Its been a bit. I'm still working on a chapter 5 (I know it sucks) but by the time you read this I will have revised and updated the older chapters. Chapter 5 is all over the place as I'm deciding weather or not I want to start the next major plotpoint, worldbuild, or leave you guys on a clifhanger but I do like what I have so far (that's progress). I also decided that while this story is my main focus, I need to write shorter pieces where I can take more creative liberties. I tried avoiding other projects, but trying to stick to one story has been creatively stifling. Also if writing is like anything else, I do need to practice in a "risk free" environment. This other short story lives in my notes app for now but in the future who knows. Thank you so much for your patience. Yours- Anon