itch.io

Thank you so much for the very kind words. It brings me much joy that you are enjoying reading and rereading. I can't wait to bring you more to love. ^_^

It's in the oven, my friend! I hope to have a tasty chapter ready in November. ^_^

Thank you! They are quite loveable (the trouble is that they kinda know it too), lol.

That's awesome! I'm glad you're here, my new friend, and I am so glad you enjoyed it so much! ^_^

(Aiming for an update in November, btw!)

Not at all, I totally get that feeling! I'm aiming for November for the next chapter though! If it is done sooner, I will release it sooner. ^_^

You know, me too  >_< lol

We should do something about that :D

Oh, my friend I am so glad you found that and appreciated it! I love little things like that in IFs, so I'm trying to remember to add them. I have a few things that I plan to go back and code more callbacks to as well. Sometimes when I get into the writing, those details slip from my mind. Thank you so much for your kind words, I hope GC continues to bring you joy as the journey pushes on. ^_^

I'm so glad you like that, my dear. I want to keep options like that where I can since there's a lot of other things that the MC isn't given much of a choice in.  Thank you for the kind words! I am happy to be in your bookmarks (very cozy, 5 stars, highly recommend). ^_^

It's well under way, my dear! I can't say for sure, but I anticipate updating before the end of the year. I'll have a better idea of when after next week. My hope is for November at the latest. (There's going to be some very choice Oswin moments too.) ^_^

Oh, they'll be very happy about that, my dear. 🐺

Not yet, but I'm making plans currently! Probably going to start out with just a couple tiers to keep it simple - early releases, side stories, POVS, and of course some spicy things. ^_^

LOL, I can totally tell. I am hot on the heels of chapter 5 already (26k words). If you have Tumblr, I've posted a couple ask responses with little mini-drabbles or POVs if that will help scratch the itch a little! ^_^

Thank you, my dear! I am happy you enjoyed it so! If it helps, I cried while writing a lot of those, lol. I cry at a lot of things (commercials get me sometimes), so I'm glad I'm not the only one with misty eyes! ^_^

You're an absolute joy, my dear, lol. I appreciate that you'd go to such hyperbolic levels to show your appreciation. Can definitively say it's a first for me, lol. 

I appreciate that you see me being a genteel soul, and I can be, but I'm actually a goblin in a suit (no pants though, but I have a bowtie). The more you get to know me, the more you see the goblin. So don't be embarrassed, I quite like your way of things - you are terribly cool to me. ^_^

It's alright, my dear! I totally understand, I don't find it annoying, you're good. I am doing very well and am hydrated and all that (perpetually sleepy, but that's just life, lol). ^_^

YOU are very cool *mwah mwah*.

I so thoroughly enjoyed this comment, it was the absolute best thing to read before bed. [Lost my shit at the "(WHAT?? WHO SAID THAT??)"]

 I had the most fun dreams after that, lol. I am so thrilled that you are loving the story and have a passion for the characters. Bunn is a fabulous name for our mule too! Her ears are especially long even among mule standards.

As for your question, I am not sure yet but I am thinking about it. I think I have a way to do a world-friendly toy that the characters can use for pegging. It could be limited to certain moments, but I'll see what I can do. I'd like those experiences to be as flexible as I can possibly get them. ^_^

I think we may be just from different semantics on that. For me, the 24th birthday is the start of the 24th year - the year you spend at age 24 might be a better way to phrase it. I can see it your way of course, it's just not from my frame of reference I guess. Like, I had my 37th b-day last month, that day marked the beginning of my 37 years walking this earth. It's almost like not counting the first 12 months of infancy honestly lol (like the counter starts at 0 and you build up to age 1 and so on). It's just the way I know it at least.

Hello my friend! I'll be on the lookout for errors here. The ages did change during editing for the first draft a very long time ago, so there may be something off about the wording in some places. I've provided some clarity below, but I'll be sure to proofread for continuity when I can. Thank you for the heads up! ^_^

At the conclusion of the Prologue and start of chapter 1, MC is only 5 years old (Lakota is 1 year older and Oswin nearly 4 years older but hasn't hit his 9th birthday just yet). After the first bout with the illness, there's a summary for the 3 years in-between that covers the rest of age 5 and on through age 8 (the incident in the barn happens during this time and is meant to be in the same year the MC is 8 years old). In that same year, before their 9th birthday, is when MC picks their favored skill/profession. After this there is another summed up few years that leads up to the 14th birthday - the "Name Day." During that summary there is mention of Lakota's name day, which occurs a year prior to the MC's, so the wording there may be confusing. Once the MC turns 14, there is a 10 year skip to jettison them into their next most important birthday. The MC is turning 24 the same day the mark appears, this would be the start of their 24th year. This is where most of the character creation is concluded and ends chapter 1 and bleeds into chapter 2.

