#sovieshu's regression arc

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Head canon time:

Wouldn't call it totally head canon as it already happened in the canon. Anyways, I think Navier would often find Sovieshu crying in his sleep, begging for her not to go and leave him. Navier, of course will be surprised and smooth out hair or wipe his tears from his sleeping face wondering why he was crying for her when she was right beside him. She probably would think, Sovieshu was having a nightmare. But she'd never know the real pain behind the scenes. She'd never know how Sovieshu spent the rest of his life in regret for hurting her and how he suffered. Sovieshu would never tell her either.

I think it's the best for everyone. Navier doesn't need to know the truth and feel guilty. Cause I know my girl will feel guilty. She felt guilty when Sovieshu collapsed due to fever, even though it wasn't her fault.

She doesn't need to bear the burden. I'm glad Sovieshu didn't tell her the whole story. Navier is beside him, loving him and him loving her. That's enough.

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I'm in love with the dynamics of Navier and Sovieshu in "Sovieshu regression arc" it's something like that

Navier: *breathes*

Sovieshu:

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Back To December by taylor swift fits redemption!sovieshu so much lmao. It's literally his song

"But if we loved again, I swear I'd love you right"

"So this is me swallowing my pride, standing in front of you saying I'm sorry for that night. And I go back to December all the time"

"It turns out freedom ain't nothing but missing you, wishing I'd realized what I had when you were mine, I'd go back to December, turn around and make it alright"

"I go back to December all the time."

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I used to like Sovieshus character.

When I say this I do not mean I liked Sovieshu as a person for very obvious reasons, like many others who read remarried empress he enraged me all the time with the gaslighting and the verbal abuse he dealt to Navier not to mention the very imbalance of power that came with his "relationship" with Rashta

However, that is why I liked him as a character. He was an accurate depiction of a toxic partner that wasn't so comical. The commenter's often thought he was just stupid when he was taking Rashtas side but that's the thing, he simply didn't care about what Rashta was doing because he found it nice that she was keeping her oblivious attitude that would never object him, which was why he didn't like Navier opposing Rashta, it's because she's directly opposing what he wants her to be: devoted at all times to him. (At least that's how I interpret it)

A character that can make you feel things that were intended is one of the best kinds of characters, and Sovieshu did just that because most of us had or even still has that one toxic partner/family member/friend that constantly makes you feel like shit for having normal reactions to being disrespected by them, or the type that betrayed your trust and made it your problem, in some ways Sovieshu becomes eerily convincing if you didn't read 70 chapters beforehand such as blaming Navier for leaving him for another man even though he was the one who divorced her.

Honestly the true reason Sovieshu sucks even more than ever is because the narrative backpeddles on that abuse and tries to make Sovieshu look more sympathetic than characters like Rashta. And yes while a sympathetic abuser isn't a bad thing on its own as it's quite common to sympathize with an abusers hardships, it's the fact that Sovieshu is starting to be portrayed as a man who made horrible mistakes but is trying to make up for it (which in those terms means harming himself over Navier), portraying him like this while he continues to treat Rashta like shit would be a good opportunity to display the dangers of an abuser who still refuses to change but its just more Rashta karma instead making it even worse. His character now is just groveling for Navier to the point where fans started to feel bad for him and in some cases blaming Navier as the problem for never communicating.

Just saying it really says a lot about the story if it's willing to give him a goddamn regression arc where he gets back with Navier AFTER he spent 80 chapters treating her like garbage.

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Rashta's side story was just a dream

Ah damn it. When I first read about it, I mistook it as an alternative timeline but turns out it was just a dream. So Sovieshu having another woman as a mistress and Rashta working as Navier's maid was just her soul dream. Makes sense if you think about the arc. To Rashta, Sovieshu wanted a child and him having a drunken one night stand with a countess as revenge on Navier's supposed affair with he*nry was just her imagination of the situation. It was just a wish fulfilling dream unlike other side stories that actually happened in the canon. (RE has lots of side stories)

The children Side stories

Glorym aka Mote is revealed to be Sovieshu's child in the side stories. She grows up looking like Sovieshu, with white hair. Mote/Glorym also identifies herself as Rashta and Sovieshu's kid. Sovieshu later offers the throne to her but she declines. Sovieshu loves his child no less. He always harbours a great deal of parental love for his daughter.

Sovieshu has good relationship with Kai and Lari. He loves them both. He basically has the cool uncle relationship with them.

Evely side story

Evely has a sister named Dartha who was stolen by the bandits and grew up with them just like Glorym. Dartha also has healing power like Evely.

Evely regularly heals Sovieshu and later heals ergi's mom.

There's a scene between her and Sovieshu in the garden where she was crying and Sovieshu comforted her. Which made me uncomfortable cause it was oddly intimate. People were speculating that this might be the hint the hint of her being his future third wife. I HOPE NOT. THAT'D BE WEIRD.

