The relationship between Beatrix and Casey. (POSSIBLE SPOILERS)

[spagucci]

WARNING- SPOILERS (don't tell me I didn't warn you, cuz I did. Twice)

We already know that the character you play as, Beatrix, is female, but in 0.5.1, Monami Park decided to add a new character, Casey.

Everyone seems to be torn apart on what gender Casey is, I, personally think Casey is male, but the name can be applied to anyone, male or female.

In one of the starmails that Casey sends, titled "Re: The big storm" LINK: https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/813307204479817806/F91F06AFB39ED32534D06C5229A8435EB66B9818/ it says that while Casey and Beatrix were walking home, the rain came back and Bea got closer to Casey (Sounds like a scene ripped right from an anime).

That still leaves one unanswered question - What kind of relationship are these two in?

some people think that they are - or were - a couple, but that seems kinda wierd. when you break up with someone, you usually stop talking to that person, but if you are still in the relationship, you wouldn't move into space, which could be HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of miles away from earth, or whatever planet you lived on before (its earth, I find that out in update 3)

But Bea and Casey could just be REALLY good friends. Sometimes, people need to move away. What if that is what happened to Beatrix? What if she didn't have enough money to pay rent, or a bill, or taxes, or something like that and had to work to pay off loans, but the only job she could find was to move to another world and farm slimes? (THIS IS FALSE- CHECK UPDATE 2 FOR MORE INFO)

I know that this sorta thing shouldn't be the biggest concern of the community, but still, I- we can theorize and think further about the current lore and details of the game.

Thanks for reading my rant about this, and don't forget to post your thoughts about this in the comments, bye .

UPDATE: just got the fourth starmail from Casey. He/She is or was in a relationship or something one halloween. this may be a sign of Bea and Casey being just friends, but this also could have been early in their friendship, which could still lead into a bigger relationship, idk.

UPDATE 2: the fifth starmail doesnt give us much insight on their relationship, but it tells us what Casey does, and how he is jealous that Bea was fulfilling her dream. Casey works, or worked at a "terrible bar, putting up with terrible people in hopes of little stage time"

this cancels out what I said about why Bea went to the Far, Far Range. She was simply following her dreams.

UPDATE 3: in the sixth starmail, it sounds like Casey doesn't feel understood, which is why he moves closer to Bea - who lived in San Francisco (Monami Park is located in San Mateo!) Casey also mentions that he/she snores like a monster, and that Bea snores like whatever a monster is afraid of, but he/she also mentions that if he/she listens closely enough he/she cold hear Bea from earth! it sounds funny, but that proves that the planet Bea originates from is earth.

UPDATE 4: the sixth starmail talks about how Casey is doing, and what happened on new years eve many years ago. Casey and Bea were looking for a party, and they were around the coffee shop that they met at - get this - it was raining on both nights. Casey thought it would be romantic if they ran into that place and did the same thing, but it was shut down and there was a taco place. later that night Casey kissed bea on the roof of her apartment building, which could mean that they were dating.

[yimimoto]

Have you read all the starmails? I don't want to spoil anything but it seems pretty clear what happened between them.

[spagucci]

No, not yet, @yimimoto, I just got back from a vacation so I haven't had enough time to play through and get all the starmail, but eventually I'll update this with all the starmails.

[yimimoto]

Ah, cool. I'm interested to find out what you think of them., Some people like them others not so much for certain reasons. I like the idea and story behind them but not so much something in particular about them which I won't get into now until you get them yourself and decide :)
You might want to put a spoiler alert for people if they want to get the mail themselves.

[spagucci]

I'll make sure to do that, once I get more of the starmail.

[Landor]

i dont have any evidence to support this, but i got the feeling casey was female from the emails. but that may also be the general 'cute' vibe the entire game has, so i dont know...

i suspect they were in some kind of relationship, and had broke off for whatever reason while still being close friends. but i expect the devs are leaving it intentionaly vauge for now, maybe to see the community reaction to it (although it may also be they dont really know where they plan to take it, and need more time to decide the finer details.)

and i wouldnt discount casey being a relative ether, younger brother or sister perhaps, who adored their older sibling. the terms used in the coffee shop letter kinda puts a dent in it, but again, could have been an event that allowed them to finaly connect, after not really relating to each other for however long (one/both were adopted maybe?)

[Datlen]

I first thought the same as you, Casey being a man and just Beas friend but as Yimimoto mentioned, the mails tell more about what's between the two, idek how many mails there are actually. Meanwhile I like to think Casey is a girl, yet both makes sence when reading all mails so far and I hope the devs will confirm his/her gender in a few updates :3

[spagucci]

Once I get all the starmail I may change my mind and start thinking that Casey is female, as I said earlier, I haven't gotten all the starmail because I couldnt play since the update launched.

What @Landor said might also be true, the coffee shop might have been a chance for the two to finally connect, but even if they were siblings, even adopted siblings who don't like each other very much, woulndn't you think they would at least share their goals and dreams?

P.s, I hope Casey does fulfill his dream of making music

[ginandcats]

I think maybe it's supposed to be up to player interpretation- Casey is a pretty gender neutral name, it's not like their name is John or Emily. Personally I definitely feel that Bea and Casey were in a romantic relationship- I also personally like the idea that Casey is a girl. That might just be what's comfortable for me, a queer protagonist feels more relatable to me;; and other people may be more comfortable with a different interpretation.

I don't think a confirmation on Casey's gender is necessary, hell, they might even be non-binary- we're in space, ♥♥♥♥ gender norms amiright? either way, I like the idea of an open ended Casey

[Datlen]

Originally posted by peacekreeper:

P.s, I hope Casey does fulfill his dream of making music

It would be funny if the devs add Casey in the credits as music artist x3

[spagucci]

Originally posted by ginandcats:

I don't think a confirmation on Casey's gender is necessary, hell, they might even be non-binary- we're in space, ♥♥♥♥ gender norms amiright? either way, I like the idea of an open ended Casey

me too, honestly it is up to the player, and with a four-man team, monami park should just leave it up to the player.

still, the only people who can confirm are from monami park, so its their decesion :P

[Luciferspit]

If you continue to play and get more starmail from them, mostly in the New Year's Eve one, you find out they used to date (kissing + sleeping next to each other) and they sort of broke up when Beatrix moved out. So your question is answered once you receive the right letter.