Yes I think these are some good ideas. We deliberated on perma updates but couldn't test them enough to add them confidently. In the next iteration though we are likely to have them.
Holly! That is the highest score so far! I'm so glad you enjoyed it and yes Love2D was great to work with! For a UI heavy game like this I think I will prefer it over more traditional engines any day.
Absolutely one of my favorites in the jam so far. The art is absolutely great and the narrative was very charming. One of the best ones I've played so far.