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Prince Gale Chips
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The themes of CATALYST...
When I think about CATALYST, the surface level answer I'd jump to is something like "Progression". There are a lot events in which characters gain new abilities, equipment, connections, roles, etc. Hell, that's the ability that makes Cat special, his ability to AWAKEN others and level them up.
I'm gonna focus on Cat for a minute, as I think understanding his values help clear up what the story is really about. Looking at Cat's role in the story in relation to the war, his job is to consistently change the playing field, pushing things towards an outcome where they might just be able to win against whatever awaits them. Demons, Angels, etc. He's, quite literally, a CATALYST.
As a character, Cat's not particularly complex. He's a hero by obligation moreso than choice, accepting the responsibility that his knowledge and powers forces him into. He didn't come to town looking for any of this. Hell, he was more than happy to settle in as a postal worker, making friends, getting into horny shenanigans, and just enjoying a nice and simple life. When it comes down to it though, he just cannot keep his head down when the opportunity to help is on the table. He digs up old mysteries that people are happy to let rest, risks his security by AWAKENING others if it can help them, and tries to make friends with even the Cannie-est of people. Cat fights because it needs to be done, and he clearly has the means to do it. It wasn't even a question for him whether or not he should.
Thinking deeper, I think one of the most important elements of CATALYST are the "Connections" between characters.
We care about the war for the same reason Cat does: Because we've met so many people whose lives could be ended by it. We don't want to lose Willamina, Andrea, Nail, or anyone else to this stupid cosmic bullshit. Hell, Cat&#
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