There is a particular kind of pain, elation, loneliness, and terror involved in this kind of madness. When you're high it's tremendous. The ideas and feelings are fast and frequent like shooting stars, and you follow them until you find better and brighter ones. Shyness goes, the right words and gestures are suddenly there, the power to captivate others a felt certainty. There are interests found in uninteresting people. [...] Feelings of ease, intensity, power, well-being, financial omnipotence, and euphoria pervade one's marrow. But, somewhere, this changes. The fast ideas are far too fast, and there are far too many; overwhelming confusion replaces clarity. Memory goes. Humor and absorption on friends' faces are replaced by fear and concern. Everything previously moving with the grain is now against — you are irritable, angry, frightened, uncontrollable, and enmeshed totally in the blackest caves of the mind. You never knew those caves were there. It will never end, for madness carves its own reality.
Today’s disabled character of the day is Kay Jamison from Heart Fragment, who is blind and has bipolar disorder
Requested by @ultimate-author
[Image Description: Drawing of a man holding his right hand to his face while facing the viewer. He has blue eyes and orange hair. He is wearing blue jeans and black shirt with a red star on his lower right.]
Because it's still occupying my mind. Also spoilers for Book 1 and Book 2!!
Natalia is THAT girl. She takes care of herself. She has a full skincare routine she carries out every week.
She once offered Teryl one of those shiny, silver face masks
He accepted it. And then asked for another one. And another one.
Cue Clive entering the shack. Two long-haired men with silver faces greet him. He doesn’t remember much about what happened after that.
Shannon has some beef with some bigger bakery corporations (because she’s just BETTER.)
No joke, they sent her a cease and desist email to literally stop handing out free pastries (she made herself) because people stopped purchasing from their stores during that period of time
Jasper sometimes uses the nickname ‘Lia’ for Natalia
Xani is kind of fluent in Spanish
Gray has his own StarxSocial account that Xani helped set up
He doesn’t post a lot on there, he mainly uses it for keeping up with news and… pop culture - in order to try and connect with Xani because god knows what the youth of the time are interested in
From time to time, he will get logged out and will have to ask his daughter how to log back in
“Girl. What’s my password.”
“Sigh. It’s Learntowritedownyourpassword. And both of our birth years.”
“…doesn’t work.” “I didn’t mean it literally!!”
As a result of his mutation, Jasper actually has (retractable) wolf-like fangs! No, he’s not a vampire. No, he won’t bite you to suck your blood. (Although I’m sure a lot of you would loooove that)
Like the rest of his (presumed) powers, he refuses to use his fangs. Though, they may come out simultaneously when his eyes switch colour
Clive has the most horrendous experiences whenever a barista attempts to write his name on a cup
Sometimes he’ll just blurt out a random name that is nowhere close to his out of panic and when his coffee is completed he’ll just be sat there wondering
“Who’s Jonathan and why is he not collecting his coffee what a weirdo"
“……………….wait I’M Jonathan-“
Xani once witnessed Lana mix her own coffee by also dumping a whole energy drink into it
“I am going to die.” And then she chugged the whole thing
Shannon has gossip sessions with Kay.
They are genuinely both nice, caring and drama-free individuals but sometimes they'll hear about the stuff happening around them and be like, "omg we have to talk about this"
Lana may have fallen for her boyfriend first, but he fell way harder
She got Inigo hyperventilating, giggling, blushing and kicking his blankets!!!
His sketchbooks quickly fill up with images of her and her flowing blue hair (I swear I will draw these two prompts someday. SOMEDAY)
Natalia is quite OP at video games, despite initially not having much experience?
"Teryl, you hand me over that controller right now because I swear I will burst a vein if you spend 20 more seconds on this level struggling"
If the group ever go out in public together, she's in charge of co-ordinating their outfits if she is not satisfied because she knows her fashion 💅
But there will be times where she accidentally matches with Jasper??? Which is completely unintentional?
Natalia is forever a victim to Teryl
"is that my shirt." "sorry sweetie can't help the fact it looks better on me"
When you discover the secrets of your family's past, Kay is the first ally to appear. Kay does not define himself by the fact that he is blind; rather, he is dependable, energetic, and cheerful - like sunshine. But sometimes his happiness somehow feels like a mask that he puts on...
