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Fixed pronouns in multiple places, as the creator of Adventures with Anxiety (Nicky Case) has stated that all characters are intended to be gender-neutral, reflected in-game by the fact that all characters are referred to using they/them pronouns.


* DarkAndTroubledPast: When they mend their relationship Beebee mentions he wasn't always so uncontrollable until they experienced their past childhood trauma and neglect.

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* DarkAndTroubledPast: When they mend their relationship Beebee mentions he wasn't they weren't always so uncontrollable until they experienced their past childhood trauma and neglect.



* TheDogBitesBack: While Beebee succeeds in getting Hong to leave the first party it's a PyrrhicVictory as his companion starts to turn on him, throwing him wrestling-style to the ground vowing to return to next weekend's party not just to win, but to ''destroy'' him.

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* TheDogBitesBack: While Beebee succeeds in getting Hong to leave the first party it's a PyrrhicVictory as his their companion starts to turn on him, them, throwing him them wrestling-style to the ground vowing to return to next weekend's party not just to win, but to ''destroy'' him.them.



* HiddenDepths: Beebee is very knowledgeable and well versed in various medical studies, even taking the time to cite his sources which Hong can't help but respect.
* IDidWhatIHadToDo: Beebee's genuinely remorseful for having to use [[CombatClairvoyance his special attacks]] against an unruly Hong.
* MeaningfulName: "Hong" means red in Chinese, and [[Literature/LittleRedRidingHood has a wolf as an anxiety animal that she wears as a red hoodie]].
* MotivatedByFear: Beebee fears losing Hong. Hong fears losing to Beebee, thereby losing [[HopeIsScary any hope her life will be worth living]].
* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Beebee is understandably horrified that his overreactions as a GuardianEntity have pushed Hong down a self-destructive road, and in an act of defiance is threatening to jump off of a building on a dare. The only way he can save her from injury is to admit he's caused harm by making big deals out of perceived dangers.
* ObliviouslyEvil: Beebee isn't malevolent - he's just afraid of the unknown and loves Hong very much. His desire to protect them from all harm has blinded him to the harm he's causing them through his overprotective tendencies.
* TheParanoiac: Beebee fears everything and everyone in the world will hurt Hong, whom he loves, including Hong themselves.
* {{Protectorate}}: Hong's anxiety animal will do ''anything'' to keep them safe, including confessing [[AintTooProudToBeg how much he has sucked]] at his job.
* PunnyName: Beebee, as in "[[TheBigBadWolf B.B. Wolf]]" which is nothing like his true personality.
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Satisfied Beebee didn't [[PeoplePuppets take control of them]] (yet again), the latest round ending in a tie, Hong leaves Hunter and her drunk friends [[HumblePie locked up on the roof]] she dared them earlier to jump off.

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* HiddenDepths: Beebee is very knowledgeable and well versed well-versed in various medical studies, even taking the time to cite his their sources which Hong can't help but respect.
* IDidWhatIHadToDo: Beebee's genuinely remorseful for having to use [[CombatClairvoyance his their special attacks]] against an unruly Hong.
* MeaningfulName: "Hong" means red in Chinese, and they [[Literature/LittleRedRidingHood has have a wolf as an anxiety animal that she wears they wear as a red hoodie]].
* MotivatedByFear: Beebee fears losing Hong. Hong fears losing to Beebee, thereby losing [[HopeIsScary any hope her their life will be worth living]].
* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Beebee is understandably horrified that his their overreactions as a GuardianEntity have pushed Hong down a self-destructive road, and in an act of defiance is threatening to jump off of a building on a dare. The only way he they can save her them from injury is to admit he's they've caused harm by making big deals out of perceived dangers.
* ObliviouslyEvil: Beebee isn't malevolent - he's they're just afraid of the unknown and loves love Hong very much. His Their desire to protect them from all harm has blinded him them to the harm he's they're causing them through his their overprotective tendencies.
* TheParanoiac: Beebee fears everything and everyone in the world will hurt Hong, whom he loves, they love, including Hong themselves.
* {{Protectorate}}: Hong's anxiety animal will do ''anything'' to keep them safe, including confessing [[AintTooProudToBeg how much he has they have sucked]] at his their job.
* PunnyName: Beebee, as in "[[TheBigBadWolf B.B. Wolf]]" which is nothing like his their true personality.
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Satisfied Beebee didn't [[PeoplePuppets take control of them]] (yet again), the latest round ending in a tie, Hong leaves Hunter and her their drunk friends [[HumblePie locked up on the roof]] she they dared them earlier to jump off.



