Thank you, this really means a lot to me!! I'm glad you found their interactions enjoyable, it's my first time properly writing something like this, so it's really encouraging to know that I've actually succeeded in making them fun, because the whole novel relies on the characters and the chemistry between them.
And I also really hope I can finish it. It's going to take a while, since I'm combining development with a full-time job, but so far the development process was somehow more relaxing and enjoyable (rather than tiring), and I hope it stays like that going forward.
The first act *does* have the characters splitting up for a little bit. It happens early enough after the demo’s end, and I don't think that's too big of a spoiler, but I'm not going to reveal anything regarding future acts.
Again, thank you so much!!