So I just read S1, and before I say anything else, I just want to commend you on writing up that soccer sequence. Soccer isn't a sport I watch a lot, but you not only made that sequence during the game easy to follow, but it was incredibly thrilling as well! I could the excitement that can only come from that big game feel radiating off of word! You also did a great job of selling that underdog vibe with Amber and Scarlett's team, building up Wesford Hall as a really big deal in a very short amount of time.

By the time Amber scored that game-winner, it felt like she had just accomplished the impossible. And in a story like this, where we pretty much know that's going to happen (because we all expected/wanted to see Rebecca in a pageant environment from the second Scarlett brought it up), that's really tough to do.

So yeah, awesome job here. I love all the attention paid to such a fun part of the chapter, even though it really doesn't add any fetish value to it. Things like this are what make this story so rich and easy to invest in!

You know, we've talked before about what makes for a great gentle scene, and this whole segment is a great example of that, and in the subtlest of ways, too.

When Scarlett first suggested that Rebecca take part in the pageant, the two giant teens begged Rebecca to say yes. Begged. An inch-high woman. I loved that so much. Their pleas were thunderous to little Rebecca, a power that could easily force her to become a pageant princess pounding her through body with their voices alone. There's something special about them asking her something in such a sweet, innocent way while at the same time deafening her through sheer size and power alone.

It's part of that whole restrained power thing I mentioned before. They love and respect Rebecca enough that they wouldn't dream of forcing this on her, but they so very easily could if they wanted to. Hell, I half-expected Amber to throw out a "Master says yes" just to see if it would work. She seems to have pulled back on that quite a bit since the fight over Naomi, though, and I'm not really sure how Scarlett would respond to that.

But on Rebecca's part, I love that she didn't feel forced because of their size but rather because she knew their ceaseless cute begging would wear her down eventually. It also makes sense that she would hate the idea of doing a pageant, as that lines up perfectly with what we already know about her past. The girls' reasoning for wanting her to do it was pretty flattering, though, saying that she that she's amazing enough to win even at something as ridiculous as that and that they just wanted to show the world how gorgeous she is (that's a pretty bold thing for Scarlett to say in front of Rebecca's girlfriend, now isn't it? Don't you get my hopes up for another three-way relationship, dammit!).

The bet was a great way for Rebecca to try to get out of the whole thing, and, again, you did a fantastic job of selling just how much of an uphill battle this would be for our two towering teens. That Amber rose to a higher level to get the job done was compelling enough, but for the two of them to look back at Rebecca as they were still celebrating, making it pretty clear that they were more excited about her becoming a pageant princess than their athletic accomplishments themselves was both sweet and another subtly gentle moment.

Again, and I can't emphasize this enough, they could easily make Rebecca do this. Or anything, really. So not only did they agree to a bet that it looked like they had no chance of winning, but they busted their asses and upped their game, upsetting a huge favorite, all just to fairly get Rebecca to do the thing they wanted her to, to do things on her terms instead of theirs, shows a deep level of care, love, and even devotion for Rebecca, without even saying a word. It was an incredible moment, even if Rebecca would disagree! 

And by the way, I really enjoyed Rebecca getting lost in the moment and losing her mind cheering for her girlfriend before the reality of the situation kicked in. She should be happy that Amber pulled off such an amazing play and won the game for her team, and a former player like her is going to focus on what's happening in-game first and foremost. So I appreciate that you acknowledged that before we saw her start to sulk.

I think Scarlett is going to end up being a good influence on Amber. The way Scarlett was quick to scold Amber when those shoes came off in the tiny dress story and apologized for and glare at her after the shop attendant reprimanded Amber reiterates just how pro-tiny Scarlett is. That contrasted well with Amber going back to her old ways a bit, thinking that being a giant means that she can do what she wants in the presence of tinies. Still, though, she wasn't being intentionally malicious here, I think. She just wanted to free her feet and simply didn't care about what the tinies thought about it.

I really think that, deep down, Amber knows tinies are people just like her and not lesser beings. That's why she got such a kick out of tormenting Trevor in the earlier days; it was the fact that one of her mom's boyfriends was small enough that she could fight back (preemptively, even) that drove that. She would've gotten bored with it pretty quick if she really believed what her mom believes. That's also the reason that she was able to build her relationship with Rebecca, even when they were at each other's throats. I'd even go so far as to say this is why we haven't seen Amber kill a tiny yet, even though her beliefs appear to sometimes drift in the direction of people who do that shit regularly. It's just that, between the influences of her old friends (like Sara) and her mother, that simple truth has gotten buried deep inside her, letting her embrace some of those primal instincts that she knows she needs to rein in (which is why she asked why she does bad things to Rebecca a few chapters ago during that Naomi fight).

So having someone like Scarlett around, someone who really cares about her and actually spends time with her (and isn't an inch tall; sorry, Rebecca!), I think will keep Amber in check and even help draw out the part of Amber that doesn't think of tinies as inferior.

At the same time, though, don't think I didn't notice that Scarlett stopped complaining when Amber started gently dominating Rebecca like that. Granted I think she would have stepped in if Rebecca had acted grossed out by Amber's foot or didn't look like she was into it. But clearly, Rebecca was into it, and while we didn't get a look inside Scarlett's head in that particular moment, my mind went back to that video Scarlett was watching on her phone when she first "met' Rebecca. I'm pretty sure Scarlett went quiet because she was into what she was seeing, especially given her "condition." It seems Scarlett enjoys watching these two in their natural environment, so to speak.

Again I say, stop teasing me! I'm really starting to build up hope that we're going to see Amber and Rebecca welcome a third member into their relationship.

Speaking of Scarlett, much like the soccer match stuff, you did a hell of a job making Verdanne a big deal and then taking it away, all in one segment. I figured we'd hear more about the college after it was first mentioned, but damn, I didn't expect it to be that quick or that decisive in the outcome. But like Rebecca said, it certainly helped explain why she went all drill sergeant on Rebecca like that. This pageant became her focus, her distraction, something for Scarlett to throw all her energy into and not have to worry about being rejected from her dream school and feeling like everything she spent the past four years working toward was lost. That was a nice little mini-twist.

But aside from that revelation, I loved the contrast between Amber and Scarlett throughout the prep scenes. Scarlett was dialed in, doing research on which stores to go to, being meticulous with having Rebecca try things on, buying everything and relentlessly having Rebecca try every possible combination, and drilling the tiny on every event she would see at the pageant. By contrast, Amber mostly relaxed and complained, poking her head into the process here and there, but mostly keeping her face buried in her phone.

And that's the difference between them, probably the reason Scarlett will be playing soccer somewhere at the next level and Amber won't. They both worked hard to get Rebecca to go along with this, but Amber wants to enjoy it now and have some fun. Scarlett is focused on winning, though, and she's willing to put in the work to do so, as well as demand the same from those around her. Scarlett's fun comes from the real win, in this case Rebecca at the pageant. Getting Rebecca to do it was just the first step.

And again, I know Scarlett had extra motivation because of her rejection, but Amber pointed out that this is how Scarlett was on the soccer field all the time. So Scarlett's intense drive and Amber's lazier mentality after accomplishing the initial goal really stuck out to me here. I think there's merit to both approaches (Scarlett's work ethic is going to pay off more times than not, but if you don't take it easy once in while like Amber, you can miss out on a lot of fun along the way), but I love their opposing approaches here.

But back to Scarlett being rejected, I was so happy with Rebecca's response. She could have easily gotten out of the pageant after the girls saw how serious the whole thing actually was and how the other giants there didn't seem to care about fun (or very much for their tinies, for that matter) like they did. But Rebecca recognized that Scarlett needed a win, and she was willing to put herself through this nonsense to give it to her. That's dedication. That's friendship. That's ... maybe something more?