Sovieshu sees her as just a kid. Yes in the main story, Evely at first thought Sovieshu brought her in the palace to be his concubine and outright asked him about it but Sovieshu laughed it off as the idea was too absurd. Why the writer is murking the water in the side stories? I wish I could understand Korean cause MTL is mess.

Anyway there are other side stories but they don't interest me.

And the last one is

Sovieshu's regression

Turns out Sovieshu's new arc has been well accepted among Navar readers. I like this one too. Sovieshu showed great character depth. Instead of dodging responsibility, he owned them. He admitted his fault instead of blaming others. He never discarded Rashta rather took care of her and Glorym. Well, even in main timeline he tried to give her multiple chances until it was too far gone. Anyway he never blamed Rashta for his situation rather blamed himself for not being more cautious about her. He corrected his fault in this timeline and warned her against Ergi and disclosed to her that he knew about her past. (Lots of could have been avoided in the main timeline if he told her he knew about her past). In the end he gave her a bigger palace to stay in with their daughter Glorym. He never went back to her as a lover.

And with Navier. Boy oh boy it was fun to see him grovel. He ate a giant humble pie. Rightfully so. Navier didn't forgave him easily. And I am glad Sovieshu didn't disrespect her. He never raised his voice against her and admitted that it was his fault alone for ruining their marriage. This arc is filled with cute moments between Sovieshu and Navier. Sovieshu finally admitted his love for her and Navier thought it just temporary. Sovieshu would have returned to original timeline if he didn't win her heart. As he remained with her in the new parallel timeline, it means Navier finally forgave him. The ending was also beautiful. Sovieshu treasured Navier for the rest of his life and them falling in love with each other again.

I'd have preferred if Sovieshu went back in time before Rashta arrived. But I guess author didn't want to erase Glorym. I love Glorym but don't like Sovieshu getting a second wife. The problem could have solved if Glorym was Allen's child but author complicated that by later turning Glorym into Sovieshu's bio kid in other side stories. Author wanted have her cake and eat it too with Sovieshu I guess.

Anyway Sovieshu's regression is the best arc in my opinion. It flows very well with the main timeline. Not a dream rather continuation of the main story. It happens after Sovieshu retired as an emperor and Lari is preparing for the coronation. In a way, it can be interpreted as the main ending too.

Finally the novel has come to its end.

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actor au pt 2

I kind of losing motivation to continue drawing BUT THEN you guys get noisy about Yonder releasing sovieshu's regression arc so i dig into this fandom again and yeah, here's a fanart 💁🏻‍♀️

here's a separate post as @honestlyyoungtyphoon adviced! 🙆🏻‍♀️🙆🏻‍♀️

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This is basically Sovieshu in regression arc

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Sovieshu and Navier dynamic in "Sovieshu's regression arc"

Navier: *Glares at him with icy gaze*

Sovieshu: 😍😍😍, yuss baby hate me more!

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Let's be honest

The remarried emrpess "Sovieshu regression arc" side story > The remarried emrpess novel main story

But some people just not ready for that conversation

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Sovieshu's regression arc chapter 9:

Scene 1:

"From the dean's perspective, Sovieshu already had everything.

He was the emperor of the strongest nation, had exceptional smarts, good health, a strong physique, and of course, one of the most beautiful faces in the world. This young, handsome emperor even had a voice that was sweeter and more melodious than any musical instrument."

Bro really started waxing poetics about Sovieshu 💀 I don't blame him, cause I understand. 😌

It was also mentioned that Sovieshu was popular amongst the commoners because of his pretty face (and his strong sense of duty towards his responsibilities)

Sovieshu would have been a successful male siren. 😉

Scene 2:

"His voice was shaking so badly that he could barely articulate the words.

Afraid she would brush his hand away, Sovieshu didn't try to take her hand but gripped the blanket instead. (My heart 🥹)

Navier looked down at it, then sighed. To his surprise, she held his hand. (Of course she knew what he wanted to do. At this I'm actually surprised that she can't read his mind too. Navier has multiple PhDs about Sovieshu's body language. But the fact that she held his hand despite being mad at him shows that she still cares 😭)

"!"

Sovieshu's eyes enlarged as he looked at her." (He definitely didn't expect that! 🥹 Navier has a big heart. 🥺🫂)

Scene 3:

"What I want is your affection, Your Majesty," he said, "Your love, Navier."

"Someday, when we're old and nearing the end of our lives, I hope you'll still be here beside me. Not anyone else, but you. You're the only one I want, Navier." (Somebody hold me!!! 🥹🫂)

Navier felt his trembling as she held his hand. Once she realized it was real and not an act, she became even more flustered. What in the world had happened to him? (Love, that's what happened to him. That man has been craving for you for decades, honey. He's crazy in love with you Navier)

This chapter was an emotional rollercoaster!

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Finally finished the regression arc and I never thought a simple hand holding could be so romantic.

Me at the last chapter:