Yeah, but in the books it's a footnote of sorts -- you're breathing life into it and drawing us into your interpretations of characters and events. And it feels in-step with canon, which makes it heartwrenching.

I'm so glad to hear that!!! This one has been a bit rougher to get 'in the groove' of, both because it's so angst-driven from the get-go, but also because I wasn't sure how many years of Vaysh's to cover before Pellaz comes along. Now I know. :)

Yep; can't have relentless angst. But it does hit harder when you get some intermediate time of relative joy. Or at least some pleasant experiences. I'll hold you through it, babe.

I'll be taking the icon and crediting, with gratitude!!! I've got to make an adult Firethorn icon. The mental image of him with Jaffa... yum. I love working with original characters, lol!