Oh, and as I've been praising the nuanced gentleness of this segment, I'd be remiss if I didn't bring up how adorable it was when Rebecca took control and bossed the two bigs around at the end there. The way Scarlett and Amber jumped at that "NOW!" was cute and empowering, and to see them scramble to follow Rebecca's orders, a complete flip on how every other tiny-giant dynamic backstage, was so gratifying to read.

The pageant itself should be interesting. If I had to venture a guess, based on the way you handled the Verdanne and Wesford stuff, I'm guessing that Natasha is going to show up in some way, shape, or form before the end of the chapter. It just seems too coincidental that Rebecca would think about her and that we'd get a bit of backstory on her without seeing her in a pageant environment.

What an incredible chapter. I don't expect any of that to happen. I can't wait to go deeper with the longer review. Thank you for this chapter, and congratulations on another milestone: 30 chapters. What a journey since this dinner with Donnica, Trevor, and Amber! 

Author's Response:

Yes wow! It's been a crazy ride starting all the way back in chapter 1 at dinner with Trevor, Amber and Donnica! 

I had no idea I would write this much back then. I'm glad you are still enjoying the story and there is plenty more to come :)

Thanks for the review and of course I always look forward to your more in-depth analysis!

Another fantastic chapter! First, I want to say I really love how segment 1 can be transposed to our world, with rich people never visiting the areas of lower-class people, the fact that some live in palaces while others in the same city are homeless, and even the destruction of the cardboard place, which can be compared to moments when homeless people and animals are forced to leave during major events (for example, the Paris Olympics, when many homeless people were sent elsewhere to present a good image of the city). The laws also make life even harder for tiny people, reflecting real-world policies that worsen conditions for the middle and lower classes.
To speak more about the chapter, the start adds even more royalty to Helena’s character. The way you describe her in the city feels like a queen visiting a peasant village. Her approach to the situation with Donnica is incredibly smart, which adds depth to her character. For a long time, she was described as the “mean Donnica,” but in this arc, we see she’s far more complex. While she shares some similarities with Donnica, she’s distinctly different, thinking more strategically while Donnica is often driven by emotions, as we see again in this segment. Before the big conversation, the best moment comes when Helena shows Donnica the cupboard town. It’s great because it reveals more about how tiny society is structured in America, and with the information about their status, we see how messed up this system is. The highlight of this chapter is when our two goddesses remove their shoes, letting the tiny people experience the heat and smell of their powerful feet. It’s well-executed, creating a paradox where people are dying and suffering while the two giantesses engage in a heated conversation. The only thing that could’ve enhanced it is a perspective from the tinies to heighten the paradox, but as you mentioned in the review of “It Was Me,” it would’ve made the chapter too long. I also love how Helena uses Donnica’s emotional nature to her advantage, leading her exactly where she wants: helping her to suppress even more rights for the tiny people. What I like most about Helena in this chapter is when she makes Donnica realize she’s a hypocrite. Donnica turned the office into a hellish place for tinies yet got upset when something happened to Trevor. It’s refreshing to see someone other than Trevor confront her. I also enjoyed the subtle moment when they look at each other’s shoes, both thinking about switching them. It was sexy and felt like a moment of mutual acceptance, seeing each other as equals. The ending, when Helena tells Donnica she’ll need Trevor to stay out of trouble, really highlights his status-C reality—he’s now nothing more than an object.
Now, onto S2 with poor Annabel, who is rejected by Donnica, her name removed from Trevor’s status-C, and worst of all, forced to “babysit” Naomi, who isn’t the greatest assistant for Annie. For Naomi, it’s the worst time to be associated with Annabel. She’s so angry, sad, and disappointed that she projects all her struggles onto Naomi, making her life as difficult as possible first with boring administrative tasks Naomi fails at, then with pointless manual labor, like moving huge quantities of paper for the printer (which they don’t even use) or carrying water for the fountain despite the delivery man offering to do it. Worst of all, Annabel uses Victoria as a threat to force Naomi to obey every command. Inevitably, Naomi drops the water, it was far too heavy. When she goes to clean the mess, luck finally smiles on her. While grabbing a mop, she spots a tiny, unclaimed, perfect for her to play with. She has something she really wants to do: rub her sore feet. For Edward, however, it’s the opposite. He was just a regular man working when he contracted the virus and shrank in the worst place possible—Donnica Cernovich’s office. I love that everyone knows how awful this place is for tinies. The fact that the virus is still active is crucial information (please, let Victoria catch the virus and end up in the hands of the worst possible giantess, or maybe on Azurea Island, exposed to rich women). Adding context to Edward’s character deepens this dystopian world. Unlike many dystopian stories where only the poor suffer, in DAW, anyone can be affected, which is compelling. Back to Naomi and Edward, the emotions they experience are well-crafted. Edward moves from fear to hope to despair, while Naomi’s journey is the reverse—she starts in despair, finds happiness when she realizes she can torment Edward, then feels fear when Annabel catches her, and finally hope when Annabel doesn’t care and even encourages her to crush him. This segment is also really hot, with Naomi using Edward to soothe her feet. Another great moment is Annabel discovering Naomi barefoot, playing with a tiny man—the fear in Naomi, the brief hope in Edward, and then Annabel casually placing her high heel on him, showing how she views tinies. Finally, the crushing moment under Naomi’s huge feet is fatalistic. The little sentence at the end, hinting that Naomi and Annabel will grow closer, is a nice tease. 

