I think I get what you mean by more subtle and grey, I can absolutely see how you can develop the aesthetic without it being as in your face as most cyberpunk. IDK if this makes sense but when you say that I am thinking of the flooding scene in Bong Joon-ho's Parasite?
Also thanks for taking the feedback so gracefully, I really hope it comes across that I mean it admiringly and encouragingly.
I am, shamefully, actually referring to the MC's old partner (I forgot their name but the very grumpy and kinda mean one [we all have a type IG!]). August is a darling though!