Note: Most endings have multiple ways of getting to them. This is a guide to guarantee you get them all, but feel free to mix and match or experiment with your own ideas!
Endings Overview
(for those who don't want a full guide, just the general idea of how to get the endings; if you want a step-by-step guide instead, keep reading!)
Kay branch 1 criteria: Certain traits will add points towards this branch. Branch 1 can be unlocked by focusing on the following traits: cautious, paranoid, nosey OR by having a heart that is orange or lower.
Kay branch 1, good end, romantic: end the route with a pink heart or higher
Kay branch 1, good end, platonic: end the route with an orange heart or lower
Kay branch 2 criteria: Branch 2 can be unlocked by focusing on the following traits: extremely high trust (bar to full is dark colored or almost fully dark colored), extremely low ego/selflessness (bar is pastel colored or almost fully pastel colored) OR by avoiding the traits paranoid, cautious, and nosey OR by heart that is pink or higher OR by selecting dialogue options that reinforce Kay's dependence on you.
Kay branch 2, good, romantic: end the route without any bad endings and you are guaranteed this, as there is no platonic end in branch 2
Kay bad ending 1: two potential moments can bring on this ending. 1st option is to keep your points with Kay low (a green heart or less is recommended) OR have the paranoid trait unlocked during Friday of Act 2. 2nd option is to have the paranoid trait unlocked during Sunday of Act 3
Kay bad ending 2: on branch 2 of Kay's route, have the nosey trait OR select to "search a bit more" when prompted
Kay bad ending 3: on branch 2 of Kay's route, have a dagger heart next to Kay's name
Kay bad ending 4: on branch 2 of Kay's route, choose "leave now" when prompted
Full Walkthrough - Common Route
Speak your mind
Steam achievement granted when meeting Shannon: "Best Friends Forever"
Talk to her anyway
Ignore him and say nothing
Sit across the room
Search your father's name
Read the obituary as well
Steam achievement granted when finishing on your laptop: "Finding Answers"
I guess that wouldn't be so bad
Don't ask her
Nice to meet you
Steam achievement granted when meeting Kay: "Mr. Sunshine Smile"
This is a bit too much to take in
No
3 updates will show up on your phone in the bottom right corner, check all of them
Knock first
Say you don't care
ask all the questions available
Pull away
Have a quick nap first
Steam achievement granted shortly after choice: "Nightmare or Daymare"
Tell Kay about it
You can
1 update will show up on your phone in the bottom right corner, check it
Wait for him to speak
Admit that's the reason
Sure
CREATE SAVE POINT 1
Go back home
Steam achievement granted shortly after choice: "Can you hear me!?"
RELOAD SAVE POINT 1 after getting the achievement
Go look at clothes
I'll try some things on too
CREATE SAVE POINT 2
The black and white one
You look great
RELOAD SAVE POINT 2
The pink and blue star print one
You look great
RELOAD SAVE POINT 2
The aqua blue one
You look great
No
Ask if you can draw Kay
Talk about something else
It would have been bad either way
Don't disturb them
1 new update will appear in the bottom right corner phone at night time after a scene transition, click it for a bonus CG
Search anyway
Try turning it back on
1 update will show up on your phone in the bottom right corner, check it
Steam achievement granted shortly after viewing phone update: "Project NMCI"
Yes
Yes
Kay
The panacea
No
Superpowers
...a good power to have
I won't do it again
I hope you open up to me more
Your father
Where have you been?
Your father
Not really
Jasper
Sure, let's go
Sit down beside him
Nice outfit
Steam achievement granted when meeting Natalia: "Fancy Outfit, Odd Demeanor"
The smoothie bar is nearby
Something simple/classic
You can come tonight if you want
Suggest joining StarxSocial
Yes
Kay
Scream
Who are you chatting with?
Talk about Kay
Yes
What was that post all about?
1 update will show up on your phone in the bottom right corner, check it
Tell me more about his powers
Am I going to survive this...?
Shannon will worry if I'm late...
Tell Shannon about Kay going missing
Why would I tell you that?
