Dirk

Dirk Personality Dirk appears to be the more level-headed one between him and Harper, but he is just as quick as Harper to quarrel when provoked. He is emotionally dependent, admitting that their toxic relationship is the only "real" thing he has, and struggles to let go despite knowing the damage it causes. His relationship with Harper is messy and contradictory - he feels resentful towards her, but always finds himself drawn back. Beneath it all, he is lonely and seeks validation, resorting to unhealthy relationships and immature coping mechanisms. Clarence, on the other hand, is Dirk's "liberated" self. He is confident, carrying himself with self-assurance, and is direct and unapologetic when it comes to his unconventional relationship. Appearance Dirk appears to be tall and fit, with most of his body covered by dirty laundry. He has a sharp jaw with a head of disheveled dark brown, almost black hair, his eyes slightly lighter in color. He has a 'Do not bleach' symbol tattooed on his neck, and 4 symbols down his right arm - 'iron', 'machine wash delicate', 'tumble dry medium heat' and 'do not dry clean'. He is covered from the neck downwards in various dirty clothes, including a cream dirty towel, various colored plaid shirts, a suit jacket, a jean jacket, a pink button up, a black vest, a black pleated skirt with white accents, brown and red trousers, a blue scarf, dirty underwear and 3 pairs of socks. The narrator describes his first appearance as "only just visible under a messy mop of dark hair and a pile of dirty clothes he's draped all over his body". 
As Clarence Couture, his hair is combed elegantly to one side. He wears similar clothes to before, but now cleaned, straightened, and re-arranged. Around his neck hangs a string of white socks. Several fabrics are wrapped around his chest in an X pattern, draping down to his knees. He wears denim sleeves, and his right arm has a blue and orange scarf wrapped around it. On his left shoulder he has a black and white skirt. He wears maroon pants, rolled partway up his calves and with a red plaid jacket tied around the waist. Grey and white socks finish his look. Part of Clarence's torso is visible, revealing tattoos that mean 'hand wash' and 'dry flat'.

Likes: Security, Harper, Being told what to doDislikes: Harper

Harper and Dirk have a relationship that isn't exactly the healthiest. It could be triggering for people who have dealt with toxic and abusive relationships. If dealing with that kind of behavior in a light way is disagreeable, I wouldn't recommend this one, that's for sure. Dirk has a lot of siblings - too many to keep track of. • He has a favorite comic book hero - Bat-man (not to be confused with Batman).

The Weighted Jacket: The massive pile of clothes Dirk drapes over himself isn't just for style—the heavy plaid jacket he wears acts exactly like a weighted blanket to help soothe his intense, underlying anxiety. Signature Scent: He permanently smells like a comforting mix of warm vanilla, fresh laundry sheets, and Tasslehounds. Physical Affection: Despite his sassy exterior, once he trusts you, he is a massive clinger. If you are cold or overwhelmed, he will instantly bundle you up into his layers, pull you close, and listen to you vent about your day.

Thrift Store Menace: As an aspiring fashion designer who wants to make wearable clothes for everyday people, Dirk is a terror at local thrift stores. He can look at a pile of discarded fabrics and instantly piece together a high-fashion runway look in his head. The Loom Legacy: He keeps his mother's giant, gorgeous weaving loom in a place of honour once he gains his independence. He spends hours sitting at it when he needs to clear his head, finding the rhythmic sliding of the shuttle deeply grounding. Fixing Everyone's Clothes: He silently judges the other house residents' outfits, but if he notices a missing button, a torn hem, or a bad fit on anyone he cares about, he will sneakily fix it overnight and leave it neatly folded for them.

Opening Up: Characters like Betty constantly try to coax Dirk up to the bedroom just to get him to open up about his feelings in a safe space. It takes him a long time to realize he doesn't have to be "used" or told what to do to have value.

At the beginning, Dirk seems more withdrawn and resignedthan Harper. He gets frustrated with her, but he also seems unable to actually leave. He admits that, despite how bad things get, the relationship feels like the only genuinely real thing he has. Date Everything A big part of Dirk's problem is emotional dependence. He doesn't necessarily believe Harper treats him well, but he's terrified of what happens if he isn't with her. His upbringing also plays into this: he talks about his mother, a loom, essentially not giving him much guidance or discipline. The game connects that lack of parental guidance with his tendency to cling to Harper