Hey all, this is just a quick note for everyone out there who's still reading.

This story will continue. I just don't have as much time to update as I used to.

Those on my discord know that recently my partner and I have been making preparations to welcome our child into the world, and that has eaten up quite a bit of our time. Although only 9 months, the time before that was taken up by discussing if we were ready to become parents, how we wished to go about becoming parents, and a lot of bonding.

I am lucky enough to be part of a relationship based on communication such as this, and I am incredibly happy for our family's story to begin.

In-between all of this, I have considered rewriting the first book, as well as the chapters in part two. While I am proud of how far this work has come, I can see many areas where it can be improved, and many more where it should be completely overturned, but for now, that is only something to think about.

Thank you for your patience. I promise that I will get to posting as soon as I get the chance. My first priority at this time will be as a partner and parent, but as soon as everything settles down, I'll make sure to finish the story that you have all come to enjoy.

Thank you for all staying here for this incredible journey. Keep your heads on your shoulders, and don't forget to take time for yourself. Whether it's watching anime, playing games, going to the gym, or just reading the works of a wannabe author, enjoy that time doing what you wish to do.

Until the keys click,

Elaric "Sushi" Waters