Steam achievement granted when meeting Clive: "Suspicious Werirdo"
1 update will show up on your phone in the bottom right corner at night in your bedroom, check it
Steam achievement granted when meeting Jasper: "Knife-Wielding Antagonist"
type in the name "Ceaton"
Steam achievement granted when you type in the name Ceaton: "That's Your Name, Right?"
Reach out to the hand
Steam achievement granted when you grab the hand on the first choice: "Trust in the Hand"
I don't trust him enough to tell him
You can come again
Select the orange/red fragments
Steam achievement granted when you select the fragments: "Fantasy Select"
Fantasy Intro / Act Zero
CREATE SAVE POINT 3
I don't think so
Tell him about the dream with Kay
Don't text her
I'm going to stay inside
I am scared, to be honest
Ask her about it some more
an eye symbol will appear at the bottom right of your screen, click it to read Lana's heart
I'm sorry for my outburst last time...
Touch his arm
I promise
Well...
Mention Kay going missing
Refuse to be friends with him
I don't trust him
Pancakes are great!
I don't want to talk about it
Walk in silence with him
an eye symbol will appear at the bottom right of your screen, click it to read Clive's heart
I need to keep an eye on him
when the beach search screen appears, find the orange feather in the water towards the center left of the screen
I'm happy
Kay Act One
So... what shells did you find?
Fine, I admit defeat
I should plan my next move
I need to look eventually!
Don't set it up for him
Cream and sugar
I'm not sure
I really miss him
Make something up
I prefer you don't pry anymore
I need to save Kay!
an eye symbol will appear at the bottom right of your screen, click it to read Jasper's heart
Investigate
Find the letter on top of the cliffs, close to the center of the screen
Climb anyway
I dunno...
Don't give up
I still want him back!
Kay Act Two
We are friends
Maybe a little... (for romantic ending) OR Quit teasing me (for platonic)
We'll just say we're friends
I'll get a sleeping bag for you
Whisper that he'll be okay
Ask Kay if it's okay
I'll help him interact with others
Go somewhere with Kay
1 update will show up on your phone in the bottom right corner in the kitchen during breakfast, check it
CREATE SAVE POINT 4
Jam
RELOAD SAVE POINT 4 AFTER GETTING THE BONUS CG WITH JAM IN IT
Syrup
Don't offer
I liked your smile
Yours makes me feel different
Tuck him into bed
Wake him
I promise
I do
Hold onto his hands (boosts romance) OR emphasize that he's safe (for platonic ending)
1 update will show up on your phone in the bottom right corner while in the living room prior to texting Shannon and/or calling your father, check it
Don't text her
...
It's rough
No
CREATE SAVE POINT 5
The Pirathon nature trail
I'm trying my best
Romance (boosts romance) OR happiness (for platonic ending)
Their music helped me through a lot
I wish I could show it to Kay
Cheer
That is a reason
I don't think of it that way
Grab his hand (romantic) OR reassure him (platonic)
They're not you
Run away
Steam achievement granted when you choose 'go back to him' or if you have high enough romantic points: "I Believe In Him"
Leave
Kay Act Three
Jasper is your past
...raised to hate me
No
...he's kind of cute (romantic) OR he's a good person (platonic)
1 update will show up on your phone in the bottom right corner when you get the Kay chibi CG, check it
You were pretty close
Say you aren't sure
I like short people (note: option boosts romance. If you want the achievement but want to ensure you get a platonic ending, create a save point here and then reload to choose the other option)
Steam achievement granted when you choose 'I like short people': "Short = Cute"
Go check on him
Stay back
Don't beat yourself up about it
I am afraid
Hand them to Kay
Ask Kay if he wants to tell her
You ARE Kay
Steam achievement granted if you selected all the choices above so far: "Come To Terms With It"
Why would you want me to do that?
I don't mind
Tell him what he wants to know
Kay End Branch 1
Hold him close (romantic) OR continue holding his hand (platonic)
I don't mind (romantic) OR either other option (platonic) (note: choice only occurs if you have at least a yellow heart with Kay at this point)
Ask him again if he has a preference
I want to see you (romantic) OR Yes, definitely (platonic)
I feel that way too (romantic) OR I care about you, as a friend (platonic)
Steam achievement granted for reaching Branch 1 ending: "The Sun Will Rise"
RELOAD SAVE POINT 3
Fantasy Intro - Guide to Branch 2
Maybe we can hang out
Tell him about the dream with Kay
Text her
let's meet up soon
I guess I'll go sit outside for a bit
I am scared, to be honest
Leave the subject alone
I'm sorry for my outburst last time...
