Perhaps the most appreciable thing about Xoe Allred’s work is that it’s so very human. Yes, even when we’re talking about dinosaurs who would rather play board games than face their impending extinction in Velocirapture, and certainly when considering the desperate correspondents of Persuasion.

Take Vibes. Vibes is about being a teacher who wants what’s best for their students, even when they’re obnoxious goofballs who disrupt your efforts to bring something good into their lives. I can confirm that it’s about as accurate as it gets, teacher-wise, even in those moments when I wish it had gone a few steps further.

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