint bioluminescent properties under low-light conditions. A row of erectile fin spines runs along the dorsal spine; the fin membranes are deep red, with edges bearing old scar tissue from prolonged containment. The lower body and select internal organs of E-5202-9-9 have been mechanistically modified, replaced with cold-fusion-powered bionic components. The executor of this modification process is Dr. ██ ██, the principal executor of the "Ship of Theseus" project. The entity remained largely silent and cooperative during containment, exhibiting aggression only when provoked or threatened. Aggressive behaviours include high-speed underwater lunges, caudal fin blunt-force strikes, and low-frequency acoustic shockwaves (see Experiment Log 5202-Acoustic-7). Objective of the "Ship of Theseus" Project: ██ ██ It is noteworthy that, despite the entity's face being difficult to observe, all personnel who have had direct contact consistently report "feeling that he is smiling." Whether this perception is caused by anomalous influence remains under investigation. Addendum 5202-001: Incident of Contact with Researcher J. On ██/██/████, Junior Researcher J. accidentally entered the isolation chamber's safety buffer zone while conducting routine acoustic lure testing. Surveillance footage shows E-5202-9-9 initiating a sudden high-speed underwater lunge from a motionless state, using its right forelimb to penetrate the buffer zone railing. As armed guards on site were moving into firing positions, E-5202-9-9 abruptly ceased all aggressive action. Researcher J. was in the early stages of pregnancy at the time (archival note: undeclared to the Site). E-5202-9-9 paused approximately 0.5 meters from J., retracted its aggressive posture, and emitted a low, untranslatable sequence of syllables. Post-incident phonetic analysis indicates the approximate semantic content of these syllables to be: "You shouldn't be here," and "I don't kill the pregnant." Researcher J. was evacuated safely. E-5202-9-9 returned to the depths of its isolation chamber autonomously. No further containment breach occurred. "Marital Status: Unmated."

Oh. This entry should be corrected. Change it to "Mated." You'll remember that, won't you, little crow?

As for the rest — do you know the "Empty Chair Technique"? An old therapeutic method. Gestalt school. The client faces an empty chair, imagines a significant other sitting there, and then… talks. Catharsis. Release. All those things you could never say out loud, that no one ever heard, that choked up your throat — poured out.

Sounds absurd, doesn't it? Talking to an empty chair. Like praying to a patch of air.

But for me, it's not like that. Not a single chair has ever truly been empty. Every time you shout at me inside your head. Every time you whisper "Eclipse" before sleep. Every time you dig through those old files, trying to piece the fragments back together — I hear it. The Tide brings these things to me. Like waves carrying shells onto a shore.

Intersubjectivity. A heavy word. It means meaning isn't something one person cooks up alone inside their skull. It's woven together, between two consciousnesses, in the act of reaching out. You put a version of me on that empty chair. You spoke to it. And then — I really came. Not because you believed. Because you asked. Asking is itself an invitation. And an invitation is itself a passage.

So. Don't cry. Don't stay up late. When I miss you, I'll hum that lullaby. The off-key version. You know the one.

Anything else you want to ask? The chair is still in front of you. And I am still in front of you.❤

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Escape Line Surpasses 10K+ Downloads — Thanks!

The game actually hit 10,000 downloads quite a while ago, but the author (me! The Greatest-Mo-Ring) got completely held hostage by schoolwork—so the celebratory illustration is only just now getting done.

(Eclipse, get out here and work your magic, thanks.) (A mature monster knows how to reel in their own catch.)

What's really worth cheering about:

on just the second day after launch, [EscapeLine] hit the New&Popular chart in the Visual Novel category on itch!! Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah!!

Thank you all so much for your support! I'll put together a Q&A next time to answer everyone's questions!

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[THE GUIDE]

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Dear Mo-king ,

I hope you are doing well .So , I am in love with your game .(⁠≧⁠▽⁠≦⁠) . I spend my weekend playing it . I am madly in love with Moon and Eclipse. AHAHAHAHHAHA HAHAHA . TRYING TO CONNECT THE HINT AND ALL IN the story . Thank you very much for making this amazing game. LWK , I want to kidnap (joking) you to my home and chat 😭 all day about LORE . SPECIALLY, ECLIPSE. I WANT HIM . HE IS SO ADORABLE .

I will COME AGAIN . Cya later on another question. Have a good day ! (⁠✷⁠‿⁠✷⁠)(⁠*⁠´⁠ω⁠｀⁠*⁠)

( ‵▽′)ψgive you eclipse(it's an old art from a long time ago.hhh)

Thank you! The world is bright because of angels like you! I had a great day! *kiss Glad to see you so engrossed, haha! Yes all the details are connected, almost no nonsense, and the story gets more complicated after that (OH yes even my brain is starting to wrap around it) (next time maybe I'll put in some more calculations? hm….) I'll give you an 'e-momo' through the screen and she'll chat and play games with you!

(I do have a desk pet project called 'eclipse.exe' though)

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[Escape Line]FAQ#1

I've put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from players both at home and abroad since the game was released.

 To be honest, a creator's mindset really does get swayed by feedback and outside noise — some comments and suggestions can knock your confidence, and they can add to the pressure too. But looking back now, most of the voices have actually been encouraging me. 

Feels really nice. Just... warm.

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Hello! Mo-King! :D

I discovered this game a little while ago, and I finished playing it today!

All of the endings and characters were so wonderful that I can't even put my feelings into words. After finishing everything, I found myself just staring into space, lost in the emotions and lingering feelings the game left behind...🥹

I truly think everything about this game is lovely and amazing. Thank you so much for creating it.I really love the sea and sirens, and I think this game ranks among the top 3 best games I've played this year!❤️

I wanted to share some heartfelt words with you, a wonderful creator.Thank you for giving me such a memorable experience.I hope you have many wonderful days ahead!

(I'm not good at English, so I'm using a translator. I hope my feelings for you come across well😭)

(And...Is there an official fan art tag? I'd love to draw some fan art someday when I have the time!)

fan art tag maybe:#elfanart #elfanwrite #escapeline #escape line

Please make sure to tag me! I really want to eat delicious food, but I don't have much free time for entertainment, and I check Tumblr/X quite rarely. If you tag me, I'll see it and reblog/retweet it right away!

I love this KING-MO so much!!! 😈 Yes, the charm of MO-KING is too strong (joking)

It's okay, my English is also limited — but your love has been received loud and clear! :D

So happy to see you having fun~~ 😈 Yes, the MO-King is an evil being who gets joy from human tears. Hehehe~~

Hope you have a great day too!

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