"I know I’ve said this many times, but the work on this description is incredible. The attention to Donnica's outfits makes it easy to visualize her, showcasing the effort and money she invests in her appearance. The detail about her having two tiny marionettes at her feet, dealing with their smell and sweat, is particularly vivid and striking. What I also love about the start of this segment is the contrast in clothing between Vivara and Donnica. One is impeccably dressed, every detail pristine, while the other is, let’s say, more natural. This contrast is brilliantly executed—through their clothing alone, we see the differences between these two women without a single word. It’s a perfect example of show, don’t tell."

I LOVE that you picked up on that contrast… it was something I worked hard to emphasize in their initial meeting. Donnica as the cold, razor-sharp litigator, every inch curated and immaculate, set against Vivara, the earthy, free-spirited priestess, all warmth and natural energy. That clash of styles speaks volumes about who they are before either of them even opens their mouth. And hearing you call out the “show, don’t tell” landing is always such a thrill as a writer.

"Before diving deeper into this segment, I want to express how much I love Vivara, she’s fantastic. Characters who live so fully in their own worlds are always a joy. With the introduction of Vikki, Ricci, and now Vivara, these characters are already among my favorites in the story so much fun to share the journey inside the estate with this trio! They also provide a perfect contrast to the colder characters we’ve met so far, even though those characters have their moments too. I also enjoy the casual way Donnica’s tiny prisoners are discussed, as if keeping them at her feet is completely normal. Vivara’s excitement when talking about it adds such a great layer to the scene."

I’m so glad to hear Vivara is resonating! She’s an absolute joy to write, and you’re right… she provides such a stark counterpoint to the icier personalities we’ve spent so much time with so far in the story. It’s refreshing to bring in lighter, almost whimsical tones without losing the dominance that defines these women. And don’t worry, we’ll be seeing more of her as things unfold.

"We also learn that Donnica works in the office of the Government Registration Subsidies Program. But despite her responsibilities, her mind is consumed by thoughts of Trevor. I love this detail. We also discover that Donnica is far from happy with the situation regarding Trevor, feeling "forced" to obey Helena, which clearly frustrates her. I suspect this tension will resurface later in the story."

Small clarification: Donnica doesn’t work for the GRSP. Her firm is actually spearheading a massive lawsuit against it.

And you’re right... Helena holding Trevor over her puts Donnica in a deeply vulnerable position, one she resents bitterly. Watching how that frustration builds and what she does with it will definitely be important going forward.

"We learn more about the estate. It’s not just the kingdom that has tinies, there are also cells holding countless tinies locked away. The dystopian world within Helena’s estate, with her as the supreme leader, is absolutely captivating. The estate itself is a fantastic setting, and I can’t wait to explore more of it and uncover the secrets hidden within Helena’s domain."

That’s exactly the reaction I was hoping for! I’ve been aiming to frame the estate as equal parts heaven and hell, a gilded paradise with a brutal underbelly. And you’re right… we’ve barely scratched the surface. Plenty more secrets waiting to be uncovered ;)

"This concept of imprinting isn’t entirely new. Earlier in the story, Rebecca mentioned being attracted to Amber, specifically her feet, it was because she was imprinted with her even if at that time we didn’t know it was called like that. This suggests the Cernovich women may have a natural ability to imprint without training. I wonder if Amber will discover this and use it, and what it means for her relationship with Rebecca."

Great questions… and you’re not the only one asking them! The line between genuine love and imprinting is going to be such a rich space to explore with Amber and Rebecca. How much of what they feel is authentic, and how much is something deeper, more biological? And even if there is a lot of 'imprinting', does it still matter if it's love? So many juicy implications to come!

"I also enjoy the subtle critique of "breaking" tinies. It’s amusing that Helena’s group and Annie’s are rivals, even in how they handle tinies. While Annie is one of the best breakers, she’s up against the sophisticated system Helena and her girls have built, where women from around the world can learn to imprint at the estate. Annie, on the other hand, only has a few assistants, including my favorite, Jasmine an amazing character the author underutilizes (what a mean author) and her new student, Naomi. Personally, I’m on Helena’s side here; imprinting seems far more effective than breaking."

I love this observation: the ideological clash between imprinting and breaking is one of my favorite undercurrents. Annabel’s methods are raw and brutal, Helena’s more biological and ritualized. Which is more effective? We’ve seen imprinting yield almost divine devotion… but is that universal, or is it unique to Donnica?

…and Jasmine, remind me, which character is that again? :D

"This is an incredible first segment. We learn more about the estate and Helena’s power, the concept of imprinting (which I suspect will be crucial later), and Donnica’s growing frustration, which could quickly turn into anger and rage. Given that Donnica doesn’t think clearly when she’s upset, it’ll be fascinating to see what she does to challenge Helena. And, of course, Vivara, what an unforgettable character."

Oh yes, Donnica can be downright volatile when Trevor’s involved. Hopefully she’s more level-headed in the courtroom, but in Helena’s world? That’s another story. And I’m so glad Vivara stuck with you… she’s been a blast to bring to life, and she’ll definitely be back.

And I’ve got to say, your reviews keep getting better every post. They’ve always been a joy, but lately the analysis has been razor-sharp. I have such a great time reading through them…

Keep them coming!

"Well shit it seems Helena is slowly bringing Domica down a few pegs lowkey or more to her side with these little tasks. Not that watching her use her divine feet to break those tinies souls was not truly wonderful to behold, just seems Helena is getting something out of this arrangement after all."

Oh, Helena is absolutely hoping to get something out of it… she wouldn’t go to such lengths courting Donnica otherwise. Every little task is a thread she’s weaving into her larger plan... or so it seems...

"The Implanting vs Breaking thing does seem to be an interesting clash of values down the road, especially if Anna and her new protege Naomi come knocking one day down the road."

I love that you bring up Breaking here! And yeah, we definitely haven’t seen the last of Annabel and Naomi. That team-up still has plenty to show (and say!) and we may even be checking in on them sooner than later.

"We finally get to see a break in the tough veneer of Juliette and all over a tiny at that, Clara must have really gotten through her tough exterior to warrant such a mass call to action from everyone including an outsider no less."

I loved peeling back Juliette’s armor for this moment, showing her as vulnerable. There’s something so endearing about her being smitten with a tiny who’s her polar opposite; Juliette cold and stoic, Clara bursting with emotion and whims. That clash makes their dynamic pop.

"Little by little Trevor seems to be endearing himself to the Kingdom through his kindness and willingness to help even if the scenario is a little whacky compared to his belief system. Not sure if him and Domica are warming up to Helena and her ways yet but it does kind of seem they are a little."

