This is a really nice artsy sort of piece. It does that thing art does sometimes where it overanalyzes a mundane everyday object (the interstate), but in a good way. Like, forcing us to slow down and really examine something we take for granted. And that serves the overall mood of ennui and rejection. But naturally, the real meat of the piece lies in the flashbacks to a complicated tale of coming out in a rural town. I appreciated that it's more nuanced than one would expect of a rural society. No tales of abuse for shock value, just some harsh realities. Some good, as well. The last bit was really good as well, blending the use of the interchange as a metaphor for leaving with the desire to want to go back. Overall a great VN.
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Thanks for the read! This one went through a lot of changes as the Jam went on. The original pitch focused much more on the Interchange, but adding a story as to why the MC was waiting was the better angle. I've been obsessed with the real life location the photos are from for a bit now. Digging down as to why I liked the space so much was fun to work through.