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No, you're right about Shades being canine-like - that's a good point that they'd be called pups. Thanks for the review!

Thanks for the review!

Yeah, reading back through, I'm still really happy with this chapter because of how Ayda's character arc is coming together and I'm really glad it works for you. :D

Ding ding ding! :D

Thanks for the review! Your interpretation of the poem is pretty sound. My choice not to use commas in between cold and steel was deliberate - it would slow the ...

Thanks for the review! I was also wondering where your interpretation came from and would love it if you could provide some more details on that!

Yes, write Japan poetry! Unless you meant it is taking off and trading Tokyo for somewhere with a horizon as opposed to a skyline, somewhere that's less "walled off." In ...

Well this is relatable. :P If it makes you feel better, it's been a while since the Green Room has been this full. Last month it pretty much never had ...

Are you trying to tell us something? Yes, this is Foreshadowing(TM). I should maybe make it more subtle. :P But I'm so happy this is getting reviewed again! I've been ...

Sure!

Thanks for the review! Your interpretations are really interesting - you're pretty much right on with the meaning but not the literal details of the situation. If you want to ...

Yep, a strident review for sure! Thanks for the review.

Oh, the urine thing makes a lot more sense. I'd been thinking it was a blood test, and I couldn't figure out how the drug would affect the body without ...

:D I'm so happy you love the ending.