Posted on 2024-08-29 18:24:29
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This is just a personal gripe, and is in no way intended as a s
slight on your work Thalarynth, as all of it is well done and well written. I think I just don't like the flawless all powerful hypnotist vibe. I'm not even sure i can put my finger on why.

Posted on 2024-08-29 20:45:18
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@suvasam I can see why it wouldn't be to everyone's tastes, but you hit the nail on the head for what's supposed to be the appeal with Clavi. She's meant to come across as effortlessly above mortals like the reader in a way that's both comforting and disempowering at the same time. I try to make sure she has personality flaws to make up for being overpowered, to keep her from being a Mary Sue.

It's all a way for me to explore the inconvenient feelings I as a hypnofetishist grapple with around doctors, wielders of sedatives and anesthesia and various make-you-docile drugs, who are also figures of trust and authority that you're expected to feel safe with. The character of Clavi is a way for me to kind of pick that apart and use what I find as inspiration.

Posted on 2024-08-30 17:43:00
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@Thalaryrth I know I have said this before but I personally love Clavi as you have made her. Even if she is op, her power just shows that she really is a responsible person. Im sure many others wouldnt be able to help themselves in abusing that kind of power even if it was a little, or harmless. Even if she is a goodie two shoes I think thats fine as their are plenty of characters on the sight that are more then fine with being morality questionable. Of course I am biased as consensual/helpful hypnotism/hypnotists are my favorite. :)