The highlight of this chapter is undoubtedly the third segment: Trevor meeting Celine again. Before this, we’re introduced to new characters, like Alexandra, the “new” Annabel, who, sadly for Trevor, is far less kind to him. He tries his best to get Annabel back, but Donnica is too angry to allow it for now. I feel like this aspect of Donnica’s personality will backfire eventually, as Annabel, despite her mistake, is the best at keeping Trevor safe since she genuinely cares about him. Donnica even keeps Trevor in her ass for a few days to assert control over him. This segment also reintroduces Juliette, one of Helena’s assistants who supervises for her clan, and two new tiny women, Vikki and Ricci, sent from Helena’s estate to ensure Trevor and Celine don’t do anything to harm Helena. These two tiny women are special in a good way. I really enjoy the contrast between Helena and Donnica. Even though Helena isn’t fond of tinies, she recognizes their value as assets, unlike Donnica, who only uses them as office slaves, regardless of their potential, even after seeing how useful Chelsea was before meeting Annabel’s shoe. It doesn’t seem like Donnica wants to change. This segment truly begins when Celine appears, providing more context about the “kingdom” and her role as an outcast—an intriguing title that could mean many things. Perhaps she was the queen before shrinking, or something else entirely. There’s so much potential around Helena that could change the world of DAW forever. The fun starts when Celine calls Trevor a hypocrite, which is interesting since Helena said the same about Donnica in segment one. It’s true maybe that’s why Trevor and Donnica need each other. Personally, I think Trevor only cares about tinies with a strong will to fight and change their situation, like Rebecca or Celine. For the broken ones, he feels nothing or even anger, possibly reflecting his fear of becoming like them—a tiny submitting to giantesses to survive, something he’s fought since the beginning despite his attraction to powerful giantesses. Before they can dive deeper, they have a mission to complete, and it’s incredible. The discovery of Vikki and Ricci, who are both brilliant and hilariously dumb, is perfect. It’s refreshing to have tinies who are lighter and less traumatized, enjoying life, joking, and living in their own colorful world. Some lines are just perfect, like: “You’re handsome,” she said plainly, like she was noting the weather. Then, something shifted between the duo. That one statement landed like a revelation. The two of them locked eyes, gasped, then immediately began whispering and giggling like schoolgirls who’d just discovered a new celebrity crush. Trevor turned back to Celine, chuckling. “They don’t seem so bad.” Celine’s slight jealousy is also fun. The best moment of this segment is the competition between Celine and Trevor, with Vikki and Ricci commenting in the background. To everyone’s surprise, Trevor wins, but while he’s celebrating, Celine does the impossible in just a minute, completing the full Minar-Legal-Sync integration to prove she’s the best. The most significant part, though, is the revelation about Celine and Helena’s relationship: Celine has a status-C, and Helena is her owner. This raises so many questions, as status-C is hard to obtain and requires the tiny’s strong desire. How did Helena manage it? So many intriguing possibilities. This segment is one of, if not the best in the entire story, with new incredible characters, funny moments with Vikki and Ricci, and, of course, Celine. The next segment takes us to Helena’s palace during a review of the meeting between Trevor and the Outcast. I was surprised by how kind Helena is toward Vikki and Ricci, acting like a sister or mother, which was a pleasant twist. It’s also interesting that she calls Juliette “sister,” which feels like the kingdom operates like a sorority. I wonder how it works—ranks for tinies seem based on their value to the kingdom (e.g., Vikki and Ricci’s coding skills are incredible assets), but we later learn they’ve also “met” Helena’s body, so perhaps ranks are based on time spent in the kingdom for both giantesses and tinies. It would be fun to see low-ranking giantesses below high-ranking tinies to teach them humility. I also appreciate that Helena listens to Vikki and Ricci, not just Juliette, showing she’s smart enough to value all her assets, regardless of size—an amazing aspect of her character. The conversation between Helena and Juliette about Donnica is intriguing. I wonder why Helena wants her so badly Donnica seems like she could be a liability with her personality. It must be something significant, as even Juliette doesn’t understand. The line that stood out most was: “You seem to have an awful lot of faith in a woman who’s done nothing but spit in your face. You’re staking quite a bit on someone who hasn’t even been tested.” What does this “test” mean? The big part of this segment is the conversation between Vikki, Ricci, and goddess Helena. It was fun and heartwarming. I was worried Vikki and Ricci would be scared around Helena, but they remain their funny, slightly naive selves. Helena stays kind, calmly listening to her “cute” tinies, offering a different view of her typically dominant or mean persona. The highlight is when Helena learns Trevor outsmarted the other tinies, but the real climax is her confrontation with Celine. Despite Celine’s defiance, she can’t stand up to a giantess. When Helena cries out Celine’s name, which is forbidden in the Kingdom, it shows there’s more than just rivalry between them. Ultimately, Vikki and Ricci win—Trevor will enter the Kingdom. The final segment focuses on Naomi and Annabel, whose relationship has evolved significantly since segment 2. We find them in a familiar place: Annie’s workshop, where she reveals her secret—she’s a breaker. Naomi’s reaction is like a kid in a toy store, which is fitting despite the workshop being anything but. It’s heartwarming to see Naomi start to trust Annabel, despite her fear of adults due to her mother. When training begins and Annie uses the ruler on Naomi, she notices something’s wrong. The moment Annie realizes what happened is perfect she knows exactly what to do, likely thanks to Trevor’s earlier advice. Giving Naomi the key to her place and permission to visit shows another side of Annabel. I also liked how she regrets using Victoria as a threat against Naomi, paralleling Donnica’s regret for slapping her. These parallels between characters are always compelling. The chapter ends sweetly with Annabel teaching Naomi to be a breaker, though it’s less sweet for the tinies who’ll suffer. 
In conclusion, this chapter is amazing, adding context and raising countless questions. Vikki and Ricci are perfect additions, bringing much-needed humor to this dark story. The evolving Naomi-Annabel relationship has the potential to change a lot. However, I’m starting to worry for Donnica—her situation could become dire if Helena changes her mind and goes after her.


Author's Response:

"Another fantastic chapter! First, I want to say I really love how segment 1 can be transposed to our world, with rich people never visiting the areas of lower-class people, the fact that some live in palaces while others in the same city are homeless, and even the destruction of the cardboard place, which can be compared to moments when homeless people and animals are forced to leave during major events (for example, the Paris Olympics, when many homeless people were sent elsewhere to present a good image of the city). The laws also make life even harder for tiny people, reflecting real-world policies that worsen conditions for the middle and lower classes."

This is exactly why I treasure these reviews… you bring in real-world parallels I hadn’t consciously considered. But you’re absolutely right: maybe I am constructing a kind of real-world narrative beneath all the madness. The example of the Paris Olympics was such a sharp comparison too; it really struck me. Thank you for making me see the chapter through a new lens.

"What I like most about Helena in this chapter is when she makes Donnica realize she’s a hypocrite. Donnica turned the office into a hellish place for tinies yet got upset when something happened to Trevor. It’s refreshing to see someone other than Trevor confront her. I also enjoyed the subtle moment when they look at each other’s shoes, both thinking about switching them. It was sexy and felt like a moment of mutual acceptance, seeing each other as equals."

Yessssss, that shoe moment was such a charged scene… and you’re absolutely right, it wasn’t just them admiring footwear. It was this strange, intimate gesture of mutual recognition. For the first time in a long while, they were on equal footing again... ironically, by literally looking at each other’s feet. I’m so glad that landed for you.

"For Naomi, it’s the worst time to be associated with Annabel. She’s so angry, sad, and disappointed that she projects all her struggles onto Naomi, making her life as difficult as possible first with boring administrative tasks Naomi fails at, then with pointless manual labor, like moving huge quantities of paper for the printer (which they don’t even use) or carrying water for the fountain despite the delivery man offering to do it."

Yes! Great read here. I honestly don’t think Annabel would’ve been quite this ruthless to Naomi under normal circumstances, but something deeper was definitely going on. It reminded me of when she first met Trevor and spiraled over George ghosting her. For all her cruel confidence, Annabel can be surprisingly emotional, and that volatility is part of what makes her such a fascinating chaos engine. I just hope she and Donnica find their way back to each other someday...

"Before this, we’re introduced to new characters, like Alexandra, the “new” Annabel, who, sadly for Trevor, is far less kind to him. He tries his best to get Annabel back, but Donnica is too angry to allow it for now. I feel like this aspect of Donnica’s personality will backfire eventually, as Annabel, despite her mistake, is the best at keeping Trevor safe since she genuinely cares about him. Donnica even keeps Trevor in her ass for a few days to assert control over him. "

Absolutely. Donnica's letting her emotions steer the ship here, and her anger clouds what should be obvious, that Annabel is uniquely suited to protect Trevor. Still… after the wild ride Trevor just went through, maybe some time in Donnica's ass wasn’t the worst place to recover.  :D

"The fun starts when Celine calls Trevor a hypocrite, which is interesting since Helena said the same about Donnica in segment one. It’s true maybe that’s why Trevor and Donnica need each other."

I love that you caught this! It hadn’t even occurred to me until you pointed it out, but yes, two of our leads being called hypocrites in the same chapter, and by different people, no less. That parallel is chef’s kiss. Maybe that’s what binds Trevor and Donnica together in the end; they each reflect and reinforce the other’s flaws... and fantasies.

"The discovery of Vikki and Ricci, who are both brilliant and hilariously dumb, is perfect. It’s refreshing to have tinies who are lighter and less traumatized, enjoying life, joking, and living in their own colorful world."

I love this take! Ricci and Vikki are such a joy to write, even if I was nervous at first, those kinds of exaggerated, comedic characters are a bit outside my usual rhythm. But giantess fantasy is wild and over-the-top by nature, so it makes room for characters who are just as outsized in personality. They totally flowed once I let them go. And don’t worry… you’ll be seeing plenty more of them!

