˗ˏˋ ꒰ idk why but i always end up losing interest in rps when i’m not actually friends with the other person. like if it’s just the rp and nothing else? snooze. the side banter is literally the best part (aside from detailed&long answers). i wanna talk random nonsense, spiral over headcanons, obsess over scenes, fangirl way too hard and send unhinged thoughts because that’s what makes it fun. being able to treat my rp partner like a best friend instead of a coworker makes everything click and keeps me invested tbh.