Hey all so, as I've always said, I do not mind hearing from people, good or bad, as long as it's constructive and not mean or harmful to OTHERS. You can insult me and call me shit if you want, but things that could apply to others I do not approve of.

A review from an unknown person recently fell into that category, on some standings, and while I did not allow the review to be published as some content was a bit rude towards not me but a group of people, I will address it nonetheless.

First and foremost, for me personally:

NO ONE'S SEXUALITY/PREFRANCE IS PUT IN 'SEEMINGLY' OR BECAUSE 'THE AUTHOR WANTS A "REASON" FOR SOMETHING LATER'. SEXUAL PREFRENCES HAVE NEVER EVER BEEN STATED IN THE GAME FOR ANY OF THE CHARACTERS, ALTHOUGH MENTIONS TOWARDS SOME PREFERING ONE OVER THE OTHER HAS BEEN SAID. IF YOU WISH TO BE RUDE ABOUT BISEXUALS OR ANY OTHER GROUP, YOU CAN LEAVE. DO NOT READ MY STORIES IF A PERSON LIKING MEN AND WOMEN BOTHERS YOU AND SEEMS "STUCK ON". IN ASCALON TERMS, FUCK OFF.

Now, if you are "pushed" to say this story is fairly good, don't even bother, because that's a fat lie and I can read between the lines very clearly. If there are also soooooooooooooooo many glaring issues that it makes you stop reading, then stop making yourself miserable with a story you don't like. Stop. Get some help.

As for the mood thing, if you played the games, all three routes, and paid any attention to how each country was, the polarization of Nohr and Hoshido isn't surprising. Many royal children in the Nohrian family were killed by political assassinations and much more. I know they were. I HAVE done my research. You are right though, I am trying to hard to set a mood because I want to immerse my readers into the story and environment. I want them to feel something when they read my story. And Hoshido is supposed to be the opposite of Nohr. However, if you paid any attention to any of my writing you would find that moods were broken up with intervals of needed relief. You NEED some lightheartedness when dealing with things that are stressful and grim, which I know I have portrayed at least decently.

Next: Kagero's backstory.

Oh man. If you truly believe I "threw in" her backstory just because I could, you are not paying attention and actually haven't done any research on that character. She hardly has a background canonically, and I wanted there to be more to her. I took a long time to think up of how I could add something positive to her, which I and many others believe I did. But I did not "throw in" her background, and I don't do that with any of the characters, and never will. Also, the way her past impacts her relationships in Hoshido is quite big, as it is through her, Ascalon, Kaze, and Saizo that the Hoshidan royal children learn just how hard the Nohrian royal children have it, that they aren't the ones responsible for everything bad to come out of Nohr, and that it is only a few select people responsible for the pain being dealt to Hoshido. Hers and the relationships of others with the Hoshidan children completely overhaul the fully and total hatred held that would normally appear in the paths of Fire Emblem Fates. It opens their eyes to the world, to the fact that good people exist over there, and it's easier for them to feel for the people as many of them are close in age.

Next, the Hoshidan siblings being out of character.

Maybe they were a bit, but they will be different in this entire story as events and whatnot are in fact different. I thought that would have been clear with Ascalon even existing, let alone having a dragon, buuuuuuuuut yeah, it's different because big surprise, people can change who they are depending on what things were like growing up. Oh yeah, things were different for everyone while they grew up because it was stated many many MANY times that war had NOT broken out yet, where as in the game war had been going for a bit.

Next: Hinoka and her reasons.

So, for the awesome character of Hinoka, you really misread everything about her. The idea of rescuing Corrin was NEVER removed! NEVER! It was actually only encouraged, as Ascalon agreed to helping her accomplish it. Also, she did not get blackout drunk. She was still fairly sober while Ascalon and Ryoma were a bit in the happy area of drunk, still somewhat coherent and able to understand things. And again, DID YOU EVEN READ WHAT I TYPED OUT? DID YOU EVEN? I MADE IT CLEAR SHE WAS FINE, SO CLEARLY YOU DID NOT. Too add, her irritation towards Nohr was never taken away either; it was simply refined as she learned it was specific people in Nohr (still Nohr) who were responsible, not the entire country. Once again there is the concept of people being able to learn and change their attitude on certain matters, to be educated.

Now, the part that really just bothers me: Ryoma.

So, once again, I will say again that no one's sexuality/preferences are 'seemingly haphazardly tacked on bisexual confessions that the 'author' wanted for some 'reason'. People's sexual preferences are not a willy nilly thing that I toss around for fun. Sorry buddy that I'm not an insensitive and possibly homophobic jerk. I believe it is perfectly okay for someone to like a man, woman, or someone who does not identify as either. And any review that contains possible hate in it will not be posted up. Idk why you thought that would be cool here but it ain't, and it never will be.

IF YOU DO NOT LIKE THE IDEA OF PEOPLE LOVING EACH OTHER UNCONDITIONALLY, THEN PLEASE DO NOT READ MY STUFF, DO NOT POST REVIEWS ON MY STORIES ABOUT IT, AND TAKE YOUR HATE ELSEWHERE. I DO NOT WANT YOUR WORDS HURTING THE PEOPLE HERE SUPPORTING ME, AND I WILL PUBLICALY CALL YOU OUT TO KEEP THEM FROM SEEING YOUR MEAN WORDS. TAKE YOUR BUSINESS ELSEWHERE MEANIE PANTS.

Continuing on Ryoma:

You know, if he was still exactly the way he was in the game "Comquest" you played, then yeah, it would have been very weird for him to be so friendly to the Nohrian siblings and what not. However, the giant whooping moral of this entire response to your comment is that just like time, characters can change given the right chances and instruments. The entire purpose of Ascalon's existence is to be an unaccounted-for change in the world, one that usually doesn't exist in other timelines. Because of the massive ripple Ascalon created in the story's plot, he gave characters the opportunity to become better versions of themselves, to be more understanding and accepting where as in time he doesn't exist they remain stuck in their 'one vs. the other' mindset. Things are different in this story and if that bothers you then please don't read or review: I will not allow those reviews to seen by others.

NOW, as for why I took the time and effort to go on and answer a review from someone who CLEARLY did not really read my story, or knows anything about the characters and original game, is because I wanted to keep to my word and show that I will indeed respond, if that wasn't obvious, and that I do indeed read and really consider what you all post. If this was less bisexual hating, you know like non-existent because hating love is a dick thing, and constructive, I would not be as upset. I can take criticism and people pointing out things I may have missed or forgotten, and honestly I appreciate it when people do ask me questions and do pose certain topics to me, as it make me really think through what I put out there. But this review in particular was blatant hate for the story and for characters not fitting perfectly into a mold. I am calling this person out and letting them know that I am not going to conform and fit my story for their tastes, that I do take my time to put together and plot out the story, and that I do take in everything I receive.

Like you all support me and leave reviews for me to see, good or bad, I will respond adequately and as clearly as I can. Now that this whole thing is done and taken care of, for now unless they wanna post another comment to me, I am letting you all know that there will be one more non-chapter post and then I will be right back into the story. Thank you all and until next time!