Update 9/21

Hello everyone!

Before I get into the update, I want to say I read your comments and messages (here, on Tumblr, and in my issue report form), and I greatly appreciate your words. They fuel and inspire me! They helped me through the stress on the days when I couldn't think or the days when I couldn't appreciate what I was writing or even what I already wrote. It happened a lot over the last two months, more than I'd like to admit. It's been a roller-coaster of various emotions for me. Your kind messages of love and support help me more than you might realize!

I made quite a few revisions, additions, and corrections. I expanded on a few things, especially the fights and the knightly order that Gabriel and Lee are a part of. I did away with some stuff or just redid it. I overlooked some details and have corrected them accordingly. I can't tell if it's a lot or feels like a lot because I've done it all gradually over the past two months. 

Other things to note:

• Tongue piercings added.
• MC is less opinionated regarding the baron (There was a reason, but I decided to go a different direction in this area. Regardless, it won't really matter until Ch3).
• New option on the initial character customization page (Where you choose your pronouns. Won't come into play until Ch3+, but I just want you to be aware of it).
• No more being dragged around. You utilize the walking stick more. The changes were slight adjustments to the text, but it's worth mentioning, even if it feels small.
• Skipping Ly's sex scene now gives a non-descriptive overview. I feel like some parts within the explicit stuff added a bit of character-building. But I repeat: they are non-descriptive (for those who prefer it this way ♥).
• Declining the job actually lets you say no.
• No personality check at dinner. No personality checks ever.

On that last one, I explained my thoughts on my September 1st Tumblr update, but for those who don't use Tumblr, I'll explain it here:

Personalities are not black and white, and I see the potential annoyance in a system like this, as one shouldn't expect someone to react the same in every situation. Saying abnormal things will still garner special reactions, but you will not be punished for it.

There are a few other things I changed and added spread throughout both chapters, but I'd say they're relatively minor, or I want you to discover them for yourself.

Anyway, I think that's all. I still don't want to give a date for Ch3 because I'm trying to take my time and make sure I'm happy with it. I don't want a repeat of the turmoil I've put myself through, which is entirely my fault. Regardless, I can look at these two chapters and feel more content with them and now peaceably move on to finishing Part 1 of Chapter 3. A lot is going on in this chapter and my personal life, so I decided to break the chapter into two parts.

Thank you for reading this and my story! Have an awesome day!

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