Happy Thursday everyone! :D I hope you've been having a good week so far.
And yep here it is, a 5-page update from yours truly in celebration of a scene that has been in the making since over a decade ago. I hope you enjoy it. -v-*)/
Kylie first found out she had a brother way back in chapter one and seemed fairly pleased about it until she discovered some things about her mother, which led to her fearing how her brother might react to her existence - so hopefully today's update will lift some hearts in that regard. (Cain is probably especially glad her brother didn't turn out like this XD) Much conspiracy theory and guesses at plot-twistery were produced from Kylie's journey to find her brother from readers, and I still wonder if perhaps the actual answer is too simple XD; but here it is, Kylie's first long-term quest given in Chapter One has finally met its completion near the end of Chapter Eight. Thank you readers for sticking through all those chapters (and years, for those of you who have been on this ride since near the beginning!) and being with me to see this particular quest though. ;v;*)7
This is a long update, so I'm going to leave it up for a good week or so and come back to wrap up the rest of this chapter with regular twice-a-week updates from the 26th of March onwards. Not long now until Chapter 8 is finished, kindly hang in there with me >3<*)/
I'll leave you guys with a super old piece of oekaki art I did in anticipation of this moment in the story waaay back in... *checks the date*... wow, 2005, August 28th. @_@ Obviously much has changed (their heights and ages, for one XD) but yep, past!Rufi, present!Rufi has finally actually drawn this. It only took 13 years~ XD
Whew. And I'm only halfway there. -v-)7
Thanks everyone for reading, always. <3 Have a great rest of the week!
Aww, yeah! Way to go, Lyn! (*insert terrible pun about breaking the ice*) Way to go, Kylie, too, finally making it here! I can't wait to see how they get along...
A very great scene - and no, I just got some dust in them...
Great page - worth the wait =) 👍
...and thank you, Rufi for the great and long story you are sharing with us =D <3 ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ❤
That past!Rufi's foreshadowing of the current page is adorable =D ♡ ❤
PS: typo in the link? I think you wanted to link to page 85 instead of page 86 you actually put into that last link?
Edit: I see you wanted to show that he is not a greedy mini male version of Kylie... - I stand corrected...
I was under the impression that Cain was preventing Nemi from blurting about the sibling relationship so that said siblings could talk about it, themselves. But either way, I guess he's keeping the surprise from being spoiled, and it's still cute. =3
Thank you very much Mjkj for all your kind words and constant support ;v;* I really appreciate it! And thank you for staying along with me for this very long ride XD;; still have some ways to go, but I'm glad we made it this far. >v<*)9
In response to something you mentioned on Discord that I just remembered - we are indeed around the halfway mark of the whole story, though I am kind of ballparking it because there are a couple of changes I've made that could potentially make it longer. (Not too much longer, though~)
All the events in Chapter 7 and 8 were originally one chapter, but it was only when I started doing the thumbnails that I realised how incredibly long it got when I began to unpack it @_@ so it became 2 chapters. Because of this I don't know anymore if my original chapter plans will actually be containable within the originally allotted space XD so we'll see!