That is correct, there are 4 "main" love interests and a 5th mystery man who hasn't been revealed yet.

No Love triangles or poly in this one, but you can flirt and such until you choose a love interest (or none) to lock into. Oswin and Duri are creating a lot of conflicts of late, so you're not alone there.  ^_^

I'm am so glad you enjoy it, my friend! At least by waiting, you probably got a couple more chapter updates since you added it, lol. I'm working on chapter 5 now, so hopefully sometime this fall I'll have more for you to enjoy! ^_^

That is the best course of action, lol

I am so glad that another takes as much joy in pasta as I. ^_^ 🍜🍝

I'll be adding more flavor text for that name choice in the future as well. 

I am thrilled to see the light of your approval, my friend! ^_^

Yours truly, Lu

I appreciate someone who can remain loyal (probably) in the face of a threatening chair.

There's more in the oven, my dear! ^_^ Glad you're enjoying it!

Oh no, honey, don't do that. Here, have some CPR. Don't spend it all in one place though.

Thank you, my friend! I'm really happy you're enjoying it! Maybe keep an inhaler handy. ^_^

Just wait until the mystery suitor enters the ring with the steel chair.

And it's probably going to just get worse, lol. We're reaching advanced calculus levels, and the dragon is timing you on your test while also trying to eat you.

Glad you got it to work! Hope you enjoy the rest of your journey! ^_^

I am glad you love it! Duri was probably more an inspiration (though not a super-direct one) from (Yoko) Kurama from Yu Yu Hakusho (though Kurama is a fox-demon and not a wolf). He's where the interest in magical-transforming/shifting beings first started (loooong time ago). Though, I have a soft spot for Inuyasha as well! The ears are irresistible! ^_^ 

I am so happy you are enjoying it so much! I totally know what you mean with the childhood transition. I've read several IFs where I am just like, please can we grow up now? LOL I just wanted to hit the highlights and build the necessary connections to others since I was eager to get to the meat of the story. And, of course, we'll have some flashbacks to childhood as we go along (especially with Oswin and remembering grandmother Ravinder). There's some fun twists and turns (and PAIN) in store for everyone, so I think you'll have much to look forward to! ^_^

Sure thing, dear!

https://wings-of-ink.tumblr.com/?source=share

Your list has brought a bit smile to me, my dear. I promise more wolfy-shenanigans to come soon. 

As for #4 - the MC's agency and action being cruelly taken is serving as part of a building drama in the background. Some play their MCs as capable and take-charge, but the way this is working out for MC here is that they can't be that even if they want. This tension may lead an MC come apart in some way). But not to worry, we are building up to something good and your MC isn't going down without a fight.

For #5 - the mark will not influence MC's magical capabilities. It will add some flavor later in the story but overall it's mainly the physical appearance of the mark that is effected by your choice.

#6 - MC will make a trip home soon. For MCs that already wield weapons, they'll be able to hone what they have in their arsenal. For those who do not typically have weapons, they'll get a chance to learn one and take it with them.

#7 - no worries! I'm happy to answer as long as there's no spoilers. ^_^

No shame there, but if you want to follow on Tumblr, I regularly post status updates so you don't have to watch itch from the bushes, lol. But no judgement from me if you like to loom around here either though. :D

Don't you worry, well - worry a little maybe - but you'll get a chance to show off those hands either way.

I totally get that. Sometimes you just wanna flirt around - it's fun! Especially when you get a rise out of the ROs, lol. I'm glad you enjoy that aspect, my dear. I really want to provide as much variety in the interactions as I'm capable of so the MC feels as real as you and me. ^_^

OMG, 12!? I'm so happy you're enjoying it so much! I'm already doing outlining for chapter 5, so no worries there. I hope to grant your wish as soon as possible. ^_^

You're in luck, in chapter 6 (I anticipate with the current pacing) you'll get to throw those hands! Which also means your parents will be in danger, but ignore that for now.

Nathan is a menace, but he knows he can get away with it because he has that older-guy-handsomeness thing going for him, lol. ^_^

I hope you caught some sleep afterwards! I am so thrilled you enjoyed it so, my dear! ^_^

I hope you got some rest at some point, my friend, but I am pleased as punch that it drove you to such lengths! ^_^

There's a lot to love there, my friend. 😊