* ShrinkingViolet: Al and her anxiety cat Shire are very much this, avoiding socializing with others.

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* ShrinkingViolet: Al and her their anxiety cat Shire are very much this, avoiding socializing with others.



* AlcoholInducedIdiocy: Only alcohol consumption can temporarily paralyze [[BondCreatures anxiety animals]], but Hunter has ignored how unhealthy this lifestyle is. She throws wild parties [[DescentIntoAddiction as a coping mechanism]] to keep her overbearing partner Gramm at bay. She refuses to accept [[TrueCompanions Gramm is an inseparable part of her]].
* CopeByPretending: Hunter throws parties every weekend as a means of taking breaks from the stress of life and silencing her huge anxiety animal, Gramm. However, it immediately becomes apparent that this isn't healthy coping, as their parties go wild fast and are pure escapism.
* ElephantInTheLivingRoom: Hunter's anxiety animal, Gramm, whom she deeply hates and detests.
* MeaningfulName: Hunter appropriately believes that anxiety animals are beasts that need to be put down, even using the analogy of tranquilizing them or shooting them.
* NoAntagonist: While the instigator of actual danger in the story, Hunter's a human being who is suffering like Hong and foolishly believed alcohol was a quick-fix. The credits show her sleeping uneasily on their couch as their repressed anxiety elephant Gramm, [[SympathyForTheDevil sadly watches over them]].

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* AlcoholInducedIdiocy: Only alcohol consumption can temporarily paralyze [[BondCreatures anxiety animals]], but Hunter has ignored how unhealthy this lifestyle is. She throws They throw wild parties [[DescentIntoAddiction as a coping mechanism]] to keep her their overbearing partner Gramm at bay. She refuses They refuse to accept [[TrueCompanions Gramm is an inseparable part of her]].
them]].
* CopeByPretending: Hunter throws parties every weekend as a means of taking breaks from the stress of life and silencing her their huge anxiety animal, Gramm. However, it immediately becomes apparent that this isn't healthy coping, as their parties go wild fast and are pure escapism.
* ElephantInTheLivingRoom: Hunter's anxiety animal, Gramm, whom she they deeply hates hate and detests.
detest.
* MeaningfulName: Hunter appropriately believes that anxiety animals are beasts that need to be put down, even using the analogy of tranquilizing tranquillizing them or shooting them.
* NoAntagonist: While the instigator of actual danger in the story, Hunter's a human being who is suffering like Hong and foolishly believed alcohol was a quick-fix. The credits show her them sleeping uneasily on their couch as their repressed anxiety elephant Gramm, [[SympathyForTheDevil sadly watches over them]].



* PunnyName: A gram is a relative light unit of measure, whereas elephants weigh up to several tons.
* SoProudOfYou: When she finally persuades Hong to fight against her anxiety animal's warning of danger to life (with near-fatal consequences).
* ToxicFriendInfluence: While Hunter invited Hong to their parties, and is the only person they've ever met who sympathises with her anxiety animal struggles, she ends up becoming a poisonous influence by encouraging Hong to take alcoholic concoctions and ''dangerous'' risks.
* UsedToBeASweetKid: She sees much of her younger self in Hong.

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* PunnyName: A gram is a relative relatively light unit of measure, whereas elephants weigh up to several tons.
* SoProudOfYou: When she they finally persuades persuade Hong to fight against her their anxiety animal's warning of danger to life (with near-fatal consequences).
* ToxicFriendInfluence: While Hunter invited Hong to their parties, and is the only person they've ever met who sympathises with her their anxiety animal struggles, she ends they end up becoming a poisonous influence by encouraging Hong to take alcoholic concoctions and ''dangerous'' risks.
* UsedToBeASweetKid: She sees They see much of her their younger self in Hong.
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* BigNo: Screamed by Beebee when a drunk Hong jumps off a building on a dare.

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* BigNo: Screamed by Beebee when [[spoiler: a drunk Hong jumps off a building on a dare. dare.]]



* OhCrap: When Hong misjumps off the building to the ground instead of into the pool.

