Chapter 21: Is all this really necessary? pt 2

Excitement. Anxiety. Wonder. Curiosity. Fear. Expectation.

All of these emotions and more prevented Alucard from getting much sleep that night. All of these emotions because of one topic: The chance to see the Gateway, a place where dhampirs are accepted instead of rejected by society. The whole situation of possibly being able to be accepted by society for once in his life and meeting more of his own kind made him feel like a child on Christmas. Just that anticipation of knowing that such a gift of company was coming to him soon made him smile, even in his sleep. But he wasn't smiling at 4 in the morning with this much lack of sleep.

He gave a groan as he finally gave up, his excitement getting way too out of hand, so he decided to try and get himself ready for Crina's arrival. Not wanting to miss out on a breakfast with the Lupos, Alucard decided to eat something light for his stomach. Grabbing an apple from the pantry along with a bottle of apple cider and a small roll of bread, he sat at the table and ate his semi-breakfast. Thoughts continued to plague his mind, not so much of the Gateway itself now, but more of the fact that he had to come up with a possible form of trade. He wasn't exactly sure what he could do, considering that he was the guardian of both the Belmont Hold and his family home. He couldn't afford to leave the castle and hold for long, especially with how people could easily enter the property without his knowing, like how Crina did, even if he didn't mind it. He needed to increase the defense system somehow around the castle, along with installing a better doorbell. Either that or depending on how he sees the Gateway, he would have to find a way to make a schedule of sorts to go there, like how Crina and her father do with their trades. But then again, he still didn't know what to expect, and that both excited and frightened him. The more he thought about this whole thing the more he felt his heart race but then the banging of his castle's own clock started to ring through seven times, indicating that it was already 7 o'clock.

'Crina will be here soon. I better go and get ready' he thought to himself as he finished the last of his apple, bread and cider before placing the bottle in the sink, the core in the nearby compost pit and himself back up to his room to get ready for her arrival.

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It was already 8:30 by the time that both Crina and Alucard arrived at the Lupo residence. As soon as they entered the door, the smell of eggs, cheese and roasted zuiccini filled the kitchen as a particular dish laid on the table, a Budinca de Dovlecei. But instead of ham, as most of these dishes usually contain, this one had bacon, which made the smell of meat make an appearance in Alucard's nose.

"Come on, we only have a little bit of time before Yohei shows up. Best to eat quickly" Crina said as she went to wash her hands.

Alucard soon followed and both sat at the table to eat, the instant harmony of flavors dancing upon his tongue and slowly filling his empty stomach with warmth and hospitality. Washing everything down with fresh herbal tea, he braced himself for what was to come with Yohei's visit. Just as Crina started to wash the dishes, she then paused.

"Aw crap, I knew I forgot about something…" she said as she smacked her forehead.

Alucard turned his attention to her, raising an eyebrow, "What is it?" he asked.

"Along with Yohei, there's to be one other person coming here to speak with you. A doctor, one of the Gateway's finest who specializes in humans, vampires, dhampirs and more. With ever new member of the Gateway, before the official visit to the chief, they have to be examined for an overall health check, but also to be sure that they are not carriers of any disease. It's mostly a precaution but it's still needed" she explained. "And before you ask, no, you won't be examined here in the kitchen. More than likely you'll go to Gabriel's room to have it done, as it is a…a full body examination" she added, an evident dusting of a blush forming on her cheeks as her gaze went off to the side.

Alucard's eyes widened a bit at hearing that. A full body exam? Alucard started to grow nervous at the thought of stripping in front of a stranger just to have an examination of his body made. But then the thought of Crina seeing him completely strip naked in front of her made his face completely burst with bright red from ear to ear with both embarrassment and slight arousal.

"Umm…y-you're not... a-are….are you going…to…" he struggled to ask, simply looking at her in disbelief at the thought.

Crina's eyes widened as she waved her arms in a panic, the blush growing darker on her face.

"No no no no no, I-I won't be in the room, it will only be you and the doctor. Yohei and I will wait in either the kitchen or the dining hall while this goes on, possibly setting up the necessary tools to show you how your journey to the Gateway will go" she said, clearing things up.

Alucard gave a huge sigh of relief at hearing that. He did come to terms with that he was growing feelings for Crina, but he thought that showing all of himself to her like that to her would be too big of a step in their relationship, especially since they were still just friends. Yet he still felt uncomfortable in having himself examined by a stranger. However, this was someone that Crina appeared to trust, so he figured that if this person was alright with her, then he will be alright as well.

