Thank you very much
Stan5851 for your thoughts and point of view.
I will agree that this Game/Novel is set in an extremely complex world and the characters within are vibrantly alive to me.
Whilst you say that they cannot be measured by dry numbers alone, I beg to differ.
Please keep in mind that table reflects a snapshot in time and is a fair indicator to me of the direction that individuals are taking.
It has nothing to do with Romance Paths or influence/interaction within that virtual world.
Leading up to the end of 6.2 we do see the "
possibility" of change. Currently much, but not all, of the possible changes remain in the background. I believe Chapter 7 will bring those relationships to the foreground and also
reap what we sowed during the first six chapters.
Thank you for pointing me to the Mistress Tess post. I actually missed it. It was interesting but for the most part *
did not* relate to my "
snap shot" opinion.
That post mostly was related to the possible romance/partnership options within that world and how the individuals reacted to each other.
Mistress Tess specifically stated "
note that good/evil can also tweak this but not included here". In my post I clearly pointed out my opinion on how Evil/Good the characters are up to the end of Chapter 6.2
Also take note, the post was from about a year and a half ago and Mistress Tess once again was clear that "
my plans just to make it different since it's not set in stone, lol!".
Can the character change? I really never said they couldn't (except for calling Juliette a Psychopath). I think you missed the point of the information I opined. All it was is the way I see their Morality up to what we have been given. I did state if they were Sub/Dom/Switch and gave my personal opinion in the comments.
Now as for Veronica, we are
miles apart on our opinions. Once again I was only stating primarily their morality up to the end of Chapter 6.2 and not the romance option. Don't get me wrong but I love her character.
First of all, she suffers from Emotional Detachment. Here is a great clinical definition:
Symptoms of emotional detachment
People who are emotionally detached or removed may experience symptoms such as:
- difficulty creating or maintaining personal relationships
- a lack of attention, or appearing preoccupied when around others
- difficulty being loving or affectionate with a family member
- avoiding people, activities, or places because they’re associated with past trauma
- reduced ability to express emotion
- difficulty empathizing with another person’s feelings
- not easily sharing emotions or feelings
- difficulty committing to another person or a relationship
- not making another person a priority when they should be
That pretty much checks all the boxes with Veronica. She suffered great trauma and was at the mercy of an extreme sadist (Alexander) growing up.
I did look at your post on Veronica. You do paint a lovely "and they lived happily ever after" picture. I truly would like that. She is a Genius. She suffered greatly at her Fathers hands. She basically wished that Callista was her Mom (and Callista blamed herself partially for the way Veronica turned out). Examples below (
Gambit Queen = Callista, ?????? = Veronica):
Callista (To Veronica) "I know. And despite your obvious flexibility in...morality, you have become an amazing young woman"
Callista (To Veronica) "You have come a long way from our discussions at the park and trailer"
Veronica (To Callista) "Yes. I did appreciate that, as only you could keep up with my questions and thoughts. And, no one else understands me like you do...especially with...him"
Callista (To Veronica) "I understand and empathize. It couldn't have been easy. And I think your father hurt the entire world with how he treated you. How much it has lost already..."
Callista (To Veronica) "And I...I blame myself too. You had...have such a beautiful mind. And in his own twisted way, your father saw your greatness too...and was proud. I think you know that"
Veronica (To Callista) "I can't forgive or forget a few things. But let's stick to the present if you please"
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Callista (To Veronica) "I hope he didn't kill you entirely. I'll always have hope and faith."
Veronica is meeting with Elena and Yvette in Alexander's old office. Veronica is telling them more of Alexanders wishes. This is in relation to Kane impregnating one (or more) of the Karlsson Sisters.
Veronica (To Elena, Yvette) "Let me make sure this little thing gets started cleaning this office." * With His Tongue Of Course *
Yvette (To Elena, Veronica) "Wait, is it ok to discuss what you have in mind with him around?"
Elena (To Veronica, Yvette) "All of her cleaners are now deaf. We should be fine."
Yvette (To Elena, Veronica) "But you have dozens of them, there is no way we have that many deaf people imprisoned...wait, you didn't..."
Elena (To Veronica, Yvette) "Yes, she did. She forcibly took their hearing away to ensure no valuable information ever got out."