"The most significant part, though, is the revelation about Celine and Helena’s relationship: Celine has a status-C, and Helena is her owner. This raises so many questions, as status-C is hard to obtain and requires the tiny’s strong desire. How did Helena manage it? So many intriguing possibilities. "

I'm thrilled people are reacting to that reveal the way I hoped! I spent several chapters establishing just how wild and difficult Status-C is to achieve, it’s more than ownership, it’s a kind of legal love pact that has to be entered willingly. And at the same time, I built up how much Celine & Helena hate each other. So yeah... when that truth dropped, that Helena had Celine’s Status-C, I wanted readers to go, “Wait, what?” and immediately start theorizing. I’m so glad it landed that way!

"This segment is one of, if not the best in the entire story, with new incredible characters, funny moments with Vikki and Ricci, and, of course, Celine."

Thank you so, so much for that. Segment 3 of this chapter honestly went through the most rewrites I’ve done yet… it had to do so much: introduce major new characters, deepen others, carry its own internal arc, and deliver a twist that would ripple forward. It’s probably my favorite stretch I’ve written so far, so hearing you single it out means a lot.

"The line that stood out most was: 'You seem to have an awful lot of faith in a woman who’s done nothing but spit in your face. You’re staking quite a bit on someone who hasn’t even been tested.' What does this 'test' mean?"

Indeed, what does the test mean? You caught something very important here. That line is going to echo into Donnica’s future in a big way. Let’s just say... her exam is coming sooner than she thinks.

"I also liked how she regrets using Victoria as a threat against Naomi, paralleling Donnica’s regret for slapping her. These parallels between characters are always compelling."

I knew this moment would resonate with you! It was such a relief to write Annabel reflecting like that. As much as I love her, that moment where she threatened Naomi using Victoria, it hurt for me to write! But characters grow through missteps, and her apology was soothing. And yes… you’re spot on, Donnica’s own regret about the slap makes the parallel even sharper. That contrast with Victoria… that’s where the real divide lies from her and women like Annabel and Donnica.

"In conclusion, this chapter is amazing, adding context and raising countless questions. Vikki and Ricci are perfect additions, bringing much-needed humor to this dark story. The evolving Naomi-Annabel relationship has the potential to change a lot. However, I’m starting to worry for Donnica—her situation could become dire if Helena changes her mind and goes after her."

It really does feel like Donnica and Helena are headed toward something seismic, doesn’t it? The tension’s growing on both sides and you’re right, the stakes are escalating. What’s Helena really planning? How much danger is Trevor in… or Donnica for that matter? And is this mysterious “kingdom” even real?

I guess we’ll find out soon enough!

Ooh! Ooh! I'd like to solve the puzzle, Alex!

Okay, maybe I don't have all the answers yet. Shit, maybe I don't have any of them. But I feel like S4 gave us a lot of information and that I now have a better understanding of what's going on here.

I'll admit that Helena calling Juliette "sister" threw me for a loop at first. Of course, my first thought was that this was some revelation that the two of them were family, but that didn't feel quite right. Given the way it was used and the other information at our disposal, I pivoted to them sharing another kind of sisterhood, one that was more ... organizational than familial.

Because Juliette definitely didn't talk to Helena like a normal subordinate in this segment. At times, it almost felt like she was debriefing Helena rather than the opposite. And Helena, when questioned about Donnica, consciously avoided telling Juliette the whole truth (that we don't even know, as that conversation between Donnica and herself took place off screen) but gave her something. Juliette even objected to Trevor being brought on estate grounds, and the way she did this didn't sound like a personal complaint but rather like she was invoking some sort of code or law to which they were both bound. Combine that with the reserved demeanor with which Helena addressed Juliette and Helena's tolerance for her subordinate's questioning, and it becomes clear that something different is going on here.

Then, as Juliette's concerns about Donnica were dismissed, she called Helena a "goddess," but she hadn't acted as though she worshipped Helena throughout the whole conversation. It came off more as title than something devout. This made me think back to Penelope whining about being a "goddess in waiting." as well as all that talk about her "fellowship" for that matter. It's starting to become clear why Helena holds the young Brit's mother in such high regard.

Then there was this passage:

Because Donnica was unreadable, always just outside the sphere of full comprehension. Unyielding, yes. Obstinate, often. But it was precisely those qualities that hinted at the makings of a sovereign. All rulers had to be a little isolated, a little unreadable, a little immune to the consensus of lesser minds.

Sovereign sure seems to refer to something specific here, rather than a generic ruler of tinies. And there are multiple "rulers" by the sound of it, each meeting a certain standard that Helena is utterly convinced Donnica meets.

Then there was Juliette mentioning that Donnica hadn't even been "tested" yet. For a second, I thought this might refer to the virus and a need to ensure that Donnica was immune before moving forward with their plans. I quickly dismissed that notion, though, factoring in this new piece of information with everything else that this segment (and some of the ones before it) revealed. I now think that this test ties in with the sovereign and ruling stuff.

Not to mention how strict certain rules seem to be within Helena's inner circle. Arguments about who can and can't be on the property or see the kingdom. Even Helena being concerned at saying "the Outcast's" name (oh, don't worry; we'll get to that!) before realizing that Vikki and Ricci weren't going to call her out on it. Hell, Helena was concerned about the two BFFs being traumatized from hearing Trevor say Celine's name. Even the "subject" and "slave" designations seem rigid and fixed rather than loose terms Helena made up for her amusement.

Piecing all this together, I think I had things all wrong from the start. My assumption was that Helena was masterminding some grand plan, and maybe she is doing her own thing in this instance (I don't know for sure), but it seems to me that she's part of some greater organization, and I don't believe she's at the top of it. I think Penelope's mother is highly respected within this organization, though, which is the connection that led to Helena taking the British brat into her emply (and probably her link back into the story).

Furthermore, I think Goddess is a rank within this organization, one that comes with its own kingdom (so that would mean there are several of these kingdoms around somewhere). And Helena wants to bring Donnica into the fold, making her a "goddess" as well, given all her thoughts on Donnica as a sovereign. Helena hasn't told her this yet, though, maybe because she can't. But now that bit at the end of the first segment where Helena notes that she can only tell Donnica part of the truth by showing her the Kingdom makes a lot more sense now.

Of course, I still don't know what this organizations larger goals are (or if it's even actually a thing!) or if what Helena is doing is aligned with said goals or if she's trying to advance her own agenda or move up the rungs of the organization on her own terms. It's also still not clear why they need Donnica, maybe for those government connections Helena is so worried about? Or perhaps it's more personal than that, with Helena's admiration of Donnica clouding her judgment a bit. And what could they need Trevor for within the Kingdom? Something Vikki and Ricci, with their "terrifying competence" can't solve? Nor could Celine? Or did Celine sabotage the thing in the first place and that's why Trevor is needed? That private hotspot from the previous segment is starting to make a lot more sense, too.

Speaking of making sense, this theory would explain why Juliette is still around when so many other "Helena girls" have disappeared. She's a plant for the organization. Hell, maybe Helena approached Donnica about working at the firm because of the organization in the first place, although I do also believe Helena when she says that she respects that Donnica didn't beg Helena to work for her like all the other firms. Both things can be true, though.

There's still a lot to learn about this situation, but I feel like it's coming together. Or maybe I'm wrong, and you're doing an awesome job at throwing me off the scent! Wouldn't it be hilarious if virtually everything I just said, all those words, is completely wrong?

And while we're talking about revelations coming together, I think I missed something obvious about all this Outcast stuff before. Mainly the outcast part. That certainly implies that Celine was part of the Kingdom at some point, doesn't it? Maybe whatever she did to fuck shit up in the Kingdom is why she was exiled? And does this mean that she was a "subject" at one point? I can't imagine a slave having that kind of access to whatever system she fucked up. And it sounds like being the Outcast means being a slave, so that would seem to suggest that Celine wasn't a slave before. So did Celine volunteer to be part of the Kingdom, and if so, why?