After a moment of uncomfortable silence with both of their faces flushed red, a bell was heard from the front entrance.

Crina shook her head as she turned to the entrance to the kitchen. "Oh, that must be Yohei now. I'll be right back" Crina said, looking first to the entrance and then to Alucard respectively, a hint of embarrassment in her tone. She then left the kitchen and went to the door with a slightly hasty pace to greet who was there.

Alucard waited patiently in the kitchen, taking a sip of the tea from earlier, his mind racing with various thoughts while his heart was beating faster and faster with excitement and anxiety. He took a deep breath and kept taking a few sips at a time, hoping the combination of herbs would help him calm down, but it didn't do much as he heard Crina near the door. His ears then picked up a conversation that Crina appeared to be having, but he didn't understand the language right away.

"Crina, amica mia! È passato molto tempo! (Crina, my friend. It has been a long time!) It's wonderful to see you again after all these years" said a voice, one with clearly some sort of accent.

"In effetti lo ha fatto, Leonardo. Che sorpresa inaspettata! È passato troppo tempo dall'ultima volta che ci siamo visti! (Indeed it has, Leonardo. What an unexpected surprise! It's been far too long since we've last seen each other!)" said a second voice, clearly Crina's from what Alucard could hear.

Growing curious, he decided to leave the kitchen and make his way to the entrance, peaking around the corner to see who was talking to his friend.

Along with Crina and Yohei, Alucard spotted a man who appeared to be in his early to mid 20's, just like himself, with free flowing curly ginger hair that went passed his shoulders. His face held a ginger colored balbo beard with a warm and friendly smile that matched the warmth of his brown eyes. The man was dressed in a scholarly fashion but yet in a style that suited a traveler on the roads. A dark blue tunic tied with brown ropes that held both a small pouch, possibly a purse, and a pocket with what appeared to be a book. A pair of knee high brown boots graced his legs while a pair of tight black pants could be seen between where his tunic ended and where his boots began. Draping over his shoulders was a crimson red cloak with the hood draping behind him.

"…Why is your hair so long now? It seems unlike you to grow it out" Crina asked the young man before him, smiling ear to ear.

The young man laughed, a clear accent gracing his tongue as he spoke, "Well that's what happens when you put curiousity before vanity, Crina. Seems that you have done the same thing. I mean, look at this" he said, gently taking one of her braids in his hand, "Your hair is already down to your lower back. Last time I saw you, your hair was just a little past your shoulders. But then again that was before you went on your year long journey" he said, looking a little off to the side. However, as he did so, the young man noticed the new face in the house. "Oh! You must be the candidato (canidate) that I've heard about. Buongiorno signore. (Good day sir.) I'm sorry for not seeing you there" the young man said as he gave a smile to Alucard.

The young dhampir flinched a little at being seen, but he eventually came out of his 'hiding place' to meet the group. He still felt a little nervous, but he gave a small smile.

Crina then went over to him and gently took his hand. "Come Alucard. Though his is an unexpected surprise for me, I'd like you to meet our unexpected guest" she said as she brought him over to the trio, joy clearly evident in her features.

"Alucard, this is Leonardo da Vinci, a talented man who is well versed in both the arts and the sciences. Leonardo, I'd like to introduce you to Alucard, the grandson figure to my Grandfather as well as a dear friend of the Lupo family" Crina explained, introducing the men.

The stranger, now known as Leonardo, looked at Alucard with a warm smile. "A pleasure to meet you, Alucard" he said as he stretched out his hand.

Alucard hesitated, but he could tell that this man meant no trouble. So he smiled and shook his hand, "You as well, Leonardo. And, forgive me for pointing this out, but your accent is unfamiliar to me" he said in a curious manner, not wanting to sound rude.

"Ah, yes. I'm actually from the city of Vinci in the region of Florence" Leonardo said.

"Florence?" Alucard asked, that name sounding familiar. He took a moment to think back and then realized, "As in Florence Italy?" he asked, earning a nod from Leonardo. "I see, but what is a man from Italy doing here in Wallachia? Surely not for sightseeing with all the Night Creatures around and about?" he asked, curious.

