Message:
It was covid.
Apparently, the symptoms stay with you for a good while even after the incubation period, the coughing especially, but I'm otherwise alright. It took three weeks for me and my family to get rid of the symptoms (severe fever, ugly coughing, breathing troubles, etc.). Work's been piling up since I started back in the 8th so I haven't had ample room to dive in fic-writing but I think I can get something out this week along with this message.
Additionally, about the recent reviews, I feel the need to put out a message to put out the misunderstandings(-ish) about my plans about the fic.
Lastly, to the well wishes among the reviews, thank you.