Thank you so much JC, that is so very kind of you! ;v;* And I'm really happy to hear it - I really was happy to finally put this one to paper. <3 Thank you so much for reading!! ;v;**
*screams and fist pumps the air* In the name of all that is wonderful and pure in the world, YUSSSSSS!!! THANK YOU RUFI!!! <3
I still do wanna know the reason Lyn ended up here of all places, under Briar, but I'm willing to wait just so Kylie and Lyn can have this wonderful moment together, with no blood sacrifices in sight <3
Now now, I am far too squishy at heart to do anything brutal I promise XD (though I have a youth pastor who reads SF at church asking me when I'm going to kill Lyn off for those max drama-tragedy points XD LOL)
Lyn and Kylie do have a lot to catch up on, but yes I hope it's at least shown that the most important thing has been established for now ^_^ <3
*squish-hugs muffin* Thank you so much for reading m'dear ;v;* <333
WOW this has got to be a....what, TRIPLE page update? Great work! And I think the long flow with empty space at the bottom has a beautiful impact~~~ So satisfying for these two to finally meet! Aww and Lyn's blush face <3
To reply to your other page comment, I don't think you have same face problem/is the reason for you making them look related, they really do look related and their own at the same time. <3
Proxy, thank you so much for readinnnggg ;v;** and for all your super kind and encouraging words, they mean so much! *hug* I am super glad you liked the update ;v;* and doubly glad to know the layout choices worked! -v-*)7
And triply glad to hear it's not just my same-face syndrome XDD whew! Thankyew <3
I thought this scene in particular was better read in one go, rather than spread across multiple weeks, so I went for the one update instead of five. XD; Glad I made the right choice! :D
It took quite some time didn't it! XD; Thank you for still reading, Zor <3 I'm very glad for it! ;v;* It's been a long ride so far, so I appreciate it X3
It really has been a crazy looong journey XD;; thank you so much for still reading, dear, and always being so encouraging ;v;* *hugs* <3
Given how important this update was for me I'm really really happy to hear it's one of your favourites, yay! <333 no apologies for those cavities though, ehehehe ;D <3
Wow......Rufi, just wow......you've outdone yourself this time. And yes, that superlong, super in-the-feels 5-page made up for the latest not-in-time updates :P
Aw, thank you Wido! ;v;* I *do* feel bad about the spotty update schedule as of late so I'm glad if this one makes up for it somewhat. Thank you so much for your patience, and for still reading despite the hiccups! >_<*)7
Also I'm really happy you enjoyed the update! It's an important one for me ;v;* <3
<33 Thank you CraftyNessi, I'm really happy to hear your lovely thoughts on this update - it means a lot to me!! ;v;* I like what you liked about it <3 ehehe. >w<*
Thank you very much for reading 'till this far, and for your kind support <3 ;v;*
*takes deep breath* EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEhhhhhhHHHHHH!!!!!!
*collapses *
I-I'm ok... Or maybe not, because AAAAHHHH so many feels
This was beautifully paced and beautifully drawn, and awww Lyn's getting so flustered and I kind of just want to hug him xD I kind of love him already xD
I can definitely see the family resemblance between the two~ <3 I have this slight sense that Lyn might not join their party, which would be really sad, but in any case this page was amazing and it's ok that you don't update until next week because I think we'll all be sitting in the Feels for a while still...
*hugs* XD Gosh darn Kat, you really held that squee in for a LONG time and I'm so proud and impressed!! LOL. Thank you dear for your wonderful support XD <333 I'm really glad we're finally here so you can breathe again! Ahahaha <3
I'm really happy that you enjoyed the update, honestly, I was worried it might not hit its mark >3<;;; but I'm glad it seems to have ;v;**
Thank you for reading and for everything, Kat! <33 please now breeeeeathe! XD <333
<33 Thank you, Matt! ;v;* Your kind words and support mean a lot!!
He certainly got a little babbly/rambly there, actually XD after not talking for so long and then having to talk about something so important, he got a little nervous -v-*
This comment made me laugh XDD 'lovely pain' ahahaha
Thank you so much for reading and for all your kind support and encouragement, dear, I really appreciate it! ;v;* <333 I'm really very happy you're reading still :D <333
Thank you for reading, hykez <3 :D I'm very glad you still are!
Congrats on the story milestone, Rufi! Nice work!
Thank you very much Eren <3 I really appreciate your kind words, and I'm very happy you've been reading ;v;*)/
Adorable Nemi is adorable =) ♡ ♡ ♡ ❤
*lol* Cain keeping Nemi from squeeing... =P
A very great scene - and no, I just got some dust in them...
Great page - worth the wait =) 👍
...and thank you, Rufi for the great and long story you are sharing with us =D <3 ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ❤
That past!Rufi's foreshadowing of the current page is adorable =D ♡ ❤
PS: typo in the link? I think you wanted to link to page 85 instead of page 86 you actually put into that last link?Edit: I see you wanted to show that he is not a greedy mini male version of Kylie... - I stand corrected...
