Surgery + 6 days & question for readers: how about an R-rated chapter of Feathered Hearts: C&C? · 4:33pm Sep 14th, 2021
I’m happy to say the pain is slowly subsiding, and with it, the need for painkillers, though I still need a modicum of them to eat anything more than a protein shake. I made some spaghetti and meat sauce yesterday and ate it rather gingerly, in very small pieces. Might have been a mistake because my throat felt raw and inflamed afterwards, probably from the acid in the tomatoes.
I did have one slightly nauseating, if not outright frightening moment yesterday, though. I found I was finally able to stick my tongue out some more, and what I saw alarmed me--it looked to me like the line of stitches had given way and I could see the actual gash in my tongue--the deep furrow of tissue they’d carved directly out of it starting about an inch and a half back. Understand I’m not squeamish, but even though it didn’t hurt, it was sickening to look at, and I honestly feared I’d have to go back into surgery to restitch it, so I made an immediate appointment with my surgeon.
They saw me within a couple hours, and then assured me that everything was fine--that they don’t actually seal the breach except loosely because otherwise, stuff would get trapped in the rift and cause infections (I have to use this antiseptic mouthwash twice a day to keep it clean). But since the tongue is basically entirely muscle, it deals with the missing tissue just fine and mends the breach itself over time, starting at the bottom of the canyon they carved and then slowly working its way up. So I’ll get to watch the gash slowly heal and seal itself over the next few weeks.
They did, however, add one additional stitch towards the back to protect the one silk stitch that’s out of view to the rear, where they apparently did most of the work on me. That will probably stay until Monday, then get snipped. In the meantime... more soup, smoothies, pudding, jell-o, and pasta, though I’ll probably be a lot more careful about eating the sauce that comes with it. At least I’m losing some weight.
Sorry if anybody was squicked reading this. Now to business.
I’m sorry to say, there’s still no word from the mods on posting my Feathered Heart chapter edits to my new story. I pinged them again yesterday but still no response. Nothing I can do there but wait. In the meantime, I’m now into editing the next chapter, which is once again undergoing wholesale changes from the original to accommodate the new story, though don’t worry--I’m still finding ways to use most of the existing scenes and dialog, if not in this chapter then later.
The title of the new chapter is Explanations and Epiphanies--starting to see a pattern in how I name chapters, yet? And as my post-operative libido finally returns with a vengeance, I thought I’d let readers know that I’m thinking of making this chapter R-rated as memories are stirred and scattered recollections recounted, involving things and scenes (mostly) much more implied than overt. Of course, it could be made overt later in a separate side story chapter even it’s just glossed over a bit here.
So, would that be something readers would be interested in? It would, of course, serve the story in the sense that It helps solidify the bonds of our heroes as War with the Cloven approaches, and also (eventually) make clear just how trivial some of their fears and worries actually are in the context of all that’s going to happen.
I believe I can make it work, but I figured I’d solicit feedback first. So, what do you all think? Would you like this to happen? I’m about halfway through writing the new chapter but not committed either way yet, so sound off in the comments yea or neigh.
And regardless of the answer, after this? Unleash the Magic, here I come.
More foreshadowing is always nice, as is character development. What would you say the best soup you've had so far was?
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Probably the crab bisque. I’ll start adding in some more substantial soups with actual chunks of stuff before too long instead of the straight broth or “Cream of X” soups I’ve been eating thus far.
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You do exceptionally well writing lewdness with a T-rating so I can only say yes to this. Go for it, Sensei!
I'm not squeamish myself, but the state of your tongue does sounds nausening. I remember when by my Wisdom teeth were pulled. Couldnt get used to the stitches. Cant imagine what is like having on the tongue.
Still, happy everything's fine and you're getting better. Nice to hear you have such attentive doctors.
I'm glad to read that you are recovering and seeing the gash in your tongue seems unpleasant at best. I'm also happy to read that there is more Unleash the Magic coming.
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I have an irrational love for cream of tomato soup. Especially with grilled cheese which alas you're unable to partake of at this moment. It was a cold weather comfort staple growing up but I dislike tomato.
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Then I’ll experience it so you don’t have to. Just have to be patient and let it heal over a period of weeks. I really am missing more substantial food, though.
They’ve been great, issues at the hospital with my discharge paperwork and IV removal aside. I have a good surgeon I like. Any opinion on the question regarding an R-rated FH I posed?
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Thanks. And indeed it is. I plan 1-2 revamped chapters of Midnight Rising followed by spending the rest of the time in the leadup to Halloween working on Nightmare Night.
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I don’t dislike it, but I also got reminded last night that it’s acidic, which is definitely not what my tongue needs right now.
Grilled cheese would be a bit dicey now, but I can eat soft bread and butter.
Any opinion on the question I posed regarding an R-rated Feathered Hearts chapter?
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About it being overt? I think implying would be better. If done right it brings nice addition, without overshadowing the main topic. Subtlety is golden. (I feel like I said something without saying anything)
Plus, extra chapter = extra reading. It's a win situation.
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Honestly? I think you've already gone too far towards adult content with the main story, especially when it's held beside the original. You've also got the mature side story to unleash yourself in which means you're not just writing something that doesn't fit tonally with the original story but you'll have to handicap yourself doing it as well to put it in the main fic.
But I'm about 2 minutes from passing out so I have no clue if that even makes sense.
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Absolutely. I said it would be implied and not overt.
Works for me!
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I find these to be perfectly reasonable points.
It makes sense. Now get some sleep.
I'll second KMCA somewhat in that the focus of the main story should be the war. That said, if a war with plenty of violence is fine, no reason to 'hide the breasts' under a pile of gore. As long as the focus remains on the conflict and everyone in it.
Yes to the extra chapter. Love seeing characters grow closer.
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So do I. And it’s a bonus if it gives you ideas for art!
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Oh it does me a heckin inspire!
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Excellent. I think the next chapter should give you plenty of inspiration, then!
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eeeeee happy warbles!