Yvette (To Elena, Veronica) "That's brutal V.You really are your father's daughter..."
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Veronica (To Elena, Yvette) "And it is a bit inhumane to make these servants deaf, but I must protect information at all costs."
Elena (To Veronica, Yvette) "Bullshit Veronica. You could easily hold any important meeting privately with no servants present. No risk at all. You're just hiding your cruelty better than a lot of us."
Veronica (To Elena, Yvette) "What ever my reasons, we are here for another purpose. I suggest we get to it.
Now to a scene with Dominique and Veronica in a sub-level of the Joy Facility:
Dominique (To Veronica) "Well it's nice to see you down here for once. It's been awhile. And thank you for juicing up lab slut here...he last hours and can't come at all."
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Veronica (To Dominique) "I'm so absentminded sometimes. I...agree. I may...have an idea for that..."
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Veronica (To Dominique) "And as for you, most people believe you simply lack the ruthlessness to do what is necessary at times in a harsh world."
Veronica (To Dominique) "But I don't worry about that at all. It's in there. And I think we both agree that what some may call evil or ruthless...can simply be...making a tough choices that require sacrifice."
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Veronica (To Dominique) "But for now, I believe what I believe. Don't feel too bad Dominique...I suffer with a similar conflict internally. Both good and evil pulling on my soul everyday."
Next scene is at the "Zoo". Olivia, Kane, Dominique and Veronica are present:
Kane (To Dominique, Olivia, Veronica) "Looks like there are some cages down there for the lions. I guess they have to feed them some live animals."
Dominique (To Olivia, Kane, Veronica) "Yes. Although...it is also used as a severe punishment for those that betray the project."
Kane (To Dominique, Olivia, Veronica) "Shit, you mean people are fed to the lions?"
Veronica (To Dominique, Kane, Olivia) "It is very rare Kane. Most people helping on this project are trustworthy. But I think you'll agree it's an excellent deterrent."
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Veronica (To Dominique, Kane, Olivia) "It's not to say that either of us are so moral and pure...we certainly have enjoyed the fruits of our power and day to day life."
Veronica (To Dominique, Kane, Olivia) "And humans are usually not so black and white. You can sometimes be...immoral, but still do something important like this project."
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Veronica (To Dominique, Kane, Olivia) "But a word of caution. Don't assume this work is so nice and easy. Sometimes, there will be tough decisions required...in grey areas of morality."
Okie Dokie. My fingers hurt so I won't type any more quotes. Get the idea of her "Dark" Sadistic side yet? No quotes, but here are a few select things she has done.
Invented the pain chip(s). For control? Ok, maybe so. Extreme high levels of pain. Did she really need to create specific pain points targeting things like a penis? Punishment and pleasure for a vibrating cock during play time. And "punishments" are doled out more often than not for trivial issues and Sadistic pleasure.
Moving on, a liquid that can be applied or injected that produces extreme pain when the victim is even lightly touched. And a pleasure liquid to enhance the wearer with pleasure whilst tormenting the victim. Body coated in the pain liquid was tested with someone getting a body tattoo.
How about controlling the erections of the prisoners? Length? Time erect? Not you're average Viagra because it can prevent the male from ejaculating. Combine that with the liquid pain and that is extreme sadism. Veronica had no "good" purpose in life to do this.
Oh, she also was going to go along with the psychological and physical torment of Seth with Katsumi. Not totally her idea but she went along with it.
I almost forgot, she runs the Karlsson's Prison's. Pure Hell Holes that abuse the inmates physically and psychologically tortured. And don't forget they procure prisoners into the "
Rehabilitation Program". Where most everyone fails, because they are set up to fail, and become either slaves or are killed.
Please, let's not forget her work with Dr. Chastian who is probably the worst Sadist in their world. Remember the spanking/paddling/pegging of Kane while his body was "
enhanced" in the tank to feel any stimuli at an extreme level? Oh, while eating out Veronica?
There is oh so much more but if you don't see her Sadism at this point, you never will. And that is ok too.
Is there good in her? Yes, I believe she can change. Remember a very short time span has passed since Kane came into the Facility. You cannot change a person who was so abused and seeing and living with an extremely Sadistic Father literally over night.
Thanks for listening,
Joseph