This is all really intriguing, but I still don't think we have enough information to know if any of this is true for sure. It's a nice working theory, though, I think.

Aside from theories and guesses, I was very much surprised with how Helena treated and regarded Ricci and Vikki. I didn't expect her to show such warmth and care for tinies. It was actually really sweet. Of course, it helps that the two tinies were being absolutely adorable in her presence, but this made me wonder if Helena feels similarly about all her "subjects" or if these two are just the exception. Either way, I really enjoyed seeing that motherly demeanor from her when dealing with them!

Of course, at least on the surface, this looks like hypocrisy on her part, which would be kind of ... pathetic (hey look, I said the thing!).

Oh, and like I mentioned briefly above, I find it really interesting that both Helena and Vikki and Ricci all seem bound to the same set of rules, despite their differences in size and rank. I'm really curious about this possibly nonexistent organization!

Also, seeing Helena think about Trevor continues to catch my attention. At first glance, it seems like she simply hates Trevor, but like before, I get the vibe that there's more to it than that. When she thought that Trevor wasn't exceptional, I didn't pick up any disdain in it; I felt like it was almost denial (maybe it was just the ellipses?). I feel like she didn't want to admit that Trevor was smart enough to rival Vikki, Ricci, and Celine (at least in some ways) but that, deep down, she already knew it was true, and she was trying to convince herself that it wasn't. I mean, with how quickly she lied about Trevor not being able to enter the Kingdom, immediately admitting to herself that it was, in fact, very possible, it was like she was fighting against something. Maybe admiration, begrudging though it may be? Or has the Trevor charm struck again, and Helena is caught up in its wave, helpless as a tiny dropped into the pool (fuck Victoria!).

Then again, it seems Celine has Helena's heart, whether she wants it or not.

That smut scene was intense! Unlike Penelope's rape of Trevor, this was something much deeper to Helena, and that jumped off the page here. And I love Celine's constant defiance, even after she was taken out, but the fact that Helena wouldn't be denied (and that this seems to be the first time she even thought to do this) was hot as fuck! As always, your descriptions were awesome, and you captured both Celine's anguish and Helena's triumph perfectly.

But more than that, the transition from Helena's triumph, that moment where she finally made her rival into a mere plaything, to Helena feeling something deeper, more emotional regarding Celine was handled perfectly! Oddly enough, in that moment when Helena had well and truly won, Celine got the upper hand without even trying (not that trying would have helped). Helena screaming out the Outcast's real name like that, breaking something she held sacred in a moment of unbridled passion, was an incredible moment!

Celine is living rent-free in Helena's head, no matter how much Helena wants to limit her to just being a slave or a worthless tiny. Not being able to look at Celine as the tiny stared angrily, defiantly back at her told the whole story, as did Helena setting her back in the cage so gentle after grabbing her abruptly right before. Honestly, I don't even know how Helena would feel if she ever actually broke Celine.

And just what are Vikki and Ricci up to? Behind all that giggling and silliness, there's something else going on there. Are they just smitten with Trevor? Or do they have some plans of their own? I really have no clue what these two or thinking at this point.

I also wanted to highlight this line:

Helena reclined in her chair with languid precision, one leg crossed over the other as she leaned back in a smooth arch of posture that spoke of ancient confidence, the kind born from eons of being obeyed.

This may be the most original way of conveying that someone is from old money that I've ever read.

So yeah, this segment either unveiled or added a lot of mystery to what's going on with Helena and company, and it even humanized her a bit. Again, seeing her gush over Vikki and Ricci was so cute! Excellent segment overall and just one more to go!

Well fuck! I just got done saying that Donnica better not have been too hard on my precious Annabel after realizing that so much of this Status-C stuff was her own fault, and now we find out that Annie has been shut out entirely! Am I a bad person for being more pissed at this than I was Donnica carelessly stepping on the tiny city dwellers in the previous segment?

I think you did a great job of showing how much Donnica's wrath has affected Annabel. She wasn't traumatized are scared of her goddess-mother's blatant overreaction and thundering (I loved the use of this word in that part, by the way, separating it from yelling and making it its own thing). She was heartbroken that she had lost Donnica's trust and her chance to co-own Trevor, one of the only two people on the planet that she loves. I really enjoy how different this reaction is to virtually everybody else (other than Trevor) when dealing with an angry Donnica, even Amber.

And the way Annie accepted her punishment with a smile despite hating it so much was perfect! Even when cast out of paradise, she's still willing, desperate even, to serve. I've said before that there's nothing either Donnica or Trevor could do to lose Annabel's devotion at this point, and I felt a little validated when I read that part.

I also love how she beat herself up a bit about missing the portal status change. She had one job! That she felt humiliated at this makes a lot of sense, and I was wondering how she'd feel about her mistake. I was still left wondering if she felt any actual guilt about what happened to Trevor because of it, and I'll admit that I would have loved to have seen that pop up here, but maybe the fact that it didn't come up at all answers that question in and of itself?

But Trevor still did creep into her thoughts, and the loving way she remembered his "hope wrapped in kindness" was an endearing moment in this sea of self-pity and sorrow. I could feel her love from him jump off the page with those words. It also makes sense that she sees the problem as more of a permanent thing, not worried about recovering so much as lamenting that she'll now never be truly bound to the two objects of all of her affection. Of course, that may not end up being true, I think, as, even if Donnica doesn't change her mind before the transfer of ownership is complete, I'm sure that can always be adjusted later, after Trevor has finally convinced Donnica to forgive Annie (which I'm sure he'll be working on if/when he's back with Donnica).

Also, depending on how Helena and Donnica are handling the transfer of Trevor's ownership, the fact that Annabel's name was on the original paperwork could be a factor. Or are they just straight-up letting Helena "own" him and having her transfer that ownership to Donnica as a whole new transaction?

I'm curious if Naomi's incompetence in the office is a product of her abuse or if this is a bit of social commentary on modern teenage work ethic! That's a half-joke, but I could see Naomi's trauma playing a role in that for real. Maybe the immense pressure put on her by (Fuck) Victoria causes her to shut down and leaves her unable to think when she feels the slightest bit of pressure. Or maybe you just really hate teenagers (Amber and Scarlett notwithstanding)!

Annabel loving to threaten Naomi just by telling her mom that she's doing poorly is a very Annabel thing to do (you mentioned that emotional leverage, and I immediately went "Yep!"), but fuck does the context behind that feel like a swift punch in the gut. Annabel thinks Naomi is just some spoiled teen afraid of upsetting mommy. She has no idea of what will happen to Naomi if she tells Victoria anything negative about the girl's work habits. That bit about sensing Naomi's fear and using it like she would in her breaking duties particularly hit home for me. This was agonizing to read, and I mean that in the best way. This also has me curious about how Annabel would react if she ever found out the truth (and you doing this means you have to do that at some point; it's literary law, dude!).

Also, seeing Annabel enjoy the physical torment Naomi is suffering because of the job was really sad to me. The pointlessness of Naomi's tasks only made it worse.

I get that she's frustrated both with Naomi and her general situation and that this is her way of taking it out on someone, but all that empathy that Trevor had instilled in her (for anyone who isn't tiny) is completely absent here. I do think this makes sense, though, as Trevor's lesson was more about considering what the people who are terrible to you may be going through, not what people in Naomi's position as a struggling underling are dealing with. Ironically, Annie has become one of those bullies that picked on her to take out their frustrations on someone, and I don't think she'd like it very much if she saw herself in the mirror while being this way. Who knows, maybe Naomi will get that lesson in empathy somehow?

