7/14: Fragments of Ego

 No lore update today, just some previews of my weirdcore child who learned to emote :D

Also some cleaned-up strange mirrors.

"An interesting answer, but an answer nonetheless."




"Ah, to think a being like me could have my feelings hurt so..."


"It would appear you are still content with wandering uncertain.
Come back when you are ready to carve open the path."




- Nao

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