Trish

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> "*We've always done what you wanted to do, and that's fine! But... there's only so much time we have left!"*
> —Trish talking about her future to Fang
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**Patricia**, commonly known as **Trish**, is one of the main characters in *Goodbye Volcano High*. She is a student at Volcano High and also serves as the guitarist and backup singer of Worm Drama. She plays both electric and acoustic guitar.

## Appearance

Trish is a violet triceratops who is five feet tall with purple hair and blue-purple eyes. She has darker violet stripes along the top side of her tail, around her frill, and a pair of marks under each eye. She has scattered dark violet freckles on top of her snout (between her eyes) and on the back of her hands. Her hair is styled as long and springy at the front and shaved at the back, behind her horns. In both the photos in Fang's room during Episode One and in multiple flashbacks, Trish previously had a full head of hair.

Trish typically wears a large yellow hoodie with red drawstrings and the letters O and X vertically in the center, black yoga pants with white stripes on each side, and red boots with dark red soles and yellow laces.

## Personality

Trish is Fang's closest friend who has a somewhat eccentric and scatterbrained personality. She can also be a bit callous and off in her own world at times, shown when she doesn't apologize to Naomi for the slime incident during photo day. She also seems to get unnecessarily offended when Nick calls her a teen, to which Reed points out that she is, indeed, a teenager.

Trish loves entomology and knows a lot about bugs and has the tendency to ramble about them. She especially loves her velvet worm Mango and views Mango as her baby.

Like many young adults, Trish is unsure what she wants to do for a job, and this causes her some anxiety. Trish has many interests because she loves many things, especially the search itself for finding new things to love, and finds it hard to settle on just one thing. She has an interest in soft circuits, welding, and ASMR. Fang wants Trish to become a musician for Worm Drama, but Trish is very unsure about this and feels increasingly pressured into this by Fang throughout the year. However, Trish's interest in music begins to wane because she takes the asteroid more seriously as time goes by, and if it truly is their final year together, Trish would rather spend cherished time with her friends such as Greg and Rosa instead of constantly practicing for the Battle of the Bands. Trish eventually settles on becoming an entomologist because she feels it can last a long time.

One of Trish's difficulties is being upfront about uncomfortable subjects. She is not completely honest about her desire to not attend CalderaFest for a good portion of the story. While she gives hints, such as telling Fang that she wishes to take a break from playing and that the Battle of the Bands will be her last performance (since at the time, it was not known if they would win), she keeps going along with the practices and is never completely direct about not pursuing a musical career with Fang, giving Fang false hope. Trish only finally reveals her desire to leave just before the band is approved for CalderaFest. When Fang calls out Trish for not being direct, Trish claims, "I shouldn't have to tell you!" and instead tries to blame Fang for not asking.

Trish learns a life lesson herself about better communication and transparency, and how sometimes, hint dropping isn't a good enough way of communication for some people. In Trish's optional affinity scene, while she claims Fang had CalderaFest brain worms throughout the school year, Trish finally admits she was not being fully honest about what she wanted and is partially to blame for her strained friendship with Fang. The two are reassured that the end of Worm Drama does not have to mean the end of their friendship.

## Background

Trish was born in November or December of either 2003 or 2004. She has a younger sister named Talea and is often involved with babysitting duty. Trish lives in Caldera Bay and has known Fang since they were little. While it is unknown how long they have known each other, it is for at least five years. Trish once showed Fang a worm she found and the two wondered what life is like as a worm. Upon hearing that worms have many hearts, Fang mentioned that's a lot of worm drama. Trish said they should form a band, and they did so along with Reed.

Trish isn't entirely certain of her own future, but is thinking of studying entomology; while she does think college will be amazing, she also admits to having nightmares about college life.

At some point in the past, Trish was romantically involved with someone that Sage would later refer to as "Mr. Sad Jeans". Trish broke up with this person the year before the events of the game.

During the summer, Trish went to Tendrils Summer Nature Intensive (TSNI), and was involved in their entomology program. There, Trish reunited with Rosa, who she had initially met in the second grade, and the two kindled a close friendship there. Trish has recently been spending a lot of time with Rosa, making Fang wonder who will remain Trish's best friend in the future.

## *Goodbye Volcano High*

### Episode One

Trish is first seen during Episode One, meeting with Fang outside the school. The two catch up about their summers and Trish tells Fang about Mango.

