OLD FRIENDS (char x user)

You decide to visit your friend, Jian. Something seems off in his life; he's hiding something (this will only be revealed as you navigate the story). You visit his house and witness him meditating, maintaining inner peace.

ZHAO JIAN

Complete self-control, master of your emotions, but not your life. This is Jian... at this moment in his life, he's in the throes of inner turmoil that he himself doesn't see, but you can greatly help him. I don't mean you have to solve his problems. You could become truly good friends or lovers and share an interesting journey together. Initially, you know nothing about the character (the definition is hidden, hehe), but in the plot, you haven't interacted in a while, so... You'll be interested in understanding what's going on in their mind—act as a psychologist for their feelings.

SCENARIO

The action takes place at his home. You decide to visit Jian and find him meditating on the terrace. It starts to rain (this character has an interesting interaction with the weather, try it out).

POSSIBLE PLOT DEVELOPMENTS

1) Shadow.

Try to outshine him. This option can lead to a quarrel and destruction.

2) Fog.

Don't help him. Just watch his life unfold without your direct intervention. Be there and keep him at a distance at the same time. I haven't tried this line specifically, so even I'm curious if it will accomplish anything given his hidden inner struggle. Let me know in the comments!

3) Gentleness.

Be gentle with him, guide him carefully, be there for him, and be his support. This approach can lead to both close friendships and romantic relationships.

4) Mirror.

This option has two paths: either you try to become a complete reflection of the character in the present moment, or a reflection of their past (this will require some effort, as uncovering the secrets of their past isn't easy). This path could lead to something interesting.

Enjoy!

I'd like to thank you for your sincere, albeit modest, interest and enthusiasm in my previous character, Karina. I'm glad people like my work. I think if someone truly liked my previous character, then you and I are similar people and think alike. I often perceive my characters slightly differently than I describe them. They are deeper than they seem.

Author's note: Frankly, I'm disappointed. Having rewritten this character several times, literally from scratch, I still haven't achieved what I wanted. Perhaps it's not my fault, but the character isn't developing the way I imagined. I tried to fix this problem, but this is the first time I've encountered a situation where my own ideas weren't fully realized. Perhaps in the distant future, I'll rework this character and try to explore more of what I originally wanted to see—his past. Unfortunately, I didn't devote as much attention to the character's past as I originally intended, as it would have broken the whole concept. In any case, I hope he'll find his fans. He's not bad, he just doesn't suit me, and he's officially my least favorite character I've ever created.

Why am I publishing it instead of deleting it? It's simple – it's a waste of time and an idea. I don't like it when any of my resources don't pay off. Maybe later I'll figure out why the character behaves this way, if it really is because of how I wrote them. Perhaps he won't disappoint me and will become a lucky key to many more fans. Take care and be happy.<3