Touch his arm
I promise
I definitely don't regret it!
Mention Kay going missing
Give him the benefit of the doubt
I do prefer waffles, actually
Yes... I want to talk about it
Ask about his interests
Maybe I should give it a try someday
find the feather in the water near the center left of the screen
I'm happy
Kay Act One
So... what shells did you find?
Fine, I admit defeat
I should get some rest
I need to look eventually
Don't set it up
Tea
I'm not sure
I really miss him
Make something up
It's alright
I need to save Kay!
Rest for a while
Sure
I still want him back!
Kay Act Two
We are friends
Maybe a little...
We'll pretend to be dating
Steam achievement granted when you choose 'pretend to be dating': "Fake Date"
You can sleep in the bed
CREATE SAVE POINT 6
Whisper that he'll be okay
Ask Kay if it's okay
I'll help him interact with others
Spend the day together at home
1 update will show up on your phone in the bottom right corner in the kitchen during breakfast, check it
CREATE SAVE POINT 7
Jam
RELOAD SAVE POINT 7 AFTER GETTING THE BONUS CG WITH JAM IN IT
Syrup
Of course you can
I liked your goofiness
You will
Because I trust in you
I like having you around
Let him sleep on your shoulder
Wake him
I do
Hold onto his hands
Send a message to Shannon
I'm safe
It's rough
Yes
The Pirathon nature trail
I'm trying my best
Romance
Their music helped me through a lot
Maybe I'll redraw it someday
Cheer
You're right, it is
1 update will show up on your phone in the bottom right corner soon after the concert, check it
I don't think of it that way
Grab his hand
They're not you
You don't mean that
Tell the truth
Stay
Lay beside him
Kay Act Three
Jasper is your past
...raised to hate me
Yes
...he's kind of cute
1 update will show up on your phone in the bottom right corner while you speak with Gray in the kitchen, check it
It's okay
Agree with Lana
Approach him
Hold onto his arm
I felt afraid
Hand them to Kay
Ask Kay if he wants to tell her
That's for you to decide
You'd be happy I'm having nightmares?
Kay End Branch 2
You don't need to prove it
I don't see it that way
CREATE SAVE POINT 8
Go back upstairs
CREATE SAVE POINT 9
Search for Kay
I will be
Hand him the phone
Steam achievement granted if you have been consistently checking the phone for updates: "Kay Fan"
I'll go with you
1 update will show up on your phone in the bottom right corner while at Shannon's party, check it
Steam achievement granted for reaching Branch 2 ending: "Brighter Days"
Bad Ending #1
RELOAD SAVE POINT 5
The Pirathon Beach
Steam achievement granted for reaching bad ending: "Goodbye, my friend"
Bad Ending #2
RELOAD SAVE POINT 8
Search a bit more
Steam achievement granted for reaching bad ending: "The demon's lover"
Bad Ending #3
RELOAD SAVE POINT 9
Leave now
Steam achievement granted for reaching bad ending: "Death By Blonde"
Bad Ending #4
Note: There is an achievement in this ending that can only be achieved by having a low relationship with your father. If you've followed this guide so far, you should have the right stats to get this achievement.
RELOAD SAVE POINT 6
Let him sleep
Tell Lana
I want to keep him close
Spend the day at home together
Syrup
Of course you can
I liked your smile
You two aren't anything alike
I want to look out for you
Let him sleep on your shoulder
Let him rest a bit more
I do
Hold onto his hands
Send a message to Shannon
I'm safe
It's not that I need a break
Yes
The Pirathon nature trail
You're right
Romance
I had a crush on the lead singer
Maybe I'll redraw it someday
Stay quiet
It's not because of him
You aren't difficult
Say nothing
They are you
Run away
Lie to him
Stay
Lay beside him
Jasper doesn't exist anymore
... a hateful person
Steam achievement granted for having a low bond with your father: "He's Not Important :)"
