#socially ostracized and/or socially isolated individuals fall face first into each other and choose to keep on

[jahiera]

thinking... something about how lakhesis and gale are on wholly opposite ends but on the same exact spectrum in terms of ... isolation and loneliness, and craving true connection but both bumble awkwardly through it but the moment you realize the other person actually enjoys being around you you express that delight almost ardently and cling to it with both hands. anyways he likes to cook and she knows 40 different poisons + bombs that will kill you very badly. we are caring for each other but in very different ways.

#I'm not exactly interested in the Protection Trope as a Trope insomuch as I am EXTREMELY COMPELLED when two very #socially ostracized and/or socially isolated individuals fall face first into each other and choose to keep on #Caring about each other. on purpose and all that. #they're not mirrors but they ARE stepping on the same sort of paths #AUCK. AUCK. #inspired by me figuring out how the alchemy system works after 2 and a Half playthroughs because of roleplay reasons. yeah. #playing bg3