Image: A selection of concept art for Val’s character. She’s barely changed. The following description is typed on the image: “Valerie seems nice and helpful at first, but she knows exactly what’s going on in the game. This makes her go crazy, and later she”—the file is abruptly cropped.

Red text indicates Val talking below.

Hey, didn’t I say it wasn’t interesting? Ugh, guess this is what it’s like having relatives look at your embarrassing childhood photos.

Ah, whatever, you’re here now, congratulations! That’s me. Or at least how I started.

Disappointing, right? So… shallow.

None of the concepts are that great, but this one’s especially…

Well, it’s a good lesson in how not to make a character! Hahaha!