How would the ROs react to an MC who hates being touched unless they a/ initiate the touch, or b) are waened/asked beforehand? I have ✨ trauma ✨ related to being ✨ forcibly held ✨ whenever I was ✨upset ✨ and then not released until I ✨ stopped outwardly expressing my upsetness ✨ but whenever I tell people not to touch me they shoot me this look like I'm being an asshole for establishing my boundaries. I know the ROs wouldn't be that type of person but! Sometimes the reassurance is nice 💜
All the ROs would respect a person’s boundaries and wouldn’t want to cause them discomfort or harm, but the MC isn’t written as someone who has a touch aversion, just to forewarn you. I don’t want you to be uncomfortable.
And this next part is to everyone who has sent in similar asks along this line:
I’ve gotten a lot of questions about MCs and having fears around being touched or intimacy or sex. Or not being interested in romance or sex at all. How you feel is 100% valid, but this game focuses quite a bit on the romance between the MC and the RO of their choice, and it includes kissing and physical touching at the very least, though sex can be turned down.
I’m still in the process of writing this game, so I can’t say for certain what will or won’t happen in every scene yet, but there will be instances of the ROs touching the MC to pull them out of the way of danger, for example. Or perhaps a comforting pat on the shoulder. And there will be kissing and touching each other in a romantic nature at the very least.
If any of that would make you uncomfortable or would be something you’re not interested in, I would rather you not play Twin Coves for your own well-being. I really do not want anyone to be uncomfortable or upset. There will be content warnings for the game, but perhaps wait until the game is out and have someone play it beforehand to make sure it’s safe for you or ask the community. There are many kind people here who will tell you if something that upsets you is in the game. This goes for anyone that has any kind of trigger. Please stay safe.
Also, the MC is a character in their own right. They have their own thoughts and feelings and personality, to a certain extent. They are not what I would call a “blank slate” character. You can decide their name, gender, pronouns and general appearance, but there are canon things about them that cannot be changed. You’ll get a feel for them in the demo, and if they’re not for you, that’s okay! That’s what the demo is for!