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* OhCrap: When Hong [[spoiler: misjumps off the building to the ground instead of into the pool.]]
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* TheBigBadWolf: From the Hong's perspective, their anxiety wolf is their biggest obstacle to happiness. This revelation causes further distress to Beebee who only wants Hong to acknowledge them as a "loyal protector dog".

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* TheBigBadWolf: From the Hong's perspective, their anxiety wolf is their biggest obstacle to happiness. This revelation causes further distress to Beebee who only wants Hong to acknowledge them as a "loyal protector dog".
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* AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther: Both [[spoiler: hug and embrace each other when they realize fighting each other [[FightingAShadow is senseless]]. Hong agrees to [[TheBeastMaster try and tame Beebee]], and said wolf agrees to focus instead on [[{{Protectorate}} actual dangers]].]]

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* AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther: Both [[spoiler: hug and embrace each other when they realize fighting each other [[FightingAShadow is senseless]]. Hong agrees to [[TheBeastMaster try and tame Beebee]], and said wolf agrees to focus instead on [[{{Protectorate}} actual dangers]].]]



* BigNo: Screamed by Beebee when a drunk Hong [[spoiler: jumps off a building on a dare.]]

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* BigNo: Screamed by Beebee when a drunk Hong [[spoiler: jumps off a building on a dare.]] dare.



* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Beebee is understandably horrified that his overreactions as a GuardianEntity have pushed Hong down a self-destructive road, and in an act of defiance is threatening to jump off of a building on a dare. [[spoiler: The only way he can save her from injury is to admit he's caused harm by making big deals out of perceived dangers.]]

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* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Beebee is understandably horrified that his overreactions as a GuardianEntity have pushed Hong down a self-destructive road, and in an act of defiance is threatening to jump off of a building on a dare. [[spoiler: The only way he can save her from injury is to admit he's caused harm by making big deals out of perceived dangers.]]



* {{Protectorate}}: Hong's anxiety animal will do ''anything'' to keep them safe, [[spoiler:including confessing [[AintTooProudToBeg how much he has sucked]] at his job]]
* PunnyName: Beebee, as in "[[TheBigBadWolf B.B. Wolf]]" which is nothing like his [[PapaWolf true personality]].
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Satisfied Beebee didn't [[PeoplePuppets take control of them]] (yet again), [[spoiler: the latest round ending in a tie, Hong leaves Hunter and her drunk friends [[HumblePie locked up on the roof]] she dared them earlier to jump off]].

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* {{Protectorate}}: Hong's anxiety animal will do ''anything'' to keep them safe, [[spoiler:including including confessing [[AintTooProudToBeg how much he has sucked]] at his job]]
job.
* PunnyName: Beebee, as in "[[TheBigBadWolf B.B. Wolf]]" which is nothing like his [[PapaWolf true personality]].
personality.
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Satisfied Beebee didn't [[PeoplePuppets take control of them]] (yet again), [[spoiler: the latest round ending in a tie, Hong leaves Hunter and her drunk friends [[HumblePie locked up on the roof]] she dared them earlier to jump off]].off.



* OhCrap: When [[spoiler: Hong misjumps off the building to the ground instead of into the pool]].

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* OhCrap: When [[spoiler: Hong misjumps off the building to the ground instead of into the pool]].pool.
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* SirSwearsalot: Hong swears ''[[{{Understatement}} a lot]]'' when angry, whereas Beebee never uses profanity.

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* SirSwearsalot: Hong swears ''[[{{Understatement}} a lot]]'' ''a lot'' when angry, whereas Beebee never uses profanity.
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* AlcoholInducedIdiocy: Only alcohol consumption can temporarily paralyse [[BondCreatures anxiety animals]], but Hunter has ignored how unhealthy this lifestyle is. She throws wild parties [[DescentIntoAddiction as a coping mechanism]] to keep her overbearing partner Gramm at bay. She refuses to accept [[TrueCompanions Gramm is an inseparable part of her]].

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* AlcoholInducedIdiocy: Only alcohol consumption can temporarily paralyse paralyze [[BondCreatures anxiety animals]], but Hunter has ignored how unhealthy this lifestyle is. She throws wild parties [[DescentIntoAddiction as a coping mechanism]] to keep her overbearing partner Gramm at bay. She refuses to accept [[TrueCompanions Gramm is an inseparable part of her]].

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* TheBigBadWolf: From the Hong's perspective, her anxiety wolf is their biggest obstacle to happiness. This revelation causes further distress to Beebee who only wants Hong to acknowledge them as a "loyal protector dog".