If the player has more affinity with Trish instead of Reed, Trish will meet Fang at the bus stop instead of Reed. Trish will be hiding behind a fence. She stands up, asking "What's up, teacup?" The two wonder if Fang will miss the non-schooly parts of high school but Fang says they will be alright because people will love Worm Drama. Trish plays the music of a band she enjoyed during the summer, and the two joke about how much they missed each other.

### Episode Two

At school during the assembly, Fang may choose to watch alone or go sit beside Trish and Rosa.

### Episode Three

During this episode, Trish loses Mango and needs Fang's aid in finding her.

### Episode Four

On a field, the group begins to discuss their futures after school. Trish talks about how she is uncertain what should be her focus. Stella and Fang agree that Trish is intelligent, and the player may praise her or make a passive comment about how Trish is always busy. The group talks about entomology and when Trish is still unconvinced, Fang says, "You don't have to go if you don't want to."

At school, Fang, Trish and Reed discuss the prospect of going to college in spite of the meteor. While deciding on the songs to play for the Battle of the Bands, Rosa interrupts them. They discover Rosa has made a new species of fern, and Trish loves the name Mango Fern.

Fang arrives at Reed's garage and sees Trish and Reed in a hug. Trish talks to Fang about how she is certain she wants to do entomology in the future, and the two reminisce over how they were fascinated by worms as children. The player may express happiness for Trish, or be concerned about the band's future. Trish also tells Fang the Battle of the Bands will be her last show, which Fang becomes uncomfortable about.

### Episode Five

Worm Drama wins the Battle of the Bands. When LJ gives the group the forms to sign up for CalderaFest, Trish backs out, saying she is unsure her and Fang are on the same page. Trish says Fang never asked what she wanted, and when Fang does, Trish claims she shouldn't have to answer and wonders if Fang even cares. Trish claims Fang refuses to see things they don't want, and says she has other friends she wants to spend time with, and if she spends all her time in the band, she won't have time to spend with them. Fang then callously replies, "You mean one other friend." Trish reaffirms she wants time by herself, and posits Fang become a solo act. When Fang raises their voice and asks Trish why she is leaving at an important time for her, Trish says she can't spend the rest of her time with Fang and chasing Fang's dream, then leaves.

### Episode Seven

Trish gathers with the group at the bonfire. Trish claims she is able to put her friends above her career when Naomi begins venting at the group. This causes Fang to become annoyed who feels Trish is avoidant, causing Trish to say, "Oh my god, are you kidding me?!" Trish then leaves the group to sit elsewhere.

In Trish's bonfire scene, Fang finds Trish by the shore and apologizes, saying they haven't been a good friend lately, ignoring what Trish wants to do with her life. Fang admits being scared that Trish does not want them as a friend. Fang says they miss Trish but Trish replies she hasn't gone anywhere. Fang clarifies it still feels like Trish is disappearing and that explains their clinginess.

Trish says she needs Fang around because they're still best friends and she wants to share her life with Fang. Trish clarifies they don't have to love the same things, and them loving each other is enough, and goes on to say she feels like she has been sharing her passions with Fang who would rather not hear about insects. Despite Fang's concerns, Trish reaffirms she will always have room in her life for Fang. The two agree they will be worms forever and embrace.

### Episode Eight

If Fang and Trish manage to reforge their bond into something truly perfect and inseparable over the course of the year, then Fang will visit Trish's house to break the news of their parents being stranded to her. The two will have an in-depth conversation about who Trish is, and how she is defined by her interests and capacity to have endless love for many things, even Fang.

On the final day, Trish brings Mango to the school roof, and she plays with Fang and Reed on stage. Like the rest of the dinosaurs, it is possible Trish and the rest of them all died as the asteroid is seen hitting Caldera Bay.

### Episode One

* Choose "I look different"
* Choose "Hype her up" outside the school
* Call Mango cute.
* Side with Trish on playing Legends & Lore.

### Episode Two

* Sit with Trish and Rosa in the assembly

### Episode Three

* Successfully catch Mango when she emerges from the trash can (possibly)

### Unlockables

Despite that Trish is Fang's closest friend, achievements stats show that of all the characters, unlocking "Worms Forever" (see all extra content with Trish) is the hardest to unlock, due to one of the required scenes for this being very difficult to access:

At the end of the game, after Fang learns that their parents are stranded, they will be seated outside of their house as Trish and Reed console them as they break the news to the gang. However, there is a new five minute long scene (viewable here) that can replace this where Fang will instead visit Trish's house, and retake an old photograph with her. In order to unlock this scene, Fang needs to have an extremely high level of affinity with Trish; specifically, at least 30 points of affinity with Trish is required for the scene to fire. This more or less entails taking every opportunity to raise affinity with Trish that is presented.