Great point! Trevor’s warmth does seem to be earning him some good will in the Kingdom, both with subjects and rulers alike. As for Donnica… I wouldn’t say she’s warming up just yet, but Trevor? Maybe. Then again, he’s usually pretty chill haha

"Kass is very important to the way things go in the Kingdom even if it is a delusion of grandeur she still is the person on the ground dealing with issues when the Goddesses are away. Her importance even if she won't say it is likely MORE so though that of her deities given how closely she works with everyone."

Kassandra is such a fascinating character to write for exactly that reason. She’s deferential to her giantesses, but she has this undeniable pull of her own over the workings of the Kingdom. I’m glad that dynamic comes through… it’s one of my favorites to currently write.

"Kass and Trevor really seem to be hitting it off more ways than one which likely will set Domica off in the future especially if Trevor keeps antagonizing her like he seems set on doing."

Yeah, Trevor has a habit of bristling at Donnica’s dominance, though he also seems to crave it sometimes. He’s a tough one to pin down… constantly contradicting himself, and that makes him fun to write.

"I do now wonder what Becca would think of Kass hanging around Trevor given her pension for worshiping the likes of Helena and even possibly Domica soon enough and Becca's stance of standing up for tiny rights even if their living in a perennial paradise."

Rebecca and Kassandra clashing… now that would be an interesting scene to explore! We've got so many storylines and characters in motion right now, and I can’t wait to see how they start colliding.

"The woman in Domica's ass might not be the only one meeting their end end if she has her way of The Kingdom one day soon. Something tells me her style of civilization for the wee folk is a bit differently from Helena's."

That’s a juicy take! Donnica’s style of rulership could very well end up diverging from Helena’s… if she ever takes power let’s hope it doesn’t turn out too different, for the sake of the tinies.

"Though seeing Kass try to speak of whimsical peace and understanding and unity etc whilst elbow deep digging the crud from between Amber's monster toes would be quite the counter culture shock for her...not to mention poot Carla who freaked out over something bad happening which may be right on her tiny doorstep."

Oh yes, life under those feet might be a very different experience indeed, haha.

"When the five girls first walked in I truly expected the worst for Scarlett and especially Becca but it seems for now all is well. Honestly when they approached them at the park I still expected them to be bullying a tiny or two or something similar."

Yeah, probably smart to stay on your toes when reading this story. That said, these five girls do seem more invested in soccer… at least for now.

"Becca has been wonderful or Scarlett but the love triangle brewing leaves me wondering how all this plays out especially if Amber ever catches on. I'm still expecting a love triangle when it all comes to pass though."

Ah yes, Amber hasn’t put the pieces together yet. That reveal is definitely going to be a moment of truth. In the meantime, I agree… Rebecca has been wonderful for Scarlett, and the redhead knows it.

"Having read 'To Break In A Pet' and 'MAJOR/minor' before the imprinting aspect has been on the table for many years. I could easily seeing somebody like Domica/Helena or a number of others taking great advantage of it to benefit their whims or even amusement."

Damn, I’ve gotta check those stories out!

"Clara seems like tiny gal one would come across on Discord or the old days of Sizechange/MIRC whathaveyou, playfully bratty with a hinge of drama mixed in to keep the bigger folks on their toes."

Exactly… I pictured her like an over-the-top stage diva when writing her. All eyeliner, dramatics, and locking herself in her “dressing room.” Theatrical to the core.

"Gentle floats a lot of boats just like everything else does in this community, there are a lot of different cooks and spices to be had so if it didn't hit for one it definitely did for another."

Thanks for saying that! While I lean toward the crueler side, I’ve really enjoyed weaving in gentler scenes. I also think they make the cruel moments hit harder.

"1. Trevor having the Domica plot armor does allow him to get away with more backtalk than typical tiny could. He should be a little more careful just in case Domica takes a liking to a Kingdom member and their unquestioned/unrelenting style of worship."

Trevor definitely enjoys her favor. Another reviewer noted that in their relationship, it’s Donnica who leans on him more, which I think nails the heart of their dynamic. She’s a goddess, a force of nature, but she still owes so much to her tiny partner.

"3. Kass is wonderful, she is like if Becca wasn't broken down by The Amber Assault to get where she is now. She didn't need the teen toejam to get her to where she was just humble devotion, acceptance and a good spirit to accept her lot and roll with it."

Love this take! There really are some strong parallels between them, and you nailed it… what sets them apart is the way their paths diverged. Rebecca was shaped by Amber’s dominance and all the hardship that came with it (and before it) while Kassandra arrived at her own place through simple devotion and acceptance. That contrast is so much fun to think about.

"As for Domica in the Kingdom it was long overdue, Helena unleashed a lioness she may never be able to put back in the cage when she comes for her neck. It actually makes me wonder how others like Amber/Scarlett, Naomi, Penelope etc would react to encountering such a place."

Yes… that’s one of the threads I’m most excited about. Seeing how other characters will interact with the Kingdom once they cross paths with it. And Donnica? She seems more committed than ever to diving deeper.

"The Rejection Therapy worked fine for what it needed to be, Becca is a tiny therapist helping mighty soccer goddesses overcome their inner demons and grow as humans thus it fit her character to try and help her anyway she could.

As I stated above The Love Triangle aspect for the Soccer Sisters still seems like the most logical and oddly expected choice. They've all been wonderful for each other so you hope it works out for them all."

Thanks! I love that description of Rebecca as a tiny therapist… badass and tender all at once. And “Soccer Sisters”? Love that name! As for how their triangle unfolds, I guess we’ll just have to wait and see…

Thanks as always for the insights man! Hope you’re having a great summer!

If you’re gonna go out, there’s no better way than up Donnica’s magnificent ass!

Imprinting’s been simmering under the surface for a while, so it’s exciting to finally let it breathe and start building it out as a real story engine.

And Trevor? He doesn’t back down from Donnica... well, until she turns around, bends over and shows him her ass. Then, yeah, it's game over for him lol

More to come ;)

Donnica absolutely crushed her with that mighty asshole of hers! As for how it might shake things up with Helena... well, you’ll just have to keep reading and find out ;)

Vivara's been such a blast to write, I'm so glad you're enjoying her! She’s definitely not done yet.

"The last segment of this amazing chapter focuses not on Trevor but on someone much larger: Helena. As the true Queen she is, she requires a fitting place, and nothing is better than her own throne inside the kingdom. As a goddess, she demands worship, with many tinies adoring her perfect feet. All I can say is how much I love this image."

Haha, yes, I couldn’t unveil the Kingdom without giving its ruler her proper stage! I’m so glad her introductory moment worked for you… I really wanted to capture that image of Helena on her throne, a living mountain of power with a mass of tinies worshipping at her feet. That image slaps!

