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Q&A - 02 🌻
🕑 Added 2019-11-24 20:56:15 +0000 UTCQuestion:
🌻 My biggest questions are in regards to story timeline. Since you said you were going to have to shorten ghost lights, are there still going to be romantic scenes/how much more plot should we expect?
I can't say for sure how long it will take me to tell this story, but I'm planning and hoping I get it done in maybe 7 years from now? That'd be 10 years in total. That's really long, I know, but to be honest, I planned this from the start.. it was always going to be something I dedicate like a decade to. I love those characters very much and I'm extremely patient (my best skill), and I'm ready to do this. But my health doesn't want to cooperate with me sometimes and I've learned that I have to plan in emergency times, buffers, hiatus times and days where I simply can't draw because I don't feel well ;; Basically, I’ll give myself the same time to finish the story, but not as many scenes.
There's still a lot of plot to come, and the best (or worst?) is that once they get their feelings sorted out... they're in this together! There is a lot of supernatural and creepy stuff going on and it's going to be dangerous, but it IS a love story. There will be enough time for them to be cheesy and sweet! They deserve to have calm, loving moments together. There are also sex scenes that belong 100% into the plot. Comforting each other, being there for each other, feeling safe, resting in each other's arms, those kind of things. They will need each other very often, physically and emotionally.
I just wanted to give them time before they become a couple. I wanted to let the readers experience how they are as friends first, and how much they care for each other - and then they can be best friends and lovers. A very strong bond in the present timeline that can't be shaken so easily.
As for the writing itself...
The structure of the story is actually pretty simple! Because it's a webcomic it unfortunately seems more complex and confusing than it is, because there is so much time between the updates 😭 But I think when reading through it at once, it becomes clear that it's just building up to something currently, and we're almost there!
The plot is based on the prototype. Maybe that's a clue on what awaits them~ 🌸
There are very important plot points they have to work through until they find the answers they've been looking for. In between, they puzzle clues together, figure out more and more, and will run into trouble...... (the reader can try to puzzle, too, but even if someone has a harder time with that, it will all be revealed when they find answers)
First image: the old, first draft!
Second image: the new plot!! The very important plot points are the same, as is the ending. But the stuff that happens between is now more condensed, shuffled around a bit, cut, and rewritten. They will figure out some things sooner. Some things will happen a bit earlier and because of that I could cut scenes that were related. The plot is very character driven, their actions have consequences. That's why this is a little tricky and I have to do this carefully and not rushed or I could risk to destroy their character development. Whenever I cut something, it means I have to fix later scenes, too. So far, the boys have adjusted really well and things fall into place one after the other. It just takes a lot of time. But honestly, it's a lot better already!! I'm glad I've decided to do it, my storytelling has improved and it will make for a better story.
Third image: comparison of the length. it's all not very accurate, but just to show the outline and structure! also please excuse my handwriting omg 💦
I'm still rewriting currently, and to answer the question in short: the story is far from over and there will be a lot of kisses (sometimes cute, sometimes desperate)
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if you have questions for the ongoing Q&A, you can ask me anytime in the comments 💙
earlier Q&A parts: 01
Comments
Melek seymenoglu
Ditto I won't mind reading this story for the next ten years, I love those boys so much! ♥
toblerone231
(P.S. I’ve always kind of regretted not sending you my request while you were doing those, but knowing there will be ALL the sweet, desperate kisses makes everything worth it 😆😆😘❤️🎉🙌🏻)
toblerone231
Finally was able to read this whole post! So very excited that you are getting things where they work for YOU (and Your Boys, of course)!! Although my curiosity is is a little peaked, wondering what we won’t be seeing, I’m content with the knowledge that you’ll be giving us what you know to be important to the storyline as well as important to our need for lovey-dovey-ness 🥰🥰 It’s been such a joy to watch this story unfold, including the evolving relationship of Noah and Robin, but also to watch you grow as an author and artist. I still remember becoming your patron (finally, after breaking down and getting an account) and being like wooOOOOAAHH!!! YES!! I’ve been invested in this story ever since! So, lots of words just to say we support you! So much!! And we can’t wait to see what happens next in all aspects! ❤️❤️
I don’t think others would mind me saying this on their behalf but we are in this for the long haul!!! So looking forward to getting to experience the rest of this story. I’m so glad you chose to show the friendship side of the relationship the way you have, it really is something special. And I honestly thought I was reading my own handwriting in these pictures haha
Rozanthie
I just did the math on how much money I'm gonna be giving you over the lifetime of this story... Worth it.
Ahleena
This is great news! Your health comes first and I’m happy this story is getting even better! I love your work and can’t wait to see more. I had a question for the Q&A, what would it be like if Robin and Noah went on a date?
SkyeBoo13
Just beyond excited that this will be in my life for the next 7-10yrs 😍 When you didn't think you needed a plot explanation but then this comes along and im so thankful for it! Completely devoted to seeing these boys grow and become a couple 😚 Thank You Fanta for this!! Xx
//carefully prepares my heart to be in a constant state of turmoil for the next 10 years (or, lets be real, more like for the rest of my life considering how much I love them)
PhoenixFyre
Take your time with this comic. I am enjoying it. I hope the consequences aren't because they are remembering their past and who they are and what they were to each other. Robin was very lonely and needs Noah. So I hope they don't suffer for that. Eternal loneliness is worse. So I feel for Robin.
MessusMinnow
This was my question! Thank you so much for answering! I was really nervous when you said you were going to have to cut it down that we were going to lose so much. So I’m super happy that we won’t. Honestly your work is the most beautiful comic I’ve ever seen and I am 100% game to wait it out and read this for the next seven to ten years! ❤️❤️
