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ATTENTION and FAQ
This is not a chapter. I’m sorry. It’s a disclaimer
So in light of recent World Wide Crises’, I have decided that the next chapter I post will not be Chapter 9. I will instead be uploading Chapter 10 and then later Chapter 11 first.
Why? Chapter 9 deals heavily with illness - admittedly dietary based illness rather than respiratory but it would be in bad faith for me to upload chater 9 for a short while. It will probably go up in a month, provided nothing else occurs. Fanfiction should be an escape from reality and I am very aware that many people, myself included, are incredibly anxious at this time either for themselves or family members at this time.
Are you not going to upload chapter 9? No. I would argue it is the most important chapter of this story - if not series. It's going up, just not tomorrow.
Does not reading Chapter 9 first affect my enjoyment of Chapters 10 and 11? No. Chapter 9, like all third Chapters, is a flashback chapter that as of yet explains a plot line which has yet to officially merge with Miguel’s narrative.
Won't posting out of sequence cause spoilers? No. Chapter 9 is a flashback chapter and as of yet does not affect Miguel’s narrative.
Have you written chapter 9? Yes. There is a draft on my drive.
Why do you care about other people reading the chapter tomorrow? ...Because I believe that at the moment the current Pandemic we are all facing is causing widespread anxiety and depression among millions of people. I don’t want to add to that.
Do you think a month will be enough? I can’t talk for everyone who reads this fic, so I don’t know. Every human is different and every human’s capacity for stress and mental health is different.
Will this require extra time to post? Most likely, despite being in lockdown my workload has actually increased and I believe my workload will be in flux for as long as this lockdown continues.
What? Are you a doctor/EMT/ Nurse/ Medical professional? No, I'm a family law legal secretary, and people often learn that when they have to spend time together they all hate each other and this leads to divorces and contact matters. Even in a lockdown.
Are you and your family doing OK? My mother is really upset about this. I am not sure that my Dad actually understands what’s happening. I am not at risk and I am coping but I am incredibly worried for my at risk family members including my Dad and my brother. I am worried for my friends because I feel like I can’t be there for them.
What would encourage you to write faster? First of all, if you are expecting speed and efficiency off me I have some bad news. And Honestly.. I don't know, because I want to, but my job is currently in flux.
In the meantime, if you could stay safe and stay inside for your safety and others. Alternatively, follow government instructions and don’t take risks.