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Writing characters with an accent is tricky. I don’t like constantly spelling out the accent, because it’s tiresome and distracting for me and probably the reader as well. I decided to go with making Krampess occasionally slip a few German words into her dialogue. As for accent spelling, she was allowed one “ze” as a definite article. I mean, “get in the basket” just isn’t the same.

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SmartPatrol

The accent is definitely coming through to the extent I just automatically hear it as I read the text! I think the added German phrases helps but the sort of slightly atypical turns of phrase help the idea of an accent far more than just saying "I vill" would. This comment is escaping me but my point is your attempt at subtly conveying a German accent has been successful!

Badger Boy

Why am I getting major jilted ex-girlfriend vibes from her?…oh god Rosemary RUN!!!!

onipuck

She'd get a lot more out of the girls, if she just said "please"

Joe Haley

The Krampess is a relic of a time when corporal punishment was the norm. She does not see children as people, so the use of “please” never entered her mind.

Schnopszilla

Oddly I've had a woman yell at me to get into the basket once in my life.......it was an odd St Patrick's day.