I am considering bringing her in as a transfer because of the angst and the drama. Coraline has such big, deep seated abandonment issues which is a thing in the books but has definitely grown on the island. So for her to find out that she has left the island and left those she loves behind (and her one and pretty much only home) would put her close to the edge. But then additionally to find those she loves or some of them at least here in Darrow, living their lives and to her at least (abandoning her even more) that would completely mess with her head. And I am all about messing with Coraline's head.

Also, if I did bring Coraline without being a transfer then I would probably have to bring her as ten year old Coraline? Which I could do but for the City, I don't think would be a good fit. I suppose I could always bring her as straight canon- exiting from like years after the books but I don't like to do that often in games. (I have done it in other games, she was a med student in one and in another she was a Doctor.) But a straight up transfer to me brings my favourite character over to the game and also gives me immediate drama plot.

essentially...
me= coraline fangirl