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[ragnarok97071]

<Hmm... Perhaps introduce a stress mechanic? In that you have to find ways to keep yourself calm and collected with what's happening around you so you don't lose control and possibly hurt someone you care about?>

[Empiricist]

<That could work, a stress and external perception mechanic to help establish how the story seems from the perspective of other characters...>

[kj1225]

"Yeah that's DF for you. It does get better as you learn it though. Anyways, I'll see what I can do for the game if you let me look around in the code later. But for now... Well, I'm in between asking if I can give you a massage or if you want to help me surprise Selina with lunch."

<That's a good idea... Maybe add customization for the MC as well?>

[ragnarok97071]

<That could work, a stress and external perception mechanic to help establish how the story seems from the perspective of other characters...>

<Indeed. And maybe separate statistics for each of those close to you as to how they perceive the situation, as an alternative to the normal 'paths' in such games? Events that occur as you attempt to get them to understand you better.>

[kj1225]

<So, more actual relationship scores as upposed to making the right dialogue choices?>

[ragnarok97071]

<So, more actual relationship scores as upposed to making the right dialogue choices?>

"Well, they'd be somewhat related to dialogue, after all, it's a passable tool for making yourself understood."

[Empiricist]

"I'll go with the latter option of cooking for Selina."
Cyrielle writes alternate dialogue for each of the characters, presenting what the protagonist says from the interpretation of the other characters. She also rewrites the narration to be dependent entirely on the protagonist's perspective as well so that what the misinterpretation and bias is two-way.
She does so on a piece of paper.
[MIND:19+17] It's shit.
[MIND:1+17] It's shittier and the paper spontaneously combusts before being forcibly evicted from creation.
"I think I'll work on that part later..."

[ragnarok97071]

"I'll go with the latter option of cooking for Selina."
Cyrielle writes alternate dialogue for each of the characters, presenting what the protagonist says from the interpretation of the other characters. She also rewrites the narration to be dependent entirely on the protagonist's perspective as well so that what the misinterpretation and bias is two-way.
She does so on a piece of paper.
[MIND:19+17] It's shit.
[MIND:1+17] It's shittier and the paper spontaneously combusts before being forcibly evicted from creation.
"I think I'll work on that part later..."

<I could assist, if you'd like. I don't have much experience with such writing, but I have written a few things in my time.>

[kj1225]

<Interesting... Maybe as they understand you more it gets easier to make them understand you? Like with real people.>

Kyle leads to Maria's house... where did he get all those eggs and that fifty pound bag of rice. He also asked Cyrielle to grab the wok.

[Empiricist]

"No thank you, I really do appreciate the offer, but I'd rather be as independent a possible."
Cyrielle washes her hands with soap and warm water before drying them first, then she helps as directed.

[kj1225]

When they arrive Kyle sets to work cooking. It's lots of fried rice. And omelets. He also is making chicken. He has dawned his apron.

[Empiricist]

Cyrielle puts on an apron as well.

[ragnarok97071]

"No thank you, I really do appreciate the offer, but I'd rather be as independent a possible."
Cyrielle washes her hands with soap and warm water before drying them first, then she helps as directed.

"As you wish."

[mcclay]

Bethany smells delicous food and wakes up.
"Holy shit that smells good!"

[kj1225]

Kyle has made the omelets and the chicken is in the rice like it should be. Everything is coming together.

Keith looks into the kitchen and then shakes his head at Bethany.
"Control yourself. He gets pissy if people eat before everyone has been told its time."