Right off the bat: thank you SO much for this glowing review, I’m sorry it took me so long to respond. But I read it the day you posted it, and I have to tell you how much it meant to me on that day in particular to get feedback like this. I needed it then! I’m glad I have the bandwidth to reply to you now. 

Just hearing that someone chooses one of my stories of all the ones around to give repeated reads does wonderful things to the dopamine levels, let me tell you. And especially when you go on to say that you’re not always into this sort of thing for the vore, and that’s the crux of what appears to be your favorite chapter—I’m very touched. 

I will surely be continuing this story as soon as I’ve got the mental bits to spare for it, and trust me, your favorite tag is a close second for me. There’s always gonna be more of that. 

Than you so much for taking the trouble to make an account to tell me you dig my work. It’s so considerate. It’s folks like you that make this satisfying. <3 

I don't think I can fully convey how gratifying it was to have started my day with this review (yesterday, that is, but I didn't have time to respond properly). Seriously. I could feel your sincere enthusiasm bleeding through every word. It felt really good, and especially since I haven't updated this story in six months and am therefore never expecting continued feedback, this surprise dose of praise was extremely welcome! 

The world building came somewhat easily because I had already laid some foundations in another, as of yet unpublished story in the same universe. When I stalled on that, and my mind turned to this one-off vampire vore story I had always wanted to write, and people liked it enough that I wanted to continue it, it was "easy" to just think to myself, "her world is in that one too," and proceed. We'll see if I can't keep it all straight!

But you're right. This is primarily "just a vore story." And vore (soft, preferably willing and nonfatal) is my primary kink associated with size stuff. So, how many times and in how many ways can I do it so as to keep it fresh and sexy before it turns dull and repetitive for the characters AND for me? Hence the tough balance with plot and smut. But I also don't want to go TOO long between sexy stuff. What're most of us here for? In any case. It is a tough balance that I struggled with the whole time writing this so far. So I appreciate your kind words regarding that. Thank you! And also thanks for appreciating my own little twists on tired tropes. Wanted every species to have just a little of my original take. 

In any case. I, too, hope to return to this story soon. I've been thinking a lot about the next chapters and remaining plot/character arcs. If I'm being honest, it wasn't plot that burned me out, but a struggle to maintain fresh originality when writing the sexy stuff! I just want to make sure when I write the remaining chapters, they're planned out well and hit hard. And also that I'm not tired or lazy when I write them. (Sorry about your January! Reminds me of college!)

Anyway. The content of your review is five stars. Your words all mean a lot to me! One of the happiest I've gotten on this site! Thank you! 

That's extremely flattering! And I will assure you like the others: I do not intend to abandon the story. I just needed a break because I wrote too much far too quickly, and was losing enthusiasm. 

Thank you for the kind words and rating! 

-Xiao 

Thank you! And I'm quite jealous of Leo, too! I'm letting him live out a lot of my favorite fantasies. He's a lucky guy! 

And Leo and Jackie are more like... Jackie's support groups. Lol.

and it's gonna take me a bit on the next chapter. I want it to be good. Thank you for all of your consistent reviews! 

Ah! Thank you very much! And I'm so glad you get so excited just to see me posting more content. Then I'm happy to tell you that I just posted another chapter! Very productive weekend. I hope you enjoy it! And thank you again for your consistent feedback and enthusiasm!

This review made me smile and then actually laugh out loud. Thank you so much for your continued attention and feedback! And I just love the idea that my pastime is potentially serving you as both a source of entertainment and English practice. 

I'll keep trying to keep my writing as enjoyable and descriptive for you as I have been! Thanks so much for reading and reviewing! 

Hey, Silent Fan! Thank you so much for going out of your way to tell me how much you enjoyed this story! It's feedback like yours that will keep me mulling over ideas for a continuation to these characters' adventures. The feedback has been so positive, I'd be remiss to just abandon it now. 

I was a little worried when I wrote it that I was in danger of "over-developing," and meandering instead of concisely telling a succinct story, so I'm glad to hear that you never got bored with the little bits of world-building I wove into the tale, and that you appreciated my sort of original take on otherwise well-established fantasy elements. 

Your kind words are extremely motivating! I can't promise it'll be very soon, but I can assure you that I intend to do more with these characters and the world they occupy. 

Thank you! And one cannot simply write a vampire character without seizing the opportunity to put a sort of unique spin on it, now can they? Especially if I can reconfigure that physiology as means to some good old G/t ends, amirite? 

And I think I would be cruel or a fool not to try and come up with more interactions and adventures for these two. Vela appears to be connecting well with her audience. I've had some other ideas, but I'm just a little hesitant in deciding on a direction to go. Their relationship is so innocent and new. I don't want to spoil it! Lol.

thank you so much for the kind words in your review, and for the five stars! As of your review, this is the most feedback I've ever gotten on my previous stories combined. So pumped!