...Here we go. The big moment is coming.

Y'know, I have no idea how long it's been since the last time I read this story since about four or five chapters went up when I was quite literally not looking. But, I have to say that I'm feeling absolutely no boredom in reading through this emotionally-nuanced journey of a person shattered and rebuilt twice over with pieces missing and new ones added. And, even though we all know how this interpretation of Soarin x Braeburn ends (or do we?), it's one Hell of a stirring (and empathy-inducing) experience to hop on board Soarin's Storytelling Train and see just how he arrived at his current stop, and how he's handling it all.

In short: Dear God, my emotions, they're not toys, but you know how to play with them, especially when it comes to one of my favorite shipping pairs. Don't you dare stop writing, you're just too good at this.

By the way, this came to mind (link) when I finally finished the chapter, not sure how fitting it is, but I think it's fitting.

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Thanks for the wonderful review! I'm glad you're liking it, even with the big break between chapters. I'm hard at work on the next one, and I hope you'll like that one, too.

Thanks for the music link, too!

ya know, now that I think about it,I was in a very similar situation as Soarin back at Honeycrisp's back in 2012. My relationship had gotten more stagnant because I was more lethargic (due to not getting any solid jobs) and it was really hard on me. Helped a little that I was living with her and her family at the time lol

But with that, and the anger, and being unwittingly self-absorbed most of the time, and never wanting to accept the bad, it's a wonder I didn't realize how much I was relating to Soarin until now

Literally cried when I reached the end of this chapter