"Helena harbors another secret: a tiny from the cupboard town, captured with Donnica, now hidden inside her ass, tortured simply for not looking at Helena properly. This act alone reveals the world Helena desires a world where tinies are conditioned to see themselves as worshippers of the goddess. This is why Celine, and likely Trevor too, are such a pain in the ass for Helena. They are tinies who refuse to bow down, who are brave enough to challenge her, and, in Trevor’s case, even threaten her. These are tinies who never submit, no matter how giantesses intimidate them. Yet, even in Helena’s worldview, some tinies are more valuable than others. The most precious to her is Kassandra her beloved Kassandra one of the few tinies who can speak to her and, even more remarkably, be heard."

Hah, so you’re calling Trevor and Celine a pain in Helena’s ass… are you hinting they might literally end up there? (Again!) :p

Jokes aside, you’re spot on. This is where we really start to see why Helena treats Trevor with such disdain. He’s not just an obstacle to her influence over Donnica, he embodies everything a tiny shouldn’t be in her eyes: equal, defiant, unwilling to worship properly. Her worldview is strictly hierarchical, and Trevor’s very existence challenges it. The question is… will one of them bend to the other, or will they find some uneasy way to coexist? So many delicious possibilities!

"But this time, even her precious Kassandra may have fallen under Trevor’s charm. The conversation between Helena and Kassandra is captivating. I loved how Helena treats Kassandra almost like a mother with her daughter. She’s so proud of her it’s almost funny. It reminds me of earlier chapters when she interacts with Vikki and Ricci. It’s refreshing to see Helena being kind to some tinies, moving beyond the cold persona she was first introduced as."

Yes! I love this side of Helena too… it rounds her out so much. Her rigid hierarchy still leaves room for deep, genuine affection toward the tinies that she considers her own. That “proud mother, perfect daughter” dynamic between her and Kassandra adds a family warmth to the Kingdom that I adore. Those moments of gentleness give her such dimension and contrast so sharply with her cruelty elsewhere.

"But to Kassandra, Trevor isn’t just a brilliant mind—he’s also a handsome man, and it seems she enjoys his company. A humorous moment is when Helena asks how Trevor behaved toward Kassandra. It almost feels like Helena views him as a jerk but also as a useless tiny. Kassandra, however, sees him differently. She wants him back whether for the seed code or other reasons, only time will tell."

Indeed, only time will tell exactly what Kassandra’s motives are, though I think readers can probably make a few good guesses. And if “proud mother” Helena ever found out? That could get… interesting.

"Another detail I love about this segment, and the chapter in general, is the lexical field surrounding divinity. It infuses the kingdom with a religious undertone, amplifying the duality of the kingdom as either a paradise for tinies or a sect designed to create obedient subjects whose sole purpose is to love and worship the giantesses."

That makes me so happy to hear! The religious-erotic undercurrent was one of the main tones I wanted for this chapter. I love weaving sub/domm and worship into the fetish, so it’s a huge part of how I imagine the Kingdom. I’m thrilled you could feel it in the bones of the story world.

And wow… you really did a review for every segment! I’m flattered, truly. Thank you for all these thoughtful insights man! Loves ya!

"Size is such an extreme illustration of this, especially given the scale of size in this story (which I fucking love, by the way), but it holds true all the same. I'd argue that Trevor and Donnica's relationship is a prime example of this, as, ironically enough, Donnica has come to lean on Trevor much more than the other way around, I'd say."

I love this point, and it’s so true… and I think it’s one of the best things running through the whole story. You’ve got Donnica, this absolute force of nature, powerful in every imaginable way, and yet she leans on Trevor in ways no one else sees. It’s honestly the backbone of their relationship (and also kind of their half of the story) you have this woman who sometimes believes she’s a god, and the tiny man who’s always there to center her.

"But then, this whole conversation between Kassandra and Trevor just feeds into what I called one of the major themes of this arc in my last review: the inability of the world to understand the nature of Trevor and Donnica's relationship. In this case, that misunderstanding is especially prevalent, as Kassandra's own messed up beliefs restored hope for a relationship with Trevor even after he told her he was taken (by two women, no less; I love how he unashamedly includes Annabel when talking about his relationship)."

Of course he has to include Annabel! That’s his Annie! Who else is going to talk classical lit with him? Okay, maybe Conner, but still… he’s no Annabel. And yeah, this is such a great way to sum up one of the major themes of the whole story: how nobody seems to understand Trevor and Donnica’s relationship except them. Even Annabel didn’t at first. Neither did Donnica’s friends at the island. Amber didn’t either way back when. But it always endures. And it keeps shaping everything around it.

I wonder what the future has in store for those two…

"Kassandra is convinced that Trevor has misunderstood the nature of his relationship with Donnica, and, in my view, wants Trevor to come back to help him understand the 'truth' and court him. She can't comprehend that Trevor is romantically involved with one 'goddess,' let alone two, so she doesn't view him as taken at all. He just needs to understand that the 'goddesses' don't feel that way about tinies, then Kassandra will be able to win him over. That's what's happening in S5, I think. Kassandra didn't laugh at Helena's disparaging remark about Trevor because she cares about him, and she cut off the goddess and pretty much lied to said goddess in order to have a chance with Trevor. I'd even go so far as to say that Kassandra letting Trevor see her smoke is a sign of her immediate affection for him."

Boy… if that’s what she’s thinking, she’s in for a rough awakening hahaha. I loved writing that moment too, Helena just absolutely laughing at the idea that her precious, perfect Kassandra might ever lust after someone like Trevor. I definitely had “mom who thinks her daughter is a flawless princess” energy when I was writing that.

"Which brings me to Wuthering Heights. You throwing an actual book reference in here (rather than making up books like before), threw me for a loop. Was this a clue as to what's going on in the background for Helena and the Kingdom? Is Trevor the Mr. Lockwood of this scenario? Was this just a cool, creative way to introduce Conner into the story? Are you just obsessed with gothic literature?"

Oookay so I know you go deep into theories after this and I won’t be able to respond to most of them (you know how I do!) but I will say I’m super impressed at how well versed you are in Wuthering Heights. Seriously… did you just read it, or do you have an insanely good memory?

"Hopefully nobody marries their cousin in this story, though!"

ya neverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr knowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww with me!

"I'm starting to think the Kingdom is a tale of fractured love, revenge, and real estate."

ohhhhhh there may be some personal stakes here ;)

"And while we're on this literary comparison, it also gave me an epiphany that I now feel should have been obvious before: Celine created the Kingdom. I'm not 100 percent certain about this, but the pieces seem to be there. I said I thought it should have been obvious to me sooner, and that's because of MINAR and the Seed Code. We know Celine built MINAR, a system designed for 'autonomous residency,' something Helena kind of mocked a little bit in S5 when she mentioned letting the subject 'play at agency.' And we know that Celine either created or sabotaged (or both) the Seed Code, something that no one else seems to understand and the BFFs weren't even remotely concerned that Trevor could accidentally screw up, implying Celine has an intimate understanding of it (unless the 'sabotage' was really accidental, which hasn't been ruled out but I kind of doubt)."

