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They updated Tang Xuan's profile to let everybody know that he's the Esper Union Poster boy in both meta and irl.

And that he specifically likes strawberry pudding. and that his fellow Espers treat him to it.

Thank u Lilith bless u Lilith

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Triki is unexpectedly climbing the list of my favorite espers. I admit to dismissing him on the basis of his Joker-kingpin aesthetic, but his appearances in the bounty stories (his and others') has turned me around...

(story spoilers, content screenies. Don't click on if you want to experience it yourself!)

His friendship with Eira is adorable. The way he trolls her on her birthday while still providing a thoughtful gift, showing his respect for the things that matter to her. GEE. Getting to read the birthday letter is such a treat.

He appears in Chloe's stories too, and they develop a rapport. He tries to hire her as a fighter in Graywater, which she declines.

"my olive branch is not about to wither on the vine" is just such a solid one-liner and gives you a feel for how he smooth-talks his way to where he is. These character moments where people connect with each other is what it's all about for me!!

Sure, the writing team is want for another editor or two, but the character writing is quite nice. I almost always come away feeling more endeared to these characters, and like I understand the world a little more.