And lol, I can see how that link works, too XDD
In response to something you mentioned on Discord that I just remembered - we are indeed around the halfway mark of the whole story, though I am kind of ballparking it because there are a couple of changes I've made that could potentially make it longer. (Not too much longer, though~)
All the events in Chapter 7 and 8 were originally one chapter, but it was only when I started doing the thumbnails that I realised how incredibly long it got when I began to unpack it @_@ so it became 2 chapters. Because of this I don't know anymore if my original chapter plans will actually be containable within the originally allotted space XD so we'll see!
But yes, halfway there. -v-)7
Great (five page) page! :'D ♡
It's always great when you can finally share moments that have been in your head for years, so congrats :)
I still do wanna know the reason Lyn ended up here of all places, under Briar, but I'm willing to wait just so Kylie and Lyn can have this wonderful moment together, with no blood sacrifices in sight <3
Lyn and Kylie do have a lot to catch up on, but yes I hope it's at least shown that the most important thing has been established for now ^_^ <3
*squish-hugs muffin* Thank you so much for reading m'dear ;v;* <333
To reply to your other page comment, I don't think you have same face problem/is the reason for you making them look related, they really do look related and their own at the same time. <3
And triply glad to hear it's not just my same-face syndrome XDD whew! Thankyew <3
Amazing.
Thanks Robert for reading <3 I know it's been a looong ride so far and I'm grateful! ;v;*
But thank you so much for reading! >v<* I'll keep at it!
You really went to work to make sure this meeting was an emotional and lengthy page. XD Good job, rufi!
I thought this scene in particular was better read in one go, rather than spread across multiple weeks, so I went for the one update instead of five. XD; Glad I made the right choice! :D
This was so cute :D Lyn is such an adorable little bro ^^ And poor Kylie couldn't even speak xD Ahhh I'm so happy for them both now ^^
*hugs* Thank you so so much for reading and for always being so supportive ahhh <333
*hug* Thank you so hard for reading still, Cent, I really appreciate your kind words and support ;v;***
Awww and he knew about her and and...;~~~;
This is one of my favoritest updates, oh gosh it's so sweet I'm getting cavities I'm so happy for these two ;~;
Given how important this update was for me I'm really really happy to hear it's one of your favourites, yay! <333 no apologies for those cavities though, ehehehe ;D <3
1. It happened!
2. Cain and nemi!
3. Super long page!
4. POMF
5. POMF!!!!
My response to all those points is just : <3
lolol XD seriously though thanks for reading, dear, I'm really happy you are! ;v;*
Seriously though, thanks for reading thus far, Crestlinger! ;v;* I really appreciate it <3 it's been a long ride so far, I know!
wow.....i'm still speachless *slow claps*
Also I'm really happy you enjoyed the update! It's an important one for me ;v;* <3
Finally! It finally happened!!! Beautiful Rufi!!!! I like how tongue tied he was and how genuine it was. Beautiful.
Thank you very much for reading 'till this far, and for your kind support <3 ;v;*
https://youtu.be/Op5I2sYaHf4
*collapses *
I-I'm ok... Or maybe not, because AAAAHHHH so many feels
This was beautifully paced and beautifully drawn, and awww Lyn's getting so flustered and I kind of just want to hug him xD I kind of love him already xD
I can definitely see the family resemblance between the two~ <3 I have this slight sense that Lyn might not join their party, which would be really sad, but in any case this page was amazing and it's ok that you don't update until next week because I think we'll all be sitting in the Feels for a while still...
*breathes*
Ah, it's nice to breathe again x'D
I'm really happy that you enjoyed the update, honestly, I was worried it might not hit its mark >3<;;; but I'm glad it seems to have ;v;**
Thank you for reading and for everything, Kat! <33 please now breeeeeathe! XD <333
Haha, quite a talkative one for being tongue tied. :)
He certainly got a little babbly/rambly there, actually XD after not talking for so long and then having to talk about something so important, he got a little nervous -v-*
Thank you so much for reading and for all your kind support and encouragement, dear, I really appreciate it! ;v;* <333 I'm really very happy you're reading still :D <333