Yeah, I think it’s a pretty safe assumption that Celine was at least somewhat involved in creating the Kingdom. Trevor even speculates back in S3 that she might’ve built the Seed Code. The full extent of her involvement though? That’s still very much up in the air…

"Maybe Celine's urge to defend her fellow tinies started before she was a fellow tiny. I mean, Helena's place used to be Celine's family mansion, right? It would make sense that it was Celine that had the new development on the estate and the infrastructure housing what is now called the Kingdom installed. In fact, if the OTWSDKFSEBDD (yep, sticking with it!) distributes the tech that left Trevor stunned, why couldn't Helena simply ask them how to alter the Seed Code? I suppose maybe she's planning something that goes against their rules, but I find that unlikely given how upset she was when Penelope broke the possible group's rules with Trevor."

Great point! If the Seed Code belonged to the OTWSDKFSEBDD (I respect the commitment), then Helena wouldn’t need to send Trevor in at all (or the glitter duo) they’d probably have a tech team or someone who could handle it. And yes, that is Celine’s old family mansion. Hmmm… all these pieces, what could they mean?

"I was wondering if we'd ever see that girl from trash town again, and we, uh, almost did! Too bad she couldn't come out and say hello, but hey, at least Helena was comfortable the whole time! Seriously, though, I'm actually not a butt guy (gasp!), but I was hanging on every wiggle or slight adjustment from Helena in S5. It was really hot!"

Bro, you just need to spend a little time up a woman’s ass… maybe not Helena’s specifically, but y’know!

All jokes aside, thank you! I agree… there’s something so hot about a giantess sitting in complete, smug regality while a tiny is trapped helplessly beneath her. Whether it’s up her ass or in her shoe, it’s that dynamic of effortless power that makes it land. Glad this moment worked for you!  (even if butts are not your thing!)

"This made me wonder more about Amber and Rebecca. We know some (accidental) imprinting has taken place with Rebecca (hence her sudden love of Amber's feet). And, of course, Amber had that, let's call it a phase, when her dominance of Rebecca seeped into everything about their relationship. So while I do think the feelings between them are at least mostly sincere, I'm now asking the question: How much of Rebecca's love for Amber is because of who Amber is and how much of it comes from this imprinting thing."

Yeah, this has been seeded into the story for a while now. Even way back in CH17, Rebecca was talking to Trevor about how there were scientific studies suggesting that giants and tinies could develop physical bonding links. And if you go all the way back to early sex scenes between Amber and Rebecca, like in CH13, when Amber makes her say “who’s the slave and who’s the master” you can already see Rebecca starting to submit despite having just argued with Amber a moment before.

So yeah… something’s going on there.

Maybe we’ll get more insight into that soon… say, in the next chapter?

"I should probably comment on the open sexuality of the Kingdom's cult-like environment. I didn't get around to mentioning Vikki and Ricci doing a little striptease and wanting to show Trevor their bodies, but between that and Gavin and Lena's scene in S4, there's clearly a trend here. The two bureaucrats weren't the least bit embarrassed or shamed when Trevor walked in on them. They were annoyed that they were interrupted, feeling obligated to help him before continuing. They even got right back to it before Trevor even left the room!

So yeah, there's clearly a culture of sexual openness established in the Kingdom. I wonder if that was something bestowed upon them by the goddesses or if that just comes natural given the sexual nature of at least Goddess Vivara (I'm sure the others probably share that in their own ways) and their inability to have privacy in such a tiny world."

Yes! This is something I really wanted to bake into the worldbuilding, to show that the Kingdom has this otherworldly openness when it comes to sex. It plays into the story being erotica, sure, but it also adds to the surrealism. The idea that something so “normal,” like the expectation of privacy, has been totally inverted. It makes the place feel intoxicating… or unsettling, depending on your view.

"Lastly, I just wanted to say, holy shit! You painted such a vivid picture of the Assembly House and even the landscaping surrounding it. It was so easy to picture and came off as nothing short of grand in my mind. And the fact that the throne so easily towered over it, reminding Trevor of to whom this realm really belonged, was just perfect!"

Thanks so much!

That section actually went through a few rewrites and the throne wasn’t even in the first draft. But I’m really glad I added it. My favorite part of the description might be the bit where Trevor realizes it probably isn’t as old as it looks…

"Hey, look at me! I finished the chapter! Fantastic work on this one. I know the fetish content wasn't overly abundant, but the lore more than made up for it and really got my mind going thinking of all the possibilities about what's really going on with this arc. And hey, the smut we did get was great! Vivara was so much fun and came off as larger than life, and Helena putting that tiny rebel in her place (which happens to be inside Helena's ass) was hot in a way I wouldn't have expected going in to this. And that vision of Juliette descending on the tiny world and being worshipped? Just awesome!"

Hey hey! You did it!

Yeah, I was a little worried about the SMUT levels in this one too… which is why I tried to go hard with what I did include. I still wanted it to read as a fetish piece, even as I leaned heavy into worldbuilding. But honestly, this was such a fun little detour to write. It felt so different from a lot of the earlier chapters in the best way. The feedback’s been awesome so far, so I feel way more confident diving deeper into this little Kingdom.

"I'm really looking forward to seeing where you take this next (and having all my theories blown out of the water!)."

Hahaha and I’m looking forward to reading them and not being able to confirm or deny a single one :D

Seriously though… great review as always, even if I couldn’t respond to half of it lol. I have a feeling you’ll have plenty more theories after the next chapter drops.

Thanks again, man!

"Seeing the way those tinies worshipped Vivara and the way she cherished them in return, I realized how these 'goddesses' view things, why even someone like Helena can look at Vikki and Ricci with love and admiration. If a tiny fully devotes themselves to the goddesses, loves them, worships them, admires them, then the goddesses will cherish them in return. Like any other divine being, morals knowing their place and showing reverence is rewarded. That's why Juliette, someone who was introduced to us as an arrogant, tiny-hating aristocrat, holds the Kingdom as sacred: because she believes in this system as much as the rest of them."

I think that’s a really solid read on what’s playing out here. The only thing I’d add is that, for all the divinity the goddesses try to project, they’re still just women; flawed, varied, individual. They might embrace the role, but do they all believe in the same theology, or at the very least, do they have the same interpretation? And the same’s true for the worshippers. Just because they wear the same colors doesn’t mean they all see the same light.

