Date: April 01 2021 9:39 PM Title: Crisis Response, Part 2
I look forward to future chapters. And a happy ending for everyone.
Author's Response:
Thank you for your continued reviews! I really appreciate your thoughts. I'll go through some of your points~
Yes, as you saw with these recent chapters, the idea of mutual enjoyment with sexual stuff definitely became an issue. Consent is crucial, and it has to go both ways. Allison forgot this, and it turned out horribly. I also agree that sexual assault against men needs to be acknowledged more, and Brian definitely is really fortunate to have Allison and Elizabeth in his life.
You're completely, absolutely right about therapy! This is actually going to come up in the next couple chapters, so I hope you'll find it interesting. The reason it hasn't come up for Brian yet is definitely due to the secrecy aspect. Even though he could really benefit from it, they don't want to let another person in on the secret. After all, a therapist might feel compelled to notify the authorities if they learn that a crime has been committed. Also, they would need to convince the therapist that Brian is innocent, which would be tough. But, now that they're trying to prove his innocence to the world, he might finally be able to get the help he needs. So don't worry, I'm definitely aware!
This is also true for Allison. This is actually what Elizabeth meant during her scolding, when she said "there must be some things that you need to work through right now, and that's okay! You can do that, and I can help you find the resources." And unlike with Brian, there's nothing stopping her from seeking it out. So yes, you're totally right that therapy is tremendously helpful for people who have been through traumatic experiences, and it will be coming up in the story soon. I really appreciate you pointing this out!
Lastly, I'm glad you're looking forward to what comes next! I really hope you enjoy it, as well as how it ultimately ends.
-Pluto
Date: March 30 2021 2:32 PM Title: Crisis Response, Part 2
Oh look at you, earning an full on invitation to the community party! You little goofball!
Very well written chapter! I was sort of heartbroken at first with Alllies initial decision given Brian's amnesia, but when the end of the chapter came I legit threw a large smile on. I can't wait to see how Allie behaves in following chapters, given the fact that now she'll have to actually think before doing something.. But, she got her scolding from Elizabeth so I'm back to loving Allie just as much as I love Brian!
As for my previous review that talked about filler chapters, if im being honest I think that I was just kind of hoping that Brian would get his memoreis back relatively soon and that we wouldn't go on 5 chapters with a Brian who doesn't remember, but seeing as you ended this chapter the way you did, I had no reason to worry after all!
See you at the community party if that ever happens woop woop!
Keep up the great work!
Author's Response:
Excellent!! Thank you very much for the invite. Remember, no take-backsies!
I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter, and I hope you enjoy how it affects their development moving forward!
I see now what you mean about filler chapters, and I'm glad that you're not worried about it anymore! Yeah, I'm not a huge fan of super drawn out amnesia events. I felt like it was a good event for this story, but only as a short-lived thing. My focus is on how this will change the characters moving forward.
Thanks again for reading!
-Pluto
[Report This]Date: March 30 2021 12:14 PM Title: Crisis Response, Part 2
I'm overjoyed to say that regardless of how much I dislike amnesia sub-plots, you somehow managed to pull through. I was a bit frustrated at first, but I legitimately nearly shed a tear or two at the end of this chapter. I'm just a hopeless romantic ( or just a big baby) what can I say? I thoroughly enjoyed this chapter and I am glad this sub-plot didn't drag. Keep up the good work! Goodspeed.
Author's Response:
I'm really happy to hear that! Like I said, I didn't want the amnesia to be a long thing either, so I'm glad you felt like it didn't drag.
Surprisingly, I also got a bit emotional when writing the ending. I'm glad that the emotion came through for you as well. And hey, hopeless romantics/big babies unite! We have to just own it.
Anyway, thanks for the review! I hope you enjoy how the story progresses.
-Pluto
[Report This]Date: March 30 2021 11:40 AM Title: Crisis Response, Part 2
Well done! Also, two days? That's crazy!
Author's Response:
Thanks much! And I know!! Two days is five less than it should be, but oh well. Do what we gotta do.
-Pluto