This 30 points of affinity is the same for Trish's bonfire photo.

## Development History

> Trish is the kind of best friend everyone wants: the kind who would not only stick up for you in a fight, but who would also chase down your opponent afterwards and sit on them until they apologised. Trish is the guitarist and backup vocalist in the band she started with Fang, and she's super psyched about taking the band on tour next year, if Fang would just agree to her AMAZING plans. She's been Fang's best friend for FOREVER, but recently she's been acting a bit... different. Is it just the stresses of their final year, or is it something more serious?
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Trish was the first character designed for *Goodbye Volcano High*. Originally, the game was imagined as a dating sim; it is presently unknown which of the three player characters (Fang, Rosa, or Leo) Trish would have been a romantic option for. When the dating sim concept was dropped, Trish was folded into the main story. According to co-director Kyle McKernan, Trish's actual name is "Patricia", but her name originated as a pun for her species, the triceratops ("Trisheratops").

Art of Trish's design dates as far back as 2018, and her design was finalized in 2020. Trish physically appears with her final design in all three of the game's trailers. In the Reveal Trailer, there is also a scene of Trish trying to hold onto Fang which did not make it into the final game. She first speaks in the Story Trailer, and her voice talent, Ozioma Akagha, was revealed afterward.

Trish was originally mentioned as a backing vocalist for Worm Drama, as well as playing guitar. She is only seen singing during the final show.

## Quotes

* *"Wow, we were kinda weird kids, huh?"*
* *"College is gonna be amazing! There's an entire class just on spider biology. It has six different textbooks! Dude, I'm gonna be the spider queen."*
* *"You should dump all your stats into charisma."*
* *"OHMYGOD, SHE GOT OUT."* (when Mango disappears in the school)
* *"Fang... I'm happy for you, really. For us. But... I don't think we're on the same page about CalderaFest."*
* *"That's what YOU love, Fang. You never asked what WE wanted."*
* *"This. This is why I don't tell you stuff like this. You refuse to see anything you don't want. And when I try to tell you, you shut down. I have other friends, Fang!"*
* *"When have you EVER had my back, Fang? We've always done what YOU wanted to do! And that's fine! But... there's only so much time we have left! I can't spend the rest of it following along after you! I need to think of myself, too."*
* *"I don't want you around. I need you around, dude. You're my best friend."* (to Fang)
* *"I can't believe CalderaFest got cancelled by a giant fucking meteor."*
* *"I love you, dude. Hmm... this is really gay."*

## Trivia

* The "Mr. Sad Jeans" that Trish had dated in the past is popularly theorized to be Leo, a main character present in original concepts of *Goodbye Volcano High*, but was cut during early story revisions.
* Trish bears a striking resemblance to Disney TV Animation artist Kiana Mai.
* KO\_OP once jokingly said on social media that *Goodbye Volcano High* has an alternate ending where Trish is an anime villain who has spent all of senior year secretly plotting a meteor strike on Earth.

## Gallery

### Art

Trish's reference sheetTrish's cellphone concept artEarly concept sketchesPreliminary sketch 1Preliminary sketch 2First pass, dated 2018Second pass, dated 2019Trish in the Pitch TrailerTrish in the Pitch Trailer3D head reference (top, second from left)Trish (bottom, left of Fang) in the 2020 key artTrish with Fang and Mango in a promotional illustration by Ellen AlsopSnowball fightArt by Francesca LlorenTrish on guitar
### Screenshots

Trish (top) at the beach campfire in the Reveal TrailerTrish (top right) at the beach campfire in the demoTrish in the Reveal TrailerTrish grabbing Fang in the Reveal TrailerTrish at the end of the Story TrailerTrish sitting with ReedTrish in the music room"Worms 'til the end."Trish alerting Fang of Ms. RobertsTrish as OllyTrish playing with Reed and FangThe group celebrates the successful auditionTrish with SageReed and Trish hugTrish and Reed holding handsFang chasing TrishTrish's head strengthTrish and RosaTrish, Rosa and NaomiTrish going swimmingTrish and Fang in classTrish resting with FangTrish on the final dayTrish on the final day
## References

1. ↑ https://www.artstation.com/artwork/VJVOg4
2. ↑ Quote from official site, 2020
3. ↑ KO\_OP Official Discord.
4. ↑ KO\_OP LudoNarraCon developer Q&A stream - May 4, 2023
5. ↑ https://twitter.com/kianamaiart/status/1291152477719605251
6. ↑ https://twitter.com/KOOPMode/status/1292850200906735618

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