A Question for my Readers · 9:12pm Apr 16th, 2020
Hello all!
I'm still alive and kicking, mostly! I didn't think it was possible to sleep so much in one day, however. Feeling a little worse today, if I'm honest, but I'm hopeful that it's just a minor blip. Anyway, all of your lovely comments and conversations on Proximity have been keeping a smile on my face. At a time when human interaction is limited I can't stress how appreciated your time and company is. 
And on the subject of Smolcellus: Proximity is almost reaching the end of its second run. Only three more ficlets planned and then that will probably be that. It's been a great deal of fun bringing this story back, particularly with a more lighthearted slant, and it's reminded me how much I love writing romance between these two characters. Whilst I'm enjoying rewriting Salves, there's no Ocellus in that story, and I'm going to miss the company of best bug. So I've been wondering; would there be any interest for you in reading a longer romantic piece between these two? I have two ideas in mind, both covering largely different subject matter beyond the obvious romance; the story itself would be updated at a slow speed (maybe once a month), though, so nothing like the rate that you've been seeing with Proximity. Would that detract from any appeal?
Um, that's it, really. I won't go into too much detail about the idea, only that it will be set after Smolder and Ocellus have graduated from the School of Friendship and are entering life beyond. I'll probably be sticking with my desire to have Smolder becoming an apprentice under Rarity, too. Dragon seamstress is just too cool a concept to pass over. 
Or maybe I'll just write an AU where Smolder is a magical princess hunting down a fugitive bug-creature in a rain-slicked neon metropolis.
Oh god, maybe I'll write that!!
Let me know your thoughts. If nothing else, it will help keep me excited about life beyond being stuck in bed, heh.
Much love, speak soon!
I want both those ideas too!
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Ah geez, you lot are useless!
At least I know that whatever idea I go with will get your approval.
Well, hopefully, anyway!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!!
I would like any words from you. Both both both and more, please.
The cyberpunk concept sounds brilliant! Please look after your health and write these great story ideas for us.
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Oh you! Flattery gets you... Well, everywhere, really.
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Eee, thanks for your thoughts. I'll be bearing them in mind. And yes, I certainly intend to keep myself on the right side of the ground, haha.
um.... let me think...
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With apologies for adding to the general non-deciding that's going on here, those both sound like Something I'd Like To Read! You could always just pick one to do first, and keep the other up your sleeve for later.
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Sage advice right there; thank you very much for sharing it. I doubt I've got the lifespan on this site to get through both of these ideas, but that approach will if nothing else help focus my thoughts on which one to approach first. I hope life is treating you well during this unusual time, by the way.
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Hello, you! Obvious answer was obvious, I suppose, haha
I hope you're doing well today? I haven't got back to commenting on the 'birthday present' yet, but suffice to say I'm really enjoying it.
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Yeah, I'm doing great! Hope you're feeling the same