#ly43

i’m moving, albeit it very slowly. before starting this chapter last weekend, i’d written a lot over the last six weeks, but not a lot of narrative fiction and getting back in that groove was unexpectedly hard. zero timeframe estimation at this point, but just wanted to share some general facts as a lil holdoer

current wc: 8.2k (some of which is bullets but bullets are plans yet to be enacted so!)

there’s a kink scene that’s currently at 3.6k

(and the *official* foreplay has only just begun)

lil bit of a different format this chapter, partially bc it benefits the plot and partially bc it eased me back into narrative fiction

getting to use (read: heavily doctor) not one but TWO scenes from the “future chapters” folder which is iNCREDIBLY exciting for me personally

I really liked what you said about a gift is not a gift if not freely given. That's going to stick with me. Thank you.

thank you so much for taking the time read my fic and send an ask!! reading 400k in a few days is no small feat!!! godspeed to your sleep and eating 😂

I’m especially grateful for your thoughts and comments on the parasocial frog-boiling part! I’m so appreciative that people have read the chapter and essay and reflected and shared their thoughts with me! that really was the goal with it (and, of course, to a much lesser extent, plot), so I’m immensely grateful every time someone new comments on it or sends an ask about it

it’s easy to let our actions be swayed by the actions of the masses (or the perceived masses), even unintentionally or without noticing. as a fandom with a history of violating the privacy of people we’re centered around, I feel really strongly that it’s our responsibility as a fandom (both old and new fans) to make sure that we are vigilant about keeping the appropriate boundaries in place this time around!!