Also, it was a nice little detail that Trevor's new streamlined system is saving trees! It's always cool to see the little effects of his efforts hanging out in the background from time to time.

... staggering toward the cooler with a gait like a baby deer on ice.

Your prose is always so vivid, decadent, and clever, so I usually don't bring up a lot of specific examples, as I'd be here all day basically copying your chapters verbatim, but the creativity of this one really stuck out to me for whatever reason. What a very specific picture this simile paints. I know it's not a sexy or smutty part at all, but this one made me smile.

I was wondering how Annabel's breaking business was going now that she was (emphasis on was now, I suppose) part of Donnica and Trevor's relationship, so it was cool to get a little update on that. Sounds like things are thriving, and Annabel's frustration makes even more sense now that we know that watching Naomi has gotten in the way of that. It's not even the business aspect she thinks about when she's bothered by this; it's the loss of her "sanctuary." Because if there was ever a time that she needed something like that, it's right at this particular point and time, and here Naomi is unwittingly getting in the way of it.

Hmm, I wonder if her problem might become her solution at some point, given how this segment ended!

I thought the introduction of Edward led to some great ...worldbuilding (what's happening to you?!) here. First, we now know the shrinking virus is, in fact, still going around, which seems to imply that no one is safe and the hubris of the giants is greatly misplaced. Second, we got to see just how widespread the reputation of Donnica's firm has become. It's funny to think a firm once run by a tiny is now known as the most anti-tiny rights firm around. And that no one seems to be able or willing to do anything about it, for that matter. And third, we got a little detail into how Donnica has been able to get away with enslaving and murdering all those tinies on firm property. It wasn't much, but learning even a little bit of the legalese behind that counts, so congratulations on a three-pronged worldbuilding assault!

And holy fuck did you make me feel something for Edwards. Between his situation and what we learned about his family, that Naomi was probably his daughter's age, made him so relatable, even more than some of the other tinies we've seen meet similar fates. And the hope he felt at seeing "innocent" Naomi, only to have it fade away once he realized her true nature? Damn, that was powerful.

As for the scene itself, the whole thing was hot as fuck, but that simple act of Naomi crouching down to see Edward better, then slowly raising herself up to seemingly "pull the rest of the room up with her" was so fucking amazing! I use the word mesmerized when talking about your writing a lot (and justifiably so), but your description of this part fully captivated me. Shit, I think I was more into that than the footplay or Edward actually getting crushed (which were both really hot in their own right). Just a brilliant piece of writing there.

Okay, back to Naomi. With her natural feelings about tinies (particularly tiny adults), I found her approach here interesting. Before we saw her just crush people left and right, soaking up the feeling of literally crushing those who, in a general sense, look like the source of her own torment. But here, Naomi really took her time. Annabel had been riding her so hard, and she relished having someone at her mercy for a change. Naomi just didn't want to give that up too soon or waste this gift. So her rolling Edward around on her sole like that really matched her mental state at the time, I think. Nicely done!

Seeing Annabel's feelings on Naomi completely change once she realized that the teen loves playing with tinies as much as she does was a really sweet moment (for everyone other than Edward, anyway). Also, I love the way Annabel shut Edward up with a tap of her toes (with shoes on!) and a simple command. Her precision in getting obedience from the tiny ones is impressive! And while, as I mentioned before, I felt terrible about what happened to Edward, at the same time, I really enjoyed that bonding moment between Annabel and Naomi.

Because these two really have a lot in common. Like I said before, Annabel had kind of become just like her old bullies here, and I think part of that was because Naomi is kind of similar to how Annabel herself used to be. Both of them would be considered "weirdos" by the mainstream. Even Annabel's love of vampire romance novels isn't that far removed from goth, I think (if anyone reading this is a goth person, please don't hit me for saying this!).

But my larger point is that, like Annabel before her, Naomi has been judged for her interests, and that's fucked up. I'm so happy that Annabel, even if she hasn't noticed that yet, has started to take a liking to Naomi. Here's hoping that lasts!

Fantastic chapter as always, but even more questions after reading it lol. But damn, S2 is so hot with Naomi's stinky feet, and this third segment is probably the best of the whole story. Everything is perfect in every aspect; it's funny and dramatic. And Vikki and Ricci are so funny they make me laugh during all of S3 and 4 and this moment with Helena and Celine in S4 was so hot. And the last segment with Annabel and Naomi is really the perfect end. Can't wait to see more about this duo. But the most interesting is the queendom of Helena. With Vikki and Ricci, we can see there is a really complex system in place.

nice chapter!

Now it’s time to discover a bit more domain of Helena, but first a bit more of Penelope and Trevor. I really like the way you describe the difference between Penelope and Trevor. With a Trevor in a bad chape while Penelope is glowing.

But the best about the beginning of this segment is how Penelope acts toward Trevor for her is nothing more than an object , it’s funny how their ‘relations’ evolve.

After that we can have a fast description of how incredible Helena palace is. It gives a nice kingdom vibe, or maybe a queendom since there is no king. This vibe is perfect since you really put a lot of effort into making everything around Helena about royalty.

And come another fun moment, the happiness of Penelope almost like a child who brings goods grades to her parents. She called Helena even if of course her goal is to please Helena so she can say good things to Penelope’s mom (looking forward to knowing more about Penelope lineage in England) 

But sadly she soon realized her initiative toward Trevor wasn’t something she should have done because it was the opposite of what she expected Helena wasn’t happy at all she was beyond furious and Penelope was the one who suffered from it first she had to face the wrath of Helena but she was only using her words until she ask the question: ‘’what did you do to Trevor?” And the answer was the end of Penelope her little moment of joy with him ends up in the most powerful slap she even got. I really enjoy that because it’s a perfect parallel to the relations Donnica Annabel. Two powerful women with two girls who kinda act like teenagers, it’s also funny to see how similar Donnica and Helena are like the two faces of the same coin. But sadly If Donnica explode but forgive it’s not the case with Helena her anger stay. Penelope goes from one of her ‘girls’ to nothing. But it didn’t end for her now she need to take care of Trevor while Helena tries to save the situation with Donnica. And to add to the punishment of Penelope she can’t arm Trevor. And of course he took advantage of it to humiliate Penelope even more. It’s nice to see a giantess fall from grace even if unlike Chelsea she doesn’t end up as a slave or crush. 

Finally, she just put Trevor in a cage to be free from him, but this cage is already occupied by someone a tiny woman.

After a few tentative failed tentative Trevor finally got an answer from the tiny woman. And to is surprise it’s Celine the named behind M.I.N.A.R, the person he was looking for weeks to help him with the integration of M.I.N.A.R and LegalSync; but she is not just an incredible with coding she is also a funny woman with a really strong will to not surrender and help the other tiny like an other amazing tiny of the story Rebecca and she also have the Trevor sense of Humor and will to always provocate the giantess  especially Helena. But before they could continue their conversation, Helena appear even more furious than earlier Penelope make another big mistakes Celine shouldn’t have any one with her especially Trevor. And when Celine kissed Trevor to pissed even more Helena, we could see her anger have no limits the was even ready to crush Trevor even if that would ruin her live.

But she contains herself and start some bargain with Trevor to make sure he doesn’t talk about what happened with Penelope. But the best moment is when Trevor ask for Celine Helena become furious again. Showing there is way more than just the rivalry between those two woman. Another good think is the relation Helena Trevor being less tense maybe they could become closer in a near future it could be really interesting.

And come the last segment with Amber and her new best friend Scarlett. And I have to say after all this segment with lot of pressure around Trevor it’s really nice to have a lighter one, it’s allow to rest a bit, and this segment is amazing in many ways, first Scarlett is a lovely character, and it’s really nice, for Amber it’s perfect to having a friend can help her and relieve some pressure on Rebecca who was really scared about Amber. 

