yeah i forgot oops im back now though

note that ive only read to the end of s cascade so that's my frame of reference
i really really like how they interact with each other. they feel a whole lot like Real internet buddies and i could honestly see myself pointing at them as an example of how internet friendships Are real friendships even if it's in a different way from how you'd interact with people face to face

i also like that while they have pretty clear tropes they're also kind of gourmet about it. hold on let me just talk about them individually
1) john is a pretty standard protagonist but he's also kind of a nerd. he's got that hero's arc but he never stops being a bit goofy and pathetic in a way that feels genuine and it makes him pleasant to see on screen unlike a lot of characters like this
2) dave is your stoic cool guy sure but i don't often see the irony part baked into that. every day i find myself more aware of the irony epidemic this world faces and dave captures this in a way i can be sympathetic to
3) rose is great. idk what id summarize her as i just like her. she's dark and takes herself seriously but is just self aware enough to make you still feel like she's on top of things right up until dark rose / green sun (and maybe even during that). i like her sense of humour, she's cryptic in a good way, and i love her relationship with kanaya
4) jade's aloof omnipotence is a real treat. i like how upbeat she is while still having a good emotional range. like, she's quirky and a lot more sunshine-y than the other characters, but she can still experience anger in a way that makes complete sense for her. i think my only complaint is that i think she'd be better if hussie didn't make her. i remember thinking this multiple times when i'd read her dialogue. i can't think of any specific examples but i can imagine his outlook on things making her worse so i'm gonna trust past me on this

it's like they're written to cater specifically to the shitstain contrarian within me which... honestly, i think that sums up homestuck in general. the assholishness permeates every part of it and if you can appreciate the good qualities of that it's pretty cool

favourite one: dave
most relatable: rose
would hang out with: jade