it's time to judge everyone

[thedarkbond]

IC HOT OR NOT
(get in here newbies you're invited too)
Through some miraculous meme happening, characters in the game will have 1-5 photos of themselves uploaded onto some imageboard type gallery. Even you, serious characters who wouldn't usually involve themselves with these kinds of shenanigans. Especially you.

1. Post your character, give a pic or two! Don't post anything too spicy (a.k.a. don't be nsfw, guys, that's for the game proper)
2. Character rate each other from 1 (not) to 10 (hot). Feel free to add additional commentary, this is a texting app, after all!
3. React ICly! Flirt, tease, or shit talk. It's all good.
4. If you're uncomfortable with "hot or not", you can substitute it to "cute or not". Nice or not? Maybe???
5. Have mercy on people with slow connections and make your photo embeds a reasonable size! Use the code below to link photos, and change the width number accordingly if your pic is a bit small (or still too big) at that size. There's also codes for uniform image sets here!
<img src="YOURURL" width=300>

Comments

[innkeeps]

alright, alright

don't oversell me too much

[cadeuces]

Isn't that what friends are for? ♥
Unless you don't plan on being as sweet on anyone as you were on me.
I can keep a secret.

[innkeeps]

ahh, i didn't do much of anything, did i?

if you considered that sweet, everyone else is gonna outdo me soon. bet on it

[cadeuces]

You did plenty.
And you should be kinder to yourself, Bardo. You're a wonderful man.
You convey far more than you seem to realize when you interact with others.
I felt very valued and treasured, and we've only just met. ♥

[innkeeps]

what did i tell you about overselling?

they say that a gentle soul sees good in everyone
this says more about you than it says about me

[cadeuces]

It's not overselling to point out your good points.
I'm sure you have plenty more I get to figure out the longer I know you, if you'll have me.
And to be fair, everyone has good in them to find.
Sometimes it just requires a bit more patience to root it out.
You happen to wear yours on your sleeves.

[innkeeps]

[ Hmm, he's not sure he likes where this is going— not because he dislikes Angela, but because it requires him to talk about himself. How wild. ]

is that so? that's the first i've heard of it
the wearing my good on my sleeve part, i mean

anyway, you do seem like the patient sort
too patient, if you ask me

if anyone tries to test your patience, speak up
i'll be stern with them

[ Can you hear the laugh over this text? It's there. ]

[cadeuces]

( It's ok, she won't pry just yet. They'll get to that later, on their own, as naturally as possible. )

I think it's in the way you regard others with an easy fondness and you tease to keep them just arm's length away, but the moment they press against your fingertips, you can't help but let them in closer.
You keep your eye on those around you like an endeared parent and you care.
That's really all it takes. And I had you pegged from day 1.

I promise you'll be the first to call if anyone dares.
I can let you keep an eye on me as well. ♥

( She can definitely hear it, yes. And can he hear the silent promise of returning the favor? It's hidden in the buzz of that "as well" nestled right in the middle. )

[innkeeps]

[ It takes him a bit to reply to this. Angie... why do you have to be so kIND!

A sigh, and he scratches the nape of his neck as he taps something out. ]

i'll get back to you on whether you've really got me pegged

[ Evasive. But not unkind, since he doesn't leave it at that. ]

you'll "let me", huh
i don't think anyone here's gonna give you a hard time, though

[cadeuces]

( BECAUSE... she already has a cozy place in her heart for you, dingus!! A sizable one, to boot. )

I'll eagerly await confirmation. ♥
And you have to realize what an esteemed position it is!
I don't easily let others look out for me; that's my job.
I don't like to be a burden on others, but I have the distinct feeling you wouldn't much mind.

( See again: "You care". It gives him purpose. When she's seen that occasional dimness in his eyes, she thinks she can do this much and help keep him floating along. )

And while you're probably right, it's always nice to know I have someone I can count on to have my back if I need it.
Thank you, Bardo.

[innkeeps]

[ She doesn't like to be a burden, huh. A strange turn of phrase for someone who doesn't seem to believe that the people around her could be extra baggage; this tells him enough.

The rest of the text also speaks volumes. Her trust in him is misplaced— everyone who ever expected him to protect them has died, or worse— but it's much easier to posture over text.

It's not her fault that she doesn't know. And barring all that, this isn't about him.

It boils down to this: Angela is kind, and that's a rarity in most worlds. ]

i'm willing to bet you're not as much of a handful as you think you are

and don't mention it



it's a nice back

[ Deflecting with humor again... but also, he's not lying??? That booty tho??? ]

[cadeuces]

( Look........................................ She knows. Don't drag her. She knows it's a contradiction and it's unfair standards for herself, but she also knows she's not really much of a bother, either. It's why she thinks Bardo won't mind if she imposes on his time now and again, so he has someone to mind who won't actually give him any particular grief.

Let her wedge herself into your life, mister. )

You're likely right; I don't make it a habit of arguing with my friends.
Have you around is like sunshine warming me through, so I'll appreciate the indulgence. ♥
Even if that warmth happens to settle on my rear end.

( She picked up what you were puttin down, dw. )