"She thinks that once Donnica experiences the type of 'love' the goddesses receive from subjects of the Kingdom, her relationship with Trevor will pale in comparison. She thinks that what she has is so much greater than what Donnica has with Trevor that once Donnica has the chance to have a Kingdom of her own (assuming my prediction about that 'sovereign' stuff is right), she can finally make Trevor pay (or watch Donnica make him pay) for being a thorn in her side."

That’s an interesting way to look at it, and you might be right in terms of Helena’s logic. But I do wonder… is Trevor really the focus of her interest? Or is he just an obstacle she wants out of Donnica’s orbit? If she truly hated him, she could’ve barred him from the Kingdom altogether. So maybe her obsession isn’t with Trevor, but with whatever she believes Donnica could become without him.

"Tying this into what I think Helena is trying to do with Donnica, I don't think Helena can comprehend that Donnica truly holds Trevor as an equal, that she holds him up as above even her fellow giants, something she's done at least since that vacation to the island (where it was stated outright). Helena actually believes that Donnica wants to be worshipped, to be loved by a tiny cult who view her as literal divinity."

...and yet this is absolutely the truth! So whatever Helena’s trying to do (whatever her plan for Donnica is) if it involves driving a wedge between her and Trevor, she’s got a hell of a challenge ahead of her. You mention later that Trevor’s rebellion is part of what draws Donnica to him, and yeah, exactly. That’s a lesson Donnica, and even Annabel, had to learn the hard way.

"Also, I'll be interested to see how Vivara treats tinies outside of the Kingdom if/when we see her in the real world. She sounded like a real sweetheart here, but so did Helena when talking to Vikki and Ricci a couple chapters ago. I could see her doing a total 180 if we see her interacting with non-subjects. Again, I feel like this organization's code is all about returning the love and devotion of their subjects with showering them with divine (and possibly patronizing) love."

Good point… and we just might be seeing our over-indulgent goddess again somewhere down the line. But I wonder if they (the 'goddesses') all have the same interpretation of what divinity means, exactly. So far we’ve mostly seen Helena and her immediate subordinate Juliette… but I really wonder what the others believe.

I’m sure we’ll find out soon enough!

"You know, I know the Seed Code was probably the most significant thing mentioned in the segment, but it was the logic farm that most grabbed my attention. Aside from the incredibly sad story of Ricci and Vikki's families selling them (what the fuck?! Also, yet another glance on the diverse views on tinies by the wider world of giants), how they came into Helena's possession really got me thinking."

You know, all things considered, the Seed Code didn’t even feel like the most important part of the chapter to me. Honestly, I was a little worried it was veering too far into “sci-fi,” with this bit and when it comes to erotica (which I really see as a branch of romance) I always gravitate toward character work. The part that made me giddy writing this segment was Vikki and Ricci asking Trevor about Kassandra! I just loved that interaction… it felt like the heart of the scene. To me, these stories shine brightest when they’re grounded in relationships.

That said… yeah, the logic farm stuff was grim. Really dark. Gave me those “selling your children in pre-modern China” vibes. Yikes.

"So there are places where highly skilled tinies are sold and forced to do cognitive labor. And that's where 'the goddesses' bought Vikki and Ricci and 'saved' them. It kind of makes you wonder what these goddesses were doing at that logic farm in the first place, doesn't it? And not only did they go to one, but they made purchases as well. Maybe it's just me, but I don't feel like brilliant, incredibly skilled tinies are an impulse buy. It seems to me as though the goddesses were there looking for a particular type of tiny to buy. So it also doesn't seem like a coincidence that they bought two genius tinies with mindboggling programming skills (and possibly others as well)."

Good point! It really does make you wonder what kind of network and presence these 'goddesses' actually have, and yeah, I’ve seen you bring up that idea of a non-existent but definitely existent organization. Makes you wonder if they might (theoretically, of course) have their hands in something like that…

"... until Vivara told Trevor he'd make a good subject, that is! Her making this appraisal after just looking at him implies that skill isn't a requirement at all, and that the goddesses are either looking for something else or can just pick subjects on a whim. Granted, between Trevor telling Vivara that he was spoken for by two giants and her finding out that he was an outsider given entry by Helena to do something "important," maybe Vivara could make certain assumptions about Trevor's abilities and only be curious about his looks. But yeah, this knocked down that growing confidence in my theory by a peg."

ah yes! it really did seem like Vivara just made the decision on the spot, didn’t it? Like she saw Trevor and, at her own loving divine whim, just decided he should be hers. Just because she felt like it. And yet, at the same time, the Kingdom is a functioning society… so you’d think they’d need actual specialists at some point, right?

"Back to the Seed Code, though. I wonder if it actually does what the girls were told it does. I'm a bit skeptical but not outright dismissive of it. I don't think we have enough information to know much of anything about it for sure yet, but I found the claim that Donnica wants to expand the Kingdom to be quite intriguing, though. If that's true, it makes you wonder why Celine would be so unwilling to help. We never got a direct answer on whether or not she created the code, but I think we can confidently assume that she did something to it at the very least. If I remember right, didn't Helena tell Celine that Trevor was going to go in and look at the mess the tiny genius made? If Celine didn't make the code, she almost certainly sabotaged it. Or, at the very least, locked everyone else out.

Which leads me to ask why? If Donnica wants to expand tiny paradise, why wouldn't Celine want to help with that? Despite her disdain for Helena, she does seem to really care about tinykind in general (hence her occasional hostility toward Trevor; because I think that she, too, doesn't understand that Trevor's relationship with Donnica is purely romantic). So wouldn't she want to do something to help more tinies end up in a place scaled entirely to them, to give them their lives back? The fact that she doesn't makes me think there are some seriously dark intentions hidden somewhere in concept of the Kingdom. Or maybe Helena doesn't want to expand. Maybe the Seed Code does something different entirely."

One of my favorite things about this chapter is that even though Celine doesn’t appear directly, she’s still felt all throughout. And yeah, that’s a great observation, surely Celine, of all people, would want to better the cause of tinies. She definitely seems passionate about it. And good memory! Helena did scold her over something when it came to the code, and whether she wrote it, sabotaged it, or locked everyone else out… there’s definitely more going on there.

More mysteries of the Kingdom...

