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🕑 Added 2024-09-04 21:21:23 +0000 UTCFinished Vallen!!!
Or, should I say, finish the path where you have enough clues to figure out a few truths about our Red Guard. I... like it so much π I decided to go with the version where you figure out the truth in the most narrative-appropriate moment because it inspired me the most. My hand was flying across the pages so quickly that I got a cramp xD
Today, I wrote a scene that's been on my mind for three years or so, and it was cathartic. Of course, this is the first draft, and it's very sloppy and rushed, without any finesse or subtlety, but the bones of the scene are there, as is the dialogue and the general mood, and it is done! Out of my head forever. I have one less ghost to haunt me.
In a way, it feels like losing a friend. In another, it feels like shedding a heavy shackle.
Dramatics aside, I'm so happy with how the Vallen meeting turned out!!!! I said how scared I was to tackle her because I hadn't written her in so long (Patreon scenarios aside). But once I wrote the first dialogue, Vallen snatched the pen from my hand and took over. I'll have to adjust the dialogue and some of her body language, but this is a great foundation.
I'm very curious about how she'll be received. I honestly don't know how I'd take her if I was a reader and didn't know her story and motivations. I'll have to wait and read yours when the update comes out!
I don't know if I'll write the non-clue version of her meeting in the first draft. I should, but a big part of me wants to move on to Rafael.
Hmmmm...
I'll decide tomorrow. π
In any case, since we're on Wednesday and I want to try and go back to post these on Friday, the goal for the rest of the week is to either write a good chunk of the clueless Vallen version or start the first contact with Rafael.
I hope your week has been going great!! I know I have a couple of DMs from some of you lovely people, I'll go read them now! See you all Friday β‘
Comments
Anathema
Thank you! I have some plans for the other version of the meeting that I'm very excited for!
AndrasteN7
So this is the scene you were teasing us about on Tumblr! A Vallen scene! I cannot wait to read the next part of the update but I know my favourite part is going to be the β¨ballβ¨ ! The flirtingπ₯° the potential dancing π the jealousyπ(please tell me there will be some possessive jealousy when speaking with alainπ³ possessive jealous hadrian helloooo?! π³πππgive us that sweet, sweet, angsty and salty jealousy π)
Rue
Congrats on getting that scene down on paper! It'll be interesting to see if my Romanus that's actively pursuing Vallen will have enough clues to actually figure her out. (Idk if you need all of them or just a specific amount). If the last Lingering Glance was anything to go by, I suspect both versions of the meeting will be fascinating to experience!
Rachel Stone
Congrats, sounds like a huge relief. I'm still excited and curious about Vallen. Can't wait for Neias return to the fold as well.
Wrap Wrapowy
Yesss I *knew* it! Besties we're getting closer I can feel it don't even get me started- I can't wait to watch more people fall for her (they will.) π₯°π₯°π₯°
mila (yugocar)
oh it must feel so satisfying to put something down on paper officially after three years!! congratulations!! also not to be repetitive but iβm going to keep going πππ until we get to experience that vallen scene, i cant wait to slowly get into her head during this book!
