<div class="floatright">(https://drscdn.500px.org/photo/233996993/m%3D900/v2?user_id=15258111&amp;webp=true&amp;sig=b90ebac02e9dda10b2f9bec799e0a04e2130f8be0e462e8165ad848d1cc01eb2)<br/><div align="center"><strong><em><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;">Mateo Lucas</span></span></em></strong></div></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">Mateo thought he had them figured out. But he did not expect the blonde to toss the matter into the hands of the brunette. He thought Nissa would be the first to voice her objections and observations. Yes, he knew there would be objections. Farhad, his own community manager warned him during their own quarterly meeting when the proposal to partner up with Naughty Otter, that they weren't in-line with what Abyss was creating the past few years. This wasn't a challenge, it was a fact he had to deal with and absorb before he can make any progress. This is why he hand picked every visual he presented.<br/><br/>But the way Anissa was silently watching him, and occasionally stealing a glance from her partner, he was ready for her to voice the first challenge. But nope, it was the mousy fidgeting brunette who seemed to be having the most intense inner fight right now. But they were both polite enough to let him finish his presentation before saying anything. And with Nissa shifting the attention towards Becky, Mateo's eyes fixated on her. And boy did she have a lot to say.<br/><br/>Through Becky's entire speech, Mateo's face did not wear a single color of emotion. He listened, and absorbed everything she said. He could feel, by the way her voice increasing its resonance that she was on a roll the more she spoke. He didn't try to interfere with that. He knew if he did, he could shatter her, and with it the only chance to save this project. It was disheartening that they focused on the character and didn't put any thought or comment about the world, but he could surmised that they found it good enough to start talking about its characters instead.<br/><br/>His own fingers were calmly rubbing the pad of his digits against the smooth surface of his cuffs. A way to filter any reaction while he listened. They thought he was following a token formula when he presented the ebony warrior? Let them think that. This was a concept art, not a full exhibition. The women and their armor, something he wouldn't sacrifice, but he knew what most female gamers thought of that. Nothing yet he heard was out of bounds, or unacceptable. It was an open world game, and variety adds longevity and more flavor to it. Besides, Mateo wasn't against pandering to some prominent critics by being inclusive. One item made him visibly cringe when she mentioned furries, but that was the only reaction she got from him.<br/><br/>Once she was done, he let the air settles around them, or rather around Becky. He had a feeling she did more than she expected to do herself. He leaned forward in his chair, his hand quickly swiping through the images, flipping back and forth until he again settled on the Red female warrior. He kept it there and lifted his gaze to look at Becky, then at Anissa. He pursed his lips for a moment before leaning back on his chair and began his own counter argument.<br/><br/>"I understand how scantly armored females can put you off, but it seems you forgot about the red warrior, Vyrona." If he's going to work with someone, then he wanted them to be on their toes, and never miss a single thing.<br/><br/>"I understand how sexuality is reflected through many dynamics, and given how this is an open world game, Abyss is not opposed to add such dynamics, on the contrary, they need Naughty Otter's expertise in how to include them and present them in a proper manner. Again, I do not want something tacked on just for inclusivity's sake." His tone was slowly growing more taut. It was his world, his creation, and if he's going to allow someone to wander into his own haven, then he'd damn make sure they knew he'll protect it with all he's got.<br/><br/>"As for your ..." He paused and pursed his lips before he continued. Trying to pick the best way to answer without causing any misunderstandings, "... Dad bods and cellulite females, by all means you can add them. However ..." At this point Mateo pushed himself up to fully stand before them. Sitting was not meant for him. Its something he did when he was relaxed, not fully engaged with someone.<br/><br/>"... The game will still include Bikini armor on big titted warriors with thin waists and a fat ass, just as they will also include the insanely ripped warriors." He put his hands behind his back and began to prowl the table once again as he provided his own reasons, "I am not going to alienate my own fanbase, as you no doubt know these stereotypes are desired by a lot of gamers. Even female gamers want their warrior ripped or buxom, some of them. This doesn't mean the main characters wouldn't be less in shape and more relatable. All main characters of course. Just remember you will not abolish one type to add your own. As you said, the project must be inclusive ..." He then paused as he stood on the far end of the table facing them. Sighing he forced the words out at the end when he said, "Except for furries. The game will already include animals and natural predators and I am not going to compromise the integrity of these creatures by adding furries. Its a solid no for that one particular item."<br/><br/>Mateo quickly ran everything Becky said through his head to know if he missed on something before he continued, "So, are we on the same boat? Or is there anything else you'd like to add?" His eyes veered from Rebecca towards Anissa, since she didn't say much except enable her partner, which was admirable, but nonetheless wrapped her in her own enigmatic aura.</div>