Guess we’ll have to wait and see :)

"On a less plot-heavy note, I thought it was cute how Trevor reacted when he realized what Ricci and Vikki were actually trying to do. Actually that whole scene at the terminal was amazing! The logic farm stuff was heartbreaking, but seeing Trevor have a human moment with the BFFs put a smile on my face. Trevor smiling as he realized that the girls were trying to pair him off with Kassandra was sweet, as was the girls' not quite subtle approach to it! And the stuff with the code itself, balancing out Trevor's skill by noting that there were things he recognized in there with the overall unknowable-ness of the code was really well done. I still feel like Trevor really knows his shit, despite the fact that he failed to figure anything out. And I have no doubt that those notes he took are going to come back in a big way somewhere down the line."

yeah I touched on this earlier but I really loved writing this part… Vikki and Ricci trying to play matchmaker. If we go way back to S3 of Chapter 29, we saw the two of them sneaking up on Trevor, calling him cute, whispering to each other… they were plotting even then. They even had to trick Helena to get him into the Kingdom! I just feel like writing shines most when it’s character-motivated. Like sure, I could’ve written it so Trevor beat Celine in the programming competition and that earned him access to the Kingdom, but isn’t this just way more fun? Isn't it more raw? More real?

As for Trevor’s skills, yeah, he’s been shown to be remarkably capable before… But that Seed Code is clearly next-level. We’ll see what happens!

"His feelings for Kassandra might be a different story, though. I'm ... a little worried that Trevor might be about to fuck up. Although, at the same time, part of me does have faith in him. He was willing to give himself to Donnica and Annabel in the most literal way possible, after all. That's as dedicated as he can get! So, at this point in his life, I do feel like he'll stay loyal to his 'goddesses.' Then again, we've seen Trevor 'go with the flow' in situations like this in the past, too. Although, to be fair, those were always with giants."

like I was just saying, there’s definitely some anticipation there now, charged with a little mystery. Maybe not from their perspectives, but for the reader? Absolutely ;)

Should be interesting to see how their next meeting goes… which might just be as soon as the next segment.

"Another awesome segment! I loved the worldbuilding and plot stuff (obviously, as this review shows), and you even worked in some great smut at the end of it!"

You know what’s funny about the SMUT? I only added it because the chapter had basically none up to that point. I was like, “shit! I gotta throw something in.” And then I actually really liked what came out of it, I got to do a breast scene (which I KNOW people have been wanting), and I even ended up with a brand new giantess who’s sticking around further into the story. It also let me move Ricci and Vikki out of the way and set up a potential one-on-one between Trevor and Kassandra (which may or may not happen next segment)

The moral of the story? When in doubt… add SMUT lol

"You can't really blame them for feeling this way. Of course, that's clearly exactly how Helena and company want the to feel. Between that massive thrown sitting at the edge of their tiny world and the anger that Elric dude showed when Trevor didn't bow to Juliette, it seems pretty clear to me that at least part of what the "goddesses" gain from this is the enjoyment of pretending that they really are goddesses, roaming the tiny landscape and being worshipped and adored by tinies who don't know any better."

Yeah, I think that’s a solid take, and I’m glad it came through naturally just by observing how the scene played out. The Kingdom really is a world where these women are elevated to walking goddesses, and they get to bask in that reverence. But there's also the suggestion that they love their tinies in return in some way (like the way Juliette's picked up Kassandra). I found your final note really interesting too; “tinies who don't know any better.” Someone like Elric definitely feels zealous, almost fanatical, and Vikki and Ricci are basically faith incarnate. But Kassandra stands apart… more level-headed, more self-aware. Is she an outlier? Or are here more like her?

"Also, I could see people maybe being a bit tempted to start thinking that maybe Helena isn't so bad after all. I mean, look at what she's doing for these tinies; so she's maybe not as big of a tiny hater as we thought?"

Haha, I won’t lie, I had a brief moment of panic reading this, thinking, oh no… is he coming around on Helena? So it was a relief to see your next paragraph make it clear you’re still not buying the Special Council’s PR campaign.

And I completely agree, someone sitting on tech like this and choosing to hide it? That borders on criminal. It’s the kind of innovation that could upend everything. The kind of power you don’t keep in a dome unless there’s something much bigger going on. So I wonder if there is, in fact, something else going on here...

"Back to Juliette being worshipped, I couldn't help but notice how ... into Juliette's foot smell everyone not named Trevor was in that scene. So much so that at least some of them were trying to soak in what was left of it after Juliette took Kassandra. This sounded a lot like how Rebecca feels about Amber's feet to me. It's almost like the tinies have been conditioned to be into the smell of Juliette's (and presumably every other 'goddess's') feet. That sort of feeds into the cult vibe quite a bit, which, again, would explain why Elric could barely stand the fact that Trevor wasn't bowing."

Good catch! They were definitely into it. But I wonder if it’s just foot smell? Or is it something more layered? Maybe they’ve been conditioned to crave more than just a scent… maybe it’s pheromonal, maybe it’s psychological. Maybe worship isn't just cultural… it’s chemical. Or maybe they just really worship the giantess!

There are definitely a lot of possibilities.

"And I can only imagine how surreal it must be for Trevor to see his co-workers and rivals looked upon as literal divine beings. It has to feel a little silly, but I wonder if it makes him feel special at all. Like he's stared down Helena multiple times, bartered with her, taunted her. She's a god to those people, and she's just an office annoyance to him. It's so interesting to see these two perspectives clash in this environment."

I love this so much, it’s exactly the kind of dissonance that makes this part of the story fun. Trevor’s reaction was bound to slip eventually, and that moment when he slightly disrespected the goddesses and made the room freeze? Yeah. That came from exactly this surreal tension you described.

On the flip side, I’m fascinated by how Juliette must feel seeing Trevor in her holy space. She’s used to putting up with him in the office, arguing over forms and LegalSync… but now he’s among her worshippers and still acts like it’s Tuesday at the office. That dynamic has a lot of potential, and I’m definitely going to keep playing with it.

"As for Kassandra herself, I was almost as enchanted with her as Trevor was! God, he's going to get himself into some trouble with Donnica if he's not careful! Of course, that would depend on whether Kassandra was into him as well. But I can see why he's so enamored. The gentle, measured way with which she always seems to carry herself, that serene aura surrounding her, the way she doesn't even have to raise her voice for even the most unruly of people to respect her words: All of it is so alluring and admirable. And then there's how she deflects every question Trevor has that she can't answer, but she does so in a way that doesn't leave him the least bit frustrated, just happy to be talking with her. Hell, even Juliette seems to have a special place in her heart for Kassandra (although, combined with how she feels about the Kingdom in general, that might be how she feels about all these special tinies)."

Yes! Another chapter, another tiny mainstay added to the roster, haha. I’m thrilled that Kassandra landed the way she did. You’re absolutely right… one of the best ways to showcase a character’s presence is through the way others respond to her, and Kassandra is clearly beloved inside the Kingdom. She’s serene but grounded, respected without demanding it. Writing her has been a joy, and she’ll absolutely be playing an important (possibly very important) role going forward ;)

And yes… Trevor better tread lightly. Donnica isn’t known for her generosity when it comes to other women getting close to her tiny man. (Annabel being the exception, of course).

