Here's another update, sadly.

There won't be a chapter today. I've mostly recovered from the virus but need a bit more time. From what I'm seeing, in another few days, I'll be fine, and then I'll be free to post it on Friday. Does mean we're going two weeks without anything, but it gives me more time to slow cook the climactic chapter, I suppose.

For now, I can cover reviews. That's one silver lining I can do before I take some medication and rest for the night.

To Red Card: Thanks for the words of praise. Almost out of the woods, and I'm hoping the virus doesn't leave me any long term effects. From what I've learned, it shouldn't, but who knows? I'm glad I've been able to redeem Ava, though I have a long way to go, all things considered.

To Nightshade213: As a man with a metal fist would say, "Conflict builds character" or something along those lines. As said above, I'm mostly out of the woods, aside from congestion that has made sleeping problematic, and strange fatigue. I'll get past it.

To Guest: I sort of forgot about Zane's Drone. With all the chaos and commotion in stories, things tend to get lost in translation. I do have the clone used, but primarily to relocate, and not for its full applications.

To Oni seven: I'll have to recheck the older reviews.

Thanks for the reviews, and we're almost done with both dealing with COVID, and the story. So hang tight, and thanks for holding on and not losing faith.