What I mean: Modern country music, especially songs sung by modern male country artists, revolves around similar themes of toxic masculinity and nationalism. The recurrent lyrics referencing guns, trucks, beer and girls in short shorts are uncreative and not entertaining in the least. However, older country artists and folk rock bands such as Creedence Clearwater Revival and Johnny Cash have stronger, more diverse themes and often carry an overt anti-war message. I hate the fact that what was once an interesting and powerful genre of music has now been claimed by gun-toting conservative bearded dudes, and it hurts my heart to say I hate country music when there are so many country artists that I very much enjoy, but cannot state the fact that I enjoy country music without being associated with the aforementioned group.
The whole Shunka arc starts with the two of you literally colliding and Shunka getting something of a laugh out of it. They bake you lemon cakes as an apology the next day.
They’re easy to get ahold of and happy to hang out. You are never short on baked goods and good company. They get blushy and tongue tied when you actually ask them out.
Dates are quiet and out in nature or….well involves some baking. It’s a very chill time.
Dating Wocky is easy, keeping her from wandering off and getting into trouble is the hard part. She’d like you, you’re tall and smug and she’d see both as a challenge.
There’s a big plot point in the game where she wanders off and gets lost and there’s probably some crazy magic bs. You’ll probably also have to deal with small and broody Fears….but that should be fine.
Harmony doesn’t realize you’re trying to date her for a good chunk of it; she’s too focused hooking up other prospective couples, throuples, and tangled polycules. She does, however, truly enjoy the company and tries to make sure you’re both having a great time.
You have to be blunt about actually dating her, but it’s worth it when you are. She gets unreasonably excited. She also gets a bit nervous, she’s not really sure what to do; but I know you, you’re a very encouraging sort.
Everything works out well. Harmony gives you many snuggles and then offers to drown your enemies. It’s a good time.
A Quiet Respite 