"Gavin and Lena were way more fun than bureaucrats have any business being. I loved their constant back and forth, as well as their differing views on Trevor. Gavin seemed insulted that Trevor was there at all, let alone that the outsider had the audacity to try to help them with their problem. Lena seemed much more intrigued with Trevor, which fits her more laidback, don't worry so much about the rules persona. They also helped to show just how self-sufficient the tinies there really are."

They were such a blast to write! Funny enough, they were kind of last-minute additions when I realized I wanted to show just how structured and self-sufficient life in the Kingdom really is (which I was so happy to see you point out!) Yes, the tinies worship giantesses, but they also govern, debate, plan, and bicker like any functioning society. I’m so glad that came across from their inclusion. 

"And Trevor's reaction to realizing that everything around him was real instead of artificial was handled perfectly. His shock at this perfectly conveyed how big a deal this was, both personally and scientifically. Because you went hard at the worldbuilding here, making it very clear how impossible this would seem to anyone not from the Kingdom and highlighting just how terrible the real world alternatives were to what the subjects enjoy. So not only was this an emotional journey that Trevor took us on, but it also gave us a better understanding of the larger world. I love that kind of multitasking!"

Ahhh yes, this was the emotional apex of the whole segment… Trevor’s pure awe as the truth sets in. That the trees are real. That the lake is real. That everything he thought was simulation or illusion was, in fact, life. I’m so glad that landed. I rewrote that moment several times trying to get it just right. His shock needed to feel earned; personal and world-shattering. Hearing that it worked means a lot!

"This segment really got me thinking, and you even slipped in the first size content of the chapter at the end there. You sold Juliette's size in this tiny world masterfully, by the way! Now maybe we'll find out exactly why Trevor is in the Kingdom in S3, unless Ricci and Vikki decide to be naughty again (it looks like they're trying to hook Trevor up with Kassandra?)."

That moment with Juliette’s return was such a fun tonal shift, playing with her scale in a world that suddenly feels so intimate for Trevor was both sensual and disorienting in the best way. And yes… you’re definitely going to learn more in the next segment. In fact, I might’ve held back on addressing some of your points here because things will start to click once S3 opens up ;)

As always, amazing review.

"Well shit I was not expecting all that when you first started mentioning The Kingdom in past chapters. Very much a utopia compared to the shanty towns Domica and Helena had ravaged in chapters past, I am now curious what lead Helena to be well...human towards these people versus her usual disdain for tiny folks she comes across. I do wonder also if they know what her tootsies get up to with outside tinies or from what I gather they're likely shielded from her more dark tendencies."

It really is a hell of a shift, huh? The Helena we’ve come to know has been nothing but cruel, indifferent, domineering, almost primal in how she sees and treats tinies. Her and her girls are tribal in every sense. But here? Inside the Kingdom, under her name, there’s a whole different face. So peaceful, so orderly, even reverent. It’s hard to say what’s behind it… true compassion? A long con? Something she believes is owed only to a select few?

"Not sure what the secret project is but knowing Helena it is likely something nefarious to keep him busy whilst he is there and out of trouble. Well yes out of trouble and away from Celine until he goes back to Domica and out of their lives likely forever."

It definitely seems like Helena’s trying to keep him out of the way, especially away from Celine. Whether it’s nefarious or just strategic distancing is up for debate, but the fact that she keeps putting space between them feels deliberate. Maybe it is something dark and calculated. Or maybe it’s philosophical… Helena doesn’t see Trevor as “worthy” of the Kingdom the way she sees others. He’s still an outsider to her, despite his usefulness. We’ll definitely be digging into that question more as things progress.

"I'm not sure if Helena somehow has developed tech to actually -shrink- organic things or at least rebuild their compounds at a smaller rate but if she has this level of tech her trying to suck up to Domica makes less sense if she can make a killing just by selling this stuff to wealthy buyers and even smaller home owned tiny keepers."

If this was all about profit, and she had the tech to shrink ecosystems or reconstruct nature on a smaller scale, she could be richer than Donnica ten times over. So why isn’t she selling? Why chase Donnica’s favor at all? It suggests money isn’t the real prize here. Either Helena wants something else from Donnica (something intangible) or maybe she’s after power in a form Donnica holds and Helena can’t replicate. And whatever it is, it definitely isn’t Trevor. (Lol.)

"The scene with Juliette as always was some of the most incredible foot-centric writing I've ever seen of this site. The humble, blind, unwavering devotion to the mere scent of her unshod dogs was just a beautiful thing to witness. I would have guessed given whom Trevor belongs to and lives with he'd have appreciated such a showing."

Man, that scene was a blast to write. Not just Juliette’s feet (though obviously, yes, her feet) but the scale of it. Seeing her enter this perfectly manicured tiny world and shatter the illusion just by existing. Her bare foot alone becomes a deity. I totally agree that Trevor, under different circumstances, might have been way more into it. But here, he’s caught off guard. Everything about the Kingdom has been so strange and disarming... Juliette showing up like that was a gut-punch, not an invitation. That doesn’t mean he wasn’t tempted, though, I’m sure. He was mainly being guarded.

"I now also wonder how newbies Elric has had to break in for the Goddesses."

Right? That guy radiates zealot energy. The Kingdom might look wholesome on the surface, but men like Elric remind us that there might be something else bubbling underneath...

"Expanding the Kingdom surely seems like something Trevor in principal would be opposed to as it being Helena and her heavy handed approach to tinies usually isn't the best. Buuuuut given how amazing things are I'd venture to guess he'd be happier with a scant few ending up here than under her reeking dogs."

Such a great point. Trevor definitely doesn’t trust Helena, he’s been burned too many times. But this place? It’s blowing his mind. I think right now, more than resisting or endorsing the expansion, he’s just overwhelmed and trying to make sense of it. He’s in awe, but he’s also suspicious. And let’s be honest… Vikki and Ricci could probably talk him (or anyone) into just about anything.

"The Rainbow Connection really seems to both love Celine deep down but understandably are afraid to show it given the above mentioned heavy handedness but also want Trevor and Kass to become a thing. Which given how overbearing Domica and others have been and can be with him I can understand if he found that potential pairing appealing. Though I wouldn't question his dedication to Domica and Anna given how he turned down the free water slide just now."

I love this take. Vikki and Ricci are definitely playing matchmaker, whether consciously or not. It’s adorable watching them push Trevor toward Kassandra, even if it’s just playful for now. And you’re right: Trevor’s loyalty to Donnica and Annabel is very real. He’s probably not going anywhere. But that doesn’t mean he’s immune to being swept up in something new… something safe. Something a little too perfect.