Leonardo gave a chuckle, "No no, I'm not here just for sightseeing, I'm here for knowledge, of course" he said. "Since you are going through the process of acceptance in the Gateway, I should tell you that I've been a member for about 6 years now. I come by a week or two every few months for a holiday of sorts away from painting and my workshop. While painting is nice, I want to do something more practical, hands on per say. Capturing the world is one thing, changing it is another. So I come to the Gateway to obtain as much knowledge as I can and apply it to everyday life. Perhaps leave something behind for many generations to learn from" he said, his mind wandering a bit. But then he came back with a cheerful smile, "Besides, what's the point of collecting and storing knowledge if you can't use it for something? It would be a waste to just have it there without giving it a purpose, wouldn't you say?" he asked metaphorically.

Alucard nodded in agreement, that last phrase leaving something of an imprint on his mind. But he shook it off as he looked back at Leonardo and gave a friendly smile.

"I like the way you think, Sir Da Vinci" the young dhampir said, clicking well with the young polymath before him.

Crina looked from Alucard to Leonardo and saw how well they interacted. 'I can see these two becoming good friends' she said to herself. However, she did notice one face missing from the guests.

"Sorry to interrupt the conversation, but where is Dr. Masalis? Did he not join you two?" she asked, looking around.

"Ah! Mi dispiace, amica mia. (I'm sorry, my friend.) Dr. Masalis had to refill a few last minute medicines for some patients of his. But he will return soon" Leonardo said. He then turned to Alucard, "If it's alright with you, Sir Alucard, I was hoping to join Dr. Masalis in his full body examination of you. At least from the waist up, as I know that certain people are a bit modest about their lower halves. The moment he starts asking for examination of the lower half, I will leave" he said, being respectful to the man before him. He then got out a book from his belt, opening up to a few pages to show sketches of the human body. "I've been studying anatomy through appointments with Dr. Masalis and I have been trying to draw variations of the bodies of men, from the rich to the poor to strong warriors such as yourself. Just to get a vague idea for my collection of knowledge so I can bring my paintings to life and make them seem realistic" he explained while showing off his collection of sketches.

Alucard looked at the sketches with an impressed gaze, as these drawings reminded him of the drawings that his father made, almost spot on. He then took a moment to think about Leonardo's offer. Alucard had never modeled for anyone before, but if he could help a fellow polymath with his knowledge expansion then he could make at least one exception. Besides, it's not like anyone hasn't seen him shirtless. Trevor and Sypha came across him in such a matter when they all first met. And Crina has seen him in that pair of swim pants while his upper half was exposed to the sun. Of course Taka and Sumi saw more than that, but he wasn't going to recall that night. Leonardo seemed trustworthy, so he figured that he could give the man one chance.

"Very well. But only for the waist up" he said.

"In the meantime, while waiting for Dr. Masalis, why don't we show Alucard the tools that will be a part of the process of acceptance?" Yohei suggested, wanting to move things along somehow.

Crina looked at him and nodded, "Good idea. At least until Dr. Masalis arrives" she said. She then looked at Yohei and pointed to him, "Also, not modeling. First to call!" she added with a smirk and a snicker.

"Damn it!" Yohei said with a snap of the fingers.

Alucard looked at the two with a raised eyebrow.

"Don't worry about it Alucard, you'll see later. In the meantime, do you remember where the dining hall is?" Crina asked him.

Alucard nodded, "Yes, I remember it" he said.

"Why don't you and Leonardo go on ahead? Yohei and I will bring in the tools and meet up with you in the room" she said.

Alucard seemed suspicious but he decided to let things go. He then walked with Leonardo to the room.

"So, Alucard- Is it alright if I just call you Alucard?" Leonardo asked, earning a nod from the young dhampir. "Now that you know what I do for a living, what do you do?" the young polymath asked.

Alucard paused in his thoughts for a bit as they walked, unsure of how to answer. But considering that he was familiar with the Gateway and familiar with vampires to an extent, he figured he might as well be honest too. "I used to work for my father, before he was k-….before he passed away. Now I am the guardian of my childhood home as well as a property that was bequeathed to me by a friend. I've been living alone for about a month or two before Crina arrived at my door, but since then, I have been exposed to all this land has to offer along with all the secrets of my father's library and the friend's family trove. My Father was a polymath like yourself, a man of science and a repository of centuries of learning. My mother was one of the sciences as well, as she was a doctor, before she was burned at the stake" he explained.

