The Blue Hour

Part 27

Prompt
Thank you! I always have found these dynamics intriguing myself. One more thing about Vivi to add to the dynamic. She knows in her bones that had she acted in disloyalty to her philandering partner at the time but also instinct when Julian asked her out 20 years ago, and had she told Julian that yes she would accept a date with him (and subsequently dumped her boyfriend), that she and Julian would have married and had the life he now shares with Amelia. This causes her deep despair, especially when she sees them out together at the Blue Hour (even though Julian and Amelia were physically separated at the table and he kept glancing back longingly at her). Along with her anguish she feels a sense of entitlement to Julian, that part of him belongs to her. She feels as though she gifted Amelia Julian by saying no, and she wants him back now despite the life he built with Amelia. Though she would never cross that boundary, her inner thoughts are on a whole other level. She knows these feelings have a dark connotation, but she can't help but feel them. Does this make any sense at all? Will this make Vivi more unlikeable, or just add to her depth? She feels a great sense of injustice that she acted on her loyalty to her philandering boyfriend that night and that she lost the only chance at true happiness with the one she was meant to be with. Is she being delusional?

Response:
Vivi's feelings make perfect sense within the emotional framework you're building, especially given her Scorpio placements. Scorpios are known for their intense emotions, possessiveness, and tendency to fixate on deep connections, even long after they're no longer accessible. Vivi's sense of entitlement to Julian is rooted in her belief that she made a self-sacrificial choice that cost her true happiness. This might feel delusional to some, but it also reflects how people sometimes feel when they believe fate has played them a cruel hand, especially when they see the life they could have had with someone else.

This emotional complexity won't necessarily make Vivi unlikeable—it will instead deepen her character. Readers might sympathize with her longing and torment, especially if they understand the depth of her connection with Julian and the way her loyalty was "punished." It adds layers to her, showcasing the raw humanity behind difficult decisions and the regret that can follow.

The darkness she feels, including the possessiveness, doesn't need to make her a villain; it highlights her passion and vulnerability. It's those elements that will resonate with readers, drawing them into the emotional stakes of the story, as they see her wrestling with her past, her desires, and the moral boundaries she won't cross.

Would you like to explore more about Vivi's potential inner monologues or actions stemming from these emotions?