But all the action start when Amber ask Scarlett to stay thanks to the advice of Rebecca. While Amber is asleep Scarlett feel the need to masturbate, sadly for Rebecca she do it on Amber office chair and she start by putting her feel where Rebecca is hiding making her suffer with her stinky feet, but the best is the clumsiness of Scarlett, to help her masturbate she put a video but failed with the sound, but the worst could have happened, she the book almost fall on Rebecca but Scarlett was fast enough to save her, but with her hand who still smell like her pussy, making her so sorry toward Rebecca, and I have to say it’s fantastic to have a character who liked tiny. But the best is probably the reaction of Amber, we can feel all the emotions she feel, anger, fear and finally hapiness when she realize Scarlett is on her side and she also liked Rebecca, end the end with all 3 of them enjoying some good time is the perfect end to this heavy  chapter.

A perfect chapter who improve a lot the worlds of DAW with the info about how Europe deal with tiny it’s good to know more about the worlds and who knows maybe in the future we gonna move away from America. But of course the most important is about our character how Donnica Annabel relations gonna evolve after this mistake. The one between Donnica Helena since now Trevor is now by law the property of Helena and now she legally own the most precious thigs of Donnica 

How Trevor is going to deal with all of that, being again in a difficult situation with is status-c will he try to get closer to Helena, how he gonna try to get close to Celine.

What's going to happen to Penelope? 

And of course, the evolution of the Amber-Scarlett-Rebecca relations. 

First, I want to thank you for always delivering such quality with every chapter. Now, let’s dive into this chapter segment by segment.

S1: I really like the approach you took with this one, showing the reality of the office through Chelsea’s eyes. We can see how awful the women who work there are toward Tiny, especially those who knew Chelsea before the shrinking. It’s also really interesting how you highlight the differences between the giantesses, particularly the meaner ones. We see how weak they truly are, needing to humiliate a tiny to feel a small rush of power. This is even more evident with those who were far less accomplished than Chelsea before she shrunk, humiliating her to convince themselves they’re better than her. It shows how pathetic they are while thinking they’re strong women.

It’s even better with how you portray Donnica as a truly strong woman. She doesn’t need to play these games; she’s a goddess who doesn’t need to speak or scheme—she just takes what belongs to her, including Chelsea.

The second thing I really enjoyed in this segment is how Annabel reacts. Her bratty, childish persona always seeks approval, even if it means crushing others. In this case, that’s exactly what happens, even putting Donnica in an uncomfortable position.

To end this segment, the inevitability of the tiny office slave’s fate is fantastic. Chelsea falls from her position as main assistant to nothing but a pussy slave, initially useful to Donnica, only to be crushed by Annabel because of her jealousy over Chelsea’s talents. This really shows how messed up this world is. It’s an amazing way to start this long chapter. Also, the way you describe Chelsea’s work as a slave is really hot.

S2: In this new segment, Trevor is trying to save the office, which is on the verge of collapsing due to the cold war between Helena and Donnica, caused by the “ass accident.” Trevor is the one who has to make things work thanks to his system, but despite his goodwill, there are two major issues: Donnica, who is overprotective of him, and Helena, who refuses to use LegalSync because she already uses her own system, M.I.N.A.R. So, Trevor is forced to work with Helena’s crew, and she pairs him with a new girl from a wealthy family in England: Penelope. This bratty woman only wants one thing—to dominate tinies, which is much easier in America since the laws are more lenient and less protective toward tinies without money. While the start of her new journey goes well, she faces a difficult job ahead: working with Trevor, the tiny office director, to “help” him connect LegalSync and M.I.N.A.R.

Their working relationship is bad from the start. Trevor does everything to succeed, even if it means pushing and criticizing Penelope, while she doesn’t give him an inch. As they’re forced to work together, their relationship becomes dire, especially when Penelope puts Helena’s name on Trevor’s Status-C, legally making him Helena’s property. It looks like a certain giantess whose name starts with an “A” failed at the easiest job ever.

With that, the dynamics shift completely. Trevor, who was in command, is now nothing but a slave to Penelope—a tiny, or worse, an object. I really enjoy this part, which shows the harsh reality of this world for tinies; with one action, Penelope changes his entire life. The clicker was an amazing idea; it makes this segment feel like a horror story, where danger is coming, and calling for help is useless. This feeling grows throughout the segment, with Penelope becoming more aggressive and dominant toward Trevor as he tries to save his life. To add to this sense of horror, he ends up in her pocket, locked in a dark place, unaware of what she has planned for him.

The next segment is more classical but still really good, starting with Penelope leaving the office with Trevor still trapped inside her pocket. However, he isn’t trapped for long, as she gets into her car to have fun with Trevor. Her vision of “fun” involves putting Trevor through hell, forcing him to be used as her sex toy or ass slave, being as mean and dominant as possible, and making sure he regrets every time he disrespected her. After she’s done with him, she taunts him by telling him what awaits him in Helena’s lair.

I have to admit, I didn't expect the two month time jump. I figured there would be drama surrounding the vetting process for Status-C. If S1 is any indication of how things are going to go, however, it seems like there could be more drama at the destination than there was along the journey!

But I want to start with Donnica. Yeah, Annabel is the star of the opening segment, but there were a lot of interesting things going on with the goddess mother here as well.

In fact the first thing to jump out at me as I was reading was how Donnica handled Annabel's bratty attitude. Donnica exhibited a level of patience we haven't seen from her, except maybe when fighting with Trevor. She made an effort to be calm and keep her frustration in check. She was firm yet gentle as she kept trying to keep Annabel on task. She was loving even as Annabel pushed her buttons, going so far as to let Annabel take her desk for a "break" at the end of the segment, resigning herself to the couch.

This is so different than we've seen Donnica behave with anyone else. She was so motherly with Annabel, which got me thinking about Amber, actually. Donnica has no clue how to relate with her daughter and build that relationship up, so she ends up more or less treating Amber like everyone else, ordering her around when she wants something from her. Yeah, there are moments where Donnica really tries and that kindness shines through just a bit, but the regular mother is lost when it comes to parenting, an area in which the goddess mother thrives from the look of it.

Donnica so naturally, so effortlessly handles Annabel in a way that Amber can only dream of, and that really hits me hard. I don't even think Donnica is aware of this. She has an awesome mother-daughter dynamic with her secretary, yet she constantly laments not being able to do so with her actual daughter. It makes me feel bad for both Amber and Donnica. For Amber, that's all she's ever wanted from her mother: not money or status, but a real loving relationship. Donnica feels the same way, but between struggling to claw her way to the top and the harsh, aloof way her own parents raised her, she just doesn't know how to do that.

So while I found Donnica being soft and beyond understanding during Annabel's tantrums, that kept weighing on the back of my mind the whole time.

The other thing I noticed about Donnica was that her stance on tinies seems to subtly be shifting. It was fantastic to find out whatever happened to Chelsea and incredibly sad/hot to see her demise at Annabel's heels, I think the reason how she got in that position in the first place is really intriguing.

I was a little surprised when it was revealed that Donnica was so open to seeing if Chelsea could actually prove useful when we were getting that backstory on the doomed tiny. In my mind, the old Donnica would have never considered it and would have been insulted at the very idea of this even being uttered, especially by a tiny. Chelsea was right to fear that she'd get stuck in Donnica's glorious ass, as that's what I thought was going to happen, too.

But instead, Donnica gave Chelsea a chance. And when the tiny made good on her promise, Donnica gave her a new role, only forcing Chelsea to service Donnica's own pussy every so often. No, Chelsea's new role was that of "pocket assistant," doing valuable work for her master instead of menial, humiliating tasks.