Leonardo's eyes lighted up at hearing about both of Alucard's parents, but then he took in the words of both of them being dead, "I see. I'm sorry for your loss" he said. He then picked up on something that Alucard said, "Wait, centuries?" he asked.

Alucard looked at Leonardo and nodded. He then flashed a small toothy smile, showing a bit of his fangs.

Leonardo gave a slightly stunned look, but then it dawned on him, "Oh! I see, that makes sense. You're a vampi- Wait, no, vampires don't do well in daylight. What was that term again?...Dunpeal?" he asked.

Alucard gave a confused look to the man before giving a chuckle, "No. The term is Dhampir. What is a Dunpeal?" he asked with a hint of laughter in his tone, never hearing that word before.

"Oh! Mi dispiace. (I'm sorry.) I must have misheard the term on the ride here. It's been so long since I've seen Crina that my excitement must have messed with my hearing. I'm sorry about that" Leonardo said with an embarrassed huff to his tone.

Alucard chuckled, "It's fine. It's just I've never heard that term being used for my kind before. Although, the more I think about it, the more it sounds like the term for a bug that rolls collected feces, don't you think?" he asked, a hint of laughter in his tone.

Leonardo thought about it and chuckled as well, realizing how it did sound like such, "It does. It certainly does. I do not see you as such though, please forgive my mistake" he apologized with a small bubbling laughter in his chest, one that Alucard joined in for a spell.

"It's fine. Although, if such a bug did exist, I don't think I would want to be near it" Alucard said, not liking the idea of being near such a bug.

Leonardo nodded, "True, but it would probably help Italy's dirty streets in cleaning up all the horse fecal" he said.

Soon the two of them entered the dining hall and took seats next to each other.

While waiting for the other two to arrive, the men exchanged different topics of conversation. From Leonardo's description of Italy to how Alucard and Crina first met, the two of them could talk forever on different topics, but eventually it came to an end when Crina and Yohei walked in to the room with at least three bags and one chest. Soon the items within the bags were laid out on the table for both Alucard and Leonardo to see.

Among the items were the following: A pair of wrist chains, a strange ring that appeared to be made from the same material as the wrist chains, a long brown cloak that had a hood and trumpet sleeves, a simple black silk blindfold and finally, what appears to be the most protected item of the group, a simple silver choker necklace with an ornate design along the center of the piece.

"So, Alucard," Yohei started, "If you remember from when his majesty and I talked to you at the lake, the process for the acceptance is a long and complicated process. The start of the process is with the physical exam, which will be done by Dr. Masalis once he arrives here. Once you've been cleared of the exam, then the next day will be the day you meet with the chief and the grand council. Due to the multitude of new members we get, we've learned through trial and error how to both protect the location of the Gateway and to also prevent the candidate from harming themselves. The best way to do so is with these five items" he explained. He then pointed to the choker necklace.

"This is considered the most important part of the process. We call this the bridge choker. Crafted from night hags hair, this necklace helps someone fall into a deep sleep once it's put on" Yohei explained. Next he moved to the cloak, "This is made from silks from China as well as alchemized with Selkie fur" he said. He then looked at Alucard, "You do know what a Selkie is, don't you?" he asked.

Alucard thought about it, "A form of water folk who are like mermaids but instead of a tail, they have a seal coat that sheds when they wish, correct?" he asked.

Yohei nodded, "Indeed. And when a Selkie wears their coat, they blend in so well with the seals that no one can tell the difference. By alchemizing this cloak with Selkie fur, the coat adjusts to any size as well as concealing the face and appearance of the wearer to others around it" he explained. He then turned to the cloak, "It may seem like we're overdoing it, but the truth is, it not only conceals the identity of those who enter the Gateway for the sake of seeing if they are accepted or not, but it also prevents friction between people who are considered enemies to each other. We've had our share of rivalries that are toxic and destructive, so we found this to be something of a safety precaution" he added.

Alucard raised an eyebrow, "Rivalries? Of what sort?" he asked.

Crina looked at him, "Well…to put it simply, Vampire clan vs Werewolf clan. There was also the conflicts of different magician tribes that caused massive property damage. Then there were the many wars with the Bulgarians which caused a huge issue. There was also the situation with the conflict of the Ottoman Empire against the silk road and uh….what was another big one?" she asked herself as she racked her brain.

"The Crusaders?" Yohei asked.