"Speaking of which Vivara is a true work of art ruling over the tinies with loving care in her grotto or bay of figs with the loving care of a mother of sorts. Her being so wholesome with Ricci/Nikki warms my heart immensely since it's nice to see them have a bit of love given how their pasts went and who they ultimately answer to. I would also be lying if I said the fact that Vivara is a goddess to these folks but Helena could wipe her out with her big toe to be incredibly, incredibly hot."

Just to clarify (and you caught this later) Vivara is the same size as Helena, definitely a full-fledged goddess in scale. But I totally get how her energy could make her feel softer, and by extension a little smaller. I’m glad the affection she shows Ricci and Vikki came through, I really wanted to give them that warmth. And yeah... the power gap between even goddesses is deliciously charged.

"I almost forgot to give praise to the wholesome moment between Trevor and The Rainbow Connection. It was lovely to see him embrace them when they needed it."

Right?? The bond forming between them is such a joy to explore. Vikki and Ricci are shameless flirts, but there’s something earnest underneath. They need someone like Trevor, and he’s exactly the kind of guy who can see past the glitter to the people inside. If only they could successfully ship him off to their favorite (tiny) person in the whole Kingdom...

"I firmly believed Connor was writing a paper about Helena's greatness or one of the other goddesses. The relaxed work schedule and what Kass said later on really makes me think beneath the absolute monster that is Helena she isn't -all- bad...absolutely horrible but not to everyone."

Yeah, there’s a strange duality forming around Helena, right? It’s like she’s capable of horrifying cruelty and divine grace, depending on who she’s looking at. The Kingdom isn’t just a place… it’s a reflection of that contradiction. She’s brutal with “outsiders,” but within the dome, she fosters something genuinely beautiful. The question is: is that mercy, love, control?

Or is it something else entirely...

"Kass really makes an incredible point given how Domica sometimes treats him, sure she is not as overbearingly power hungry as Helena seems to be with her utopia and quest for absolute rule but she still asserts her power a metric fuckton over him whenever she can. Strangely the one really strong giant/tiny relationship that seems brewing is between the sassy kidnapped woman subjected to the agony of de-feet for weeks and the girl who while still bratty seems to grow as a person due to her kidnapee each time we see her."

Yeah, that exchange between Trevor and Kassandra really helped ground some of the bigger philosophical ideas swirling through this arc. And your take on Amber and Rebecca is dead-on… what started as one dynamic is shifting. Amber might’ve been the would-be “breaker,” but Rebecca’s influence is shaping her into something more. Something softer. It’s unexpected, but kind of beautiful.

"Another incredible scene of worship you've crafted here, few big ladies or folks I've seen can match Helena's level of self appointed grandeur. I fully understand why she feels the way she does towards tinies given they can't fight back against her love or view of herself a higher being but she's really taken to this goddess thing like she was waiting for it to happen...who knows perhaps she somehow created the virus or greatly funded it."

Right?? If there’s anyone with a god complex big enough to manifest a virus just to justify it… it’s Helena. She’s loves power. And yet, what’s fascinating is how genuine she seems in the Kingdom. Like she’s not just playing a role… she believes it. There’s a twisted sort of love there, but only for those who submit completely. It’s terrifying... and yes, maybe just a little hot. (Definitely a little hot!)

"Kass taking a shine to Trevor seems fair given how much they seem to have hit if off as he with them, he seems to do incredibly well around other tinies thus I can see Helena's worry. She doesn't want discourse or rebel rousers sullying the reverence she's crafted through fear and absolute rule. Trevor represents everything she hates about the wee folk and their quest to be seen as equals. Which really makes her headbutting Domica even weirder since outside of Trevor they really are the same person deep down, loving to a few or those close but smushing the tiny rights movement and the tinies themselves into toejam."

I appreciate the comments here! I'm glad Trevor and Kassandra come off as having... something between them. What that is exactly is still up in the air, but I definitely wanted there to be an immediate connection between them, so I’m glad that came through! We’ll see what direction it takes in the next few chapters ;)

And yeah, Helena and Donnica were actually getting along pretty well up until the ass-worshipping chair incident in CH25. That definitely blew things up. But before that? Donnica seemed totally fine with keeping her around… even shooting down Trevor’s complaints about her more than once. I think you’re absolutely right: Helena and Donnica might be more alike than Donnica wants to admit. Maybe now that things are cooling down again, they’ll start to drift closer... or at least tolerate each other a little more.

"The Kingdom greatly reminds me of the Horizon franchise when they needed to bring all of Gaia's subordinate functions back under her control to fully rebuild the world that had been utterly ravaged. This world wasn't ravaged by giant machines but painstakingly built by one woman and her likely large bank account and workforce. The fact that Juliette and possibly other giants can fit inside and NOT destroy the ground proves her skill set and reach clearly could give Domica a run for her money if she were to make an attempt at the HBIC."

I haven’t played Horizon but damn, that comparison seems applicable ;) The Kingdom really is a feat of engineering and obsession… something so precise and beautiful that it almost defies belief. But the real question is: who actually built it? Helena seems to rule it, but we’re starting to see cracks in her understanding. She cant expand it and had Trevor take a look at the ‘Seed Code’ so she’s probably not the mind behind the miracle...

I wonder who is…

"Kass was a wonderful addition, even with the reverence for Helena she reminds me a little of Becca early on but instead of being headstrong against the larger folks she accepted her fate and chooses to try her best to help change things for the better for her people as much as she is capable of."

Thank you so much for saying that. Kassandra was such a delicate thread to introduce. She does have a bit of the strong will of the other central tiny characters in her; strong, but careful. Not combative, but not entirely blind either. Her reverence might actually be genuine, with a hint of something else. Either way, she wants to help... I think.

"As for what comes next I still see Trevor/Becca/Domica and even Helena somehow coming to an understanding forged by a lot of hard work. It won't be as loving as Scarlet/Becca/Amber but it'll be a -big- step forward for somebody like Helena and honestly maybe even Domica."

Ooh I love this prediction. Trevor, Rebecca, Donnica and Helena. That’s a hell of a foursome to imagine aligned… even tentatively. However, I think Rebecca’s a little too wrapped up in the Amber/Scarlett orbit right now to make that trip... but stranger things have happened.

"I'd be lying though in saying that the thought of Amber finding and -introducing- herself to the Kingdom folks kind of hot though...with all due respect to those fine folks of course."

Oh god. Amber’s stinky, sweaty size nines crashing through this idyllic Eden? The Kingdom’s worship protocols would explode. Half the residents would bow. But the other half would faint. Lol

Love the review man, thanks as always!