Alright, folks.
It is my sad duty to say that I do not think I can continue this story. It was an experiment, both in writing style and practice... I wanted to try mimicking what I could see of Wildbow's method for a while, and I'm sad to say that it didn't work out. I've hit a wall and cannot continue.
I did get something out of it, though! And some of the more entertaining or interesting figures will find a use elsewhere in the future, in some other medium or story.
Thank you for reading, and I regret we couldn't reach the end of this trail together. Be well!