"Oh yeah, the Crusaders, I forgot about that one" Crina said as she thought back to some of the Gateway's history, "Anyway, so it's basically see no enemy, fight no enemy until conflict can be settled between both parties. We even have a court system, but that's for another day. So, are you alright with all this information, or do you need a moment to take it all in?"

Alucard looked at Crina, feeling glad that she was being respectful, but he was starting to get used to the information bombs that he was receiving so he nodded, "I'm actually fine. This isn't as much information compared to when you first told me about the Gateway" he said.

"Right, and Alister came down the chimney because of the dogs" Crina said a she thought about it, "Amazing how time goes by so fast" she added, feeling nostalgic. She then shook her head, "Anyway, back to the topic at hand. First the choker, then the cloak, what's next Yohei?" she asked.

Yohei then turned to the wrist chains and ring. He made a motion to the wrist chains, "So this is where things get a little complicated but basically, you know what these are, but these aren't ordinary wrist chains. They've been alchemized with the ground bones of a skeleton beast and the dust of ground crystalized sunlight that gives the body a dose of energy to move" he explained.

That last alchemy ingredient caught Alucard's attention as Crina mentioned that before, but he decided to wait and ask Crina about that later. For now, it's best to listen.

"Basically while the choker makes you fall into a deep sleep, these wrist chains give your body movement. We call this the night and day pair because of what they do. The choker puts you to sleep while the wrist chains give you a jolt of energy to all except your head" Yohei said.

Leonardo looked at Yohei confused, "How is that possible?" he asked.

"Think of the choker acting the same way as a tourniquet, but instead of cutting off blood flow, it cuts off consciousness, and the wrist chains act as jolt of lightning, for lack of better terms. But the only way for the chains to work on the candidate's body is through this ring" he then picked up the ring, "This ring, made with the hairs of a Dullahan head while the chains were marked with a bit of blood from the head, all have a connection, like a puppet to it's strings" he said.

Crina sensed the confusion by both Leonardo and Alucard, so she figured that something was needed to be done.

"Yohei, I think a demonstration is needed, the two of them seem confused to imagine this in their heads" she said.

Yohei flinched but the then calmed down and thought about the process, figuring that it might be good to give a demonstration.

"Alright, but only this once" he said.

Crina smirked and then went to get the cloak and she draped it over him, making sure it fits before sitting him down in the chair. Moving to the choker, she gently wrapped it around his neck and secured the back. Yohei started to slowly count to twenty quietly and before long, he was out like a light with the sound of light snoring filling the room. Crina snickered a bit before moving to the chain links and gently securing them to Yohei's wrists, making sure they were on well. Crina then went to get the ring and sat down on a nearby chair. Once the ring was on her finger, it began to glow a dim red color while the chains on Yohei's arms did the same. Crina then sat up and at the same time, the sleeping Yohei did the same, spooking both Leonardo and Alucard a bit. She then started to move a few different ways, from lifting her leg to raising her arm to walking a few steps down the table, all while Yohei followed her every action.

"As you can see, the ring allows us both to move at the same time and the same way when it's just simply on my finger. But, when given a bit of energy into the ring…" she said. She then clenched her fist, which in turn made the ring and the wrist chains glow a little brighter. Crina then stopped and turned to look at Yohei's sleep walking form, mentally ordering him to walk a little ways down, only to turn around and come back and sit in the chair. "Then the person in question is given a small dose of puppetry, but only for what is necessary, such as going up the stairs into the carriage that we will be riding in or going down the many steps that lead to the Gateway below" she explained.

After a few more minutes, Yohei was freed of the tools and woke up without knowing what happened during his time under the control of the choker.

Alucard took all this in and didn't see anything that made him feel too uneasy. However, there was still one last thing he had to point out.

"What's with the blindfold?" he asked.

Crina turned to him, "We've had some people who tend to sleep with their eyes open, especially soldiers on the frontlines of war, so we carry the blindfold as an extra precaution, as we cannot afford to have any piece of the Gateway's location known" she said.

Alucard nodded, "Although I have never heard of humans nor vampires who can sleep with their eyes open, I suppose that war calls for desperate measures of survival" he said.

Just then the doorbell rung again.

"Oh, that must be Dr. Masalis. Leonardo, Alucard, can you help Yohei pack up the tools while I get the door?" she asked the men, who both nodded at her response.