And if I had been drinking something when Donnica told Annabel that Chelsea was better at going through files than the giant assistant, I'd have choked on it. For Donnica to acknowledge that a tiny has superior skills to a giant in something relevant is a huge step for the goddess (like at least a 36-Chelsea-long stride)!

Obviously Donnica isn't a tiny sympathizer, and she still considered Chelsea a slave, but she saw real value in Chelsea. That, to me at least, is a massive break from her old fanatical worldview that all tinies are useless and should only exist to service and amuse their giant masters. I don't know if she'll ever take a more pro-tiny stance (probably not), but I still think this is a development worth keeping an eye on.

Speaking of Chelsea, man, how heartbreaking is her story! It's bad enough being broken by Annabel and servicing Donnica, but to be used office-wide like that is such a high level of cruelty, all without any of her former peers even giving it a moment's thought. To be treated like a product by those you used to call peers, to hear them gossiping and going about their lives like they always had, like she used to do, while she was in constant agony inside their panties, not even worth acknowledging, had to be unbearable for her! Add in the new employees, people she would have seniority over if she were still big (and she hadn't walked out in solidarity for John Turner, which implies she herself wasn't a sizeist like the rest of her former coworkers seem to be), and the sting only gets worse.  And the taunts from some of those who knew her, probably jealous of her skill given that it was enough to attract Donnica's attention even at an inch tall, rubbing her new size in her face at every opportunity, might be the worst part.

Other than the raping. The raping is definitely the worst part!

But it really strikes me that not one of these women, especially those who used to laugh and share casual conversation with Chelsea, never seem to look at her and think, "Oh shit, this could happen to me!" Donnica thinks herself a goddess and Annabel has her own firm beliefs about size, but to see so widespread an eagerness to simply use and abuse a former colleague, all without any of them showing a hint of concern that they themselves could just as easily end up in her position one day, is the epitome of hubris. You'd think at least one of them would watch as one of their friends takes Chelsea out of the cage and think, "Would she do that to me if I got infected?"

That this isn't the case is really interesting to me. Is this just a case of "it'll never happen to me" syndrome, or is there a general public perception that the virus is under control and no one else needs to worry about shrinking? Maybe they've been told the virus has been eradicated altogether? This peek at how the larger world (or at least the larger view of Donnica's firm) views tinies is as curious as it is frightening!

Then there's my girl Annabel! I know some people haven't been so much into the whole goddess mother stuff, but it was so good here! I really enjoyed petulant, bratty Annabel, and the fact that she is now comfortable enough to act this way directly to her master solidifies just how complex their relationship really is.

So obviously this isn't your standard master-servant relationship, and I've already mentioned how great motherly Donnica was in this segment. But while Annabel loves and wants to do what makes her master happy, its her service to the goddess mother that gives her her own happiness! Feeling shutout really bothered her, and she wasn't afraid to let Donnica know it, master or not. So she stood up to her goddess mother in the only way she knew how: She threw a bratty tantrum and made her master deal with her.

We saw that feeling culminated when she finally got underneath Donnica's skin and got herself growled at before her master left her office to go deal with the tiny-person legal department (does that mean what I think it means?!). While virtually every person on the planet not named Trevor is terrified of Donnica's ire, Annabel loved being on the receiving end of it! Not because she wanted to upset her master or felt like it was some sort of victory but because she penetrated her master's shell and affect her master. I like how it was emphasized that affected didn't mean controlled here. Annabel doesn't want to influence or direct Donnica; she just wants to know that she can touch that part of her goddess mother that lay beneath that authoritative surface of hers.

It was also interesting to see Annabel be so jealous of someone else making themselves useful to Donnica. Yeah, the fact that it was a tiny made it worse, but I think she would have felt that way no matter who was earning her goddess mother's trust. Annabel wants to be Donnica's right hand, and other than Trevor, there's not room for anybody else to step in and let Donnica lean on them like she had started to do with Chelsea.

The contrast between how Annabel and Donnica viewed Chelsea also stood out to me. I mentioned above how I feel like Donnica's treatment of Chelsea indicated a slight shift in her belief system, but that most certainly wasn't the case with Annabel here. Annabel just couldn't get over the fact that Chelsea was a tiny, and it bothered her to no end that this bug had wormed her way out of her "real" duties. She couldn't see how useful Chelsea was to Donnica or how much it would make her master's life harder if Chelsea wasn't around to handle that administrative stuff anymore. No, all she saw was a pussy slave duping her master into a reprieve and stealing Annabel's own spot with Donnica in the process.

This is where Annabel distinguishes herself from a regular servant. Anyone else would have been happy that Chelsea was making Donnica's life easier. Not Annabel, though. No, Chelsea was a problem, no matter how useful she seemed to be. And even if it upset her master, she needed to find a way to "fix" it.

Donnica is so used to Annabel's devotion that she never even considered that Annabel might intentionally kill Chelsea in a fit of jealousy. That thought never entered her mind. Even Annabel's bad acting went unnoticed by her. That's why Donnica never even thought about Chelsea being in danger when she left the room.

And holy shit did you kill it with that whole scene of Chelsea's death! From Annabel shifting those files on Donnica's desk, such a simple act creating a nightmare for Chelsea that literally rattled her to her core, to Annabel sticking her tongue out at the stain on the floor that had once been Chelsea, I was completely dialed in. You detailed Annabel lifting, carrying, and setting down the breakfast tray so well, nailing how world shaking all of this was for the pocket assistant, as well as how easily Annabel's steps drowned out the tiny's pleas.

And that part where Annabel actually put the files on Donnica's desk? Brilliant! I loved the quick-shifting perspectives from paragraph to paragraph, letting us know how casually Annabel was walking while Chelsea was stuck on her hands and knees because the quakes of the giantess's indifferent steps were too much for her to take. That comparison, how easily and without thought or care Annabel was stepping and the cataclysmic results below, was perfectly done!

I also loved the childish taunt Annabel gave right before stomping Chelsea flat. It was so petty. So petulant. So perfect!

Don't get me wrong, I feel terrible that this happened to Chelsea. You even gave me hope for her, ya jerk! But man, you crafted her end masterfully!

But the biggest thing with this segment, plot-wise anyway, has to be Annabel not doing the task that Donnica assigned her. Annabel is so convinced that Trevor's portal status isn't going to change until the next day that she wants to do something "useful" instead. Even after she gets Chelsea out of the way, Annabel pouts after being scolded and takes that "break" in Donnica's chair, where she's obviously not watching the portal.

So yeah, I'm pretty sure something is about to happen with that. And Donnica asking if Annabel had heard from Trevor yet only seems to feed that idea even more.

I have no idea what that something is, but I do know that Annabel's petty brattiness and/ or Donnica's micromanaging of things is likely to play a role in it.

And that contrast drew my attention as well, now that I think about it. Annabel and Donnica are both ridiculously meticulous, but for very different reasons, and that is illustrated quite well here. Annabel has an almost OCD-level compulsion to make things exactly as she thinks they should be. It eats away at her, and that irritation usually doesn't bode well for those around her (except Trevor and Donnica, as she's devoted her life to them). But said compulsion has absolutely nothing to do with worry or concern, hence her behavior here.

Donnica is the opposite. She plans out every detail and has to know everything because she's constantly worried that something is going to go wrong or that someone is going to take everything from her. Again, I think this probably goes back to her past, where it sounds like she had to scrap for everything and earn her way to where she is now, not having any support from her parents or anyone she was dating along the way (until Trevor). Donnica is meticulous because she always expects something to go wrong, so she has to be ready for it, has to control it, stop it. She has to protect everything that's hers.

I just thought the difference between these two, despite both of them being very detail-oriented, was really interesting!