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* TheBigBadWolf: From the Hong's perspective, her their anxiety wolf is their biggest obstacle to happiness. This revelation causes further distress to Beebee who only wants Hong to acknowledge them as a "loyal protector dog".



* DecoyProtagonist: Hong is the first character we see and the story is about them dealing with their anxiety however the player character is Beebee Hong’s anxiety.
* TheDogBitesBack: While Beebee succeeds in getting Hong to leave the first party it's a PyrrhicVictory as his companion starts to turn on them, throwing them wrestling-style to the ground vowing to return to next weekend's party not just to win, but to ''destroy'' them.
* FearIsTheAppropriateResponse: Even inebriated, Hong at first appreciates how stupid Hunter's dare to jump off a six-storey building is, but soon refuses to let [[DogWalksYou her anxiety wolf win again]] via inaction.
* FailedASpotCheck: As Hong is so engrossed in taming her anxiety, she fails to recognize or empathize with anyone else who has the same issue. Likewise Beebee perceives danger when there is none.

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* DecoyProtagonist: Hong is the first character we see and the story is about them dealing with their anxiety however the player character is Beebee Beebee, Hong’s anxiety.
* TheDogBitesBack: While Beebee succeeds in getting Hong to leave the first party it's a PyrrhicVictory as his companion starts to turn on them, him, throwing them him wrestling-style to the ground vowing to return to next weekend's party not just to win, but to ''destroy'' them.
him.
* FearIsTheAppropriateResponse: Even inebriated, Hong at first appreciates how stupid Hunter's dare to jump off a six-storey building is, but soon refuses to let [[DogWalksYou her their anxiety wolf win again]] via inaction.
* FailedASpotCheck: As Hong is so engrossed in taming her their anxiety, she fails they fail to recognize or empathize with anyone else who has the same issue. Likewise Likewise, Beebee often perceives immense danger when there is practically none.



* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Beebee is understandably horrified their actions as a GuardianEntity have pushed Hong down a self-destructive road, and in an act of defiance is threatening to jump off of a building on a dare. [[spoiler: The only way he can save her from injury is to admit he's caused harm by making big deals out of perceived dangers.]]
* ObliviouslyEvil: Beebee isn't malevolent - he's just afraid of the unknown and loves Hong very much. His desire to protect her from all harm has blinded him to the harm he's causing her through his [[PapaWolf overprotective tendencies]].
* PapaWolf: Hong's anxiety animal will do ''anything'' to keep them safe, including confessing [[AintTooProudToBeg how much he sucks]] at his job.

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* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Beebee is understandably horrified their actions that his overreactions as a GuardianEntity have pushed Hong down a self-destructive road, and in an act of defiance is threatening to jump off of a building on a dare. [[spoiler: The only way he can save her from injury is to admit he's caused harm by making big deals out of perceived dangers.]]
* ObliviouslyEvil: Beebee isn't malevolent - he's just afraid of the unknown and loves Hong very much. His desire to protect her them from all harm has blinded him to the harm he's causing her them through his [[PapaWolf overprotective tendencies]].
* PapaWolf: Hong's anxiety animal will do ''anything'' to keep them safe, including confessing [[AintTooProudToBeg how much he sucks]] at his job.
tendencies.



* {{Protectorate}}: Hong's anxiety animal will do ''anything'' to keep them safe, [[spoiler:including confessing [[AintTooProudToBeg how much he has sucked]] at his job]]



* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Satisfied Beebee didn't [[PeoplePuppets take control of her]] (yet again), [[spoiler: their latest round ending in a tie, Hong leaves Hunter and her drunk friends [[HumblePie locked up on the roof]] she dared her earlier to jump off]].

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* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Satisfied Beebee didn't [[PeoplePuppets take control of her]] them]] (yet again), [[spoiler: their the latest round ending in a tie, Hong leaves Hunter and her drunk friends [[HumblePie locked up on the roof]] she dared her them earlier to jump off]].
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* AllLoveIsUnrequited: Al has a crush on Hong, but cannot work up the courage to even ask her to hang out as friends, Shire the cat [[CatsAreMean refuses to behave themselves anyway]].

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* AllLoveIsUnrequited: Al has a crush on Hong, but cannot work up the courage to even ask her them to hang out as friends, Shire the cat [[CatsAreMean refuses to behave themselves themself anyway]].

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