Alucard took a deep breath as he had to brace himself for every possible intimate question about himself if this full body exam was going to go the way he assumed it would go. However, the more he thought about getting this over with, the more excited he became because it meant one more step to get to the Gateway and see more people who are just like him. His mind raced with all sorts of ideas of how this could go, but he had to stay calm about it.

'Let's just get this over with' he said to himself as he heard the Doctor down the hall.

Notes:

Holy F! Two weeks without a chapter! I'm so sorry guys, but at the time that I told you about this, I forgot that I had family coming over during the weekend of the 8th so I had to get the house ready, and then the week after that I had to work extra hard because I have a 'stay-cation' and didn't want to leave my cover with a mess to deal with. But now that I've had a bit of time, I managed to work on this chapter. THe reason why it didn't appear this past Sunday? Most of what I was writing wasn't to my liking so I had to start over at least 5 times to get it right. So with this as the final result, I hope that you guys like this.

So finally we got the process of how to get into the Gateway for newcomers. It does seem a bit excessive, doesn't it? However, better to be safe than sorry to keep the secret of the location hidden. This is also a bit of an info dump, so I'll try to get all the facts in, but if I miss anything, let me know.

Now for the Fun Facts.
-We're introduced to a new character, Leonardo da Vinci! Technically, in 1476, Leonardo would've been around the same age as Alucard, so I thought it would make sense to have him be a member of the Gateway, as a polymath who wants to learn how to change the world. I was inspired by Assassin's Creed 2 for this inclusion, but his appearance is based on a combination of the picture of him when he was young and the image that Quibisoft has for him in the AC games. And I think Leonardo and Alucard would have a lot in common, so I imagine them becoming good experiment buddies. What do you think?
-A Budinca de Dovlecei is a type of romanian quiche dish that has fewer eggs but more cheese. Figured it would be a good dish for summer since technically the story right now is taking place in early summer.
-Dunpeal is the mistaken translation for Dhampir in the anime 'Vampire Hunter D' and every time I hear it, it makes me think of a subspecies of Dung Beetle, so I decided to include it as something of a joke.
-Had to do a little research to see about major rivals that would be considered relatable and cause a lot of trouble for everyone. The Bulgarians had many wars, 18 during the First Empire and 25 during the Second Empire, so they might have many an enemy or rival here and there. Then there was the stereotypical Vampire vs Werewolf rivalry, which I figured would be relatable, the same goes with Witches and Wizards from rival clans but I'll leave those up to your imaginations. With the fall of the silk road, I figured that many people would've opposed it's closing, especially of rare and exotic items. Finally there are the Crusades, which also caused quite a spectacle, so I thought they would be included. Plus AC1 was during the time of the Crusades while AC2 was during the time of the Renaissance, so why the heck not?
-Alright, lots of monster references here, so I'll try my best to get them all. The Dullahan in this story is referenced through the legend of the Cóiste Bodhar or Death Carriage, something that may show up later. Since Dullahans have a clear connection to their dismembered heads, I figured that taking a little bit of their blood and hair and connecting two items with it would form a connection of sorts between the two. The Selkie reference is from the legend of the same creature, and since it would be hard to tell a Selkie from a real seal, with cloaks like this, it would be hard to tell a rival from an innocent civilian, simular to how it would be hard to distinguish hooded monks from one another. Night Hags, or Old Hags, are demons that are related to sleep paralysis so I figured that with their hair alchemized then small amounts of their power could be used in this process. As for the Skeleton Beast, that is from SOTN bestiary, and I figured that since it was made from a collection of different animal bones, that would provide a form of adaptability for the wrist chains for the various candidates for the Gateway. I think that is everything, but if there is something I missed, please let me know.
-If you remember from Chapter 11, the term of Crystalized sunlight was mentioned before and here we have another reference. Keep reading to see more about this particular crystal.
-Edit: Forgot one! Crina knows Italian! Why is that? You'll see why in the next upcoming chapters, so stay tuned!

I think that's everything, but again, if you guys see something that I didn't point out, let me know and I will update it. I'll try to be more consistent with the updates if I can, but as we all know life throws many a curveball. Regardless I will do my best so please be patient with me. Thanks again for your patience in this one and let me know what you think of the story so far. See you again soon and remember, wear a mask, keep your distance, wash your hands, stay clean, stay safe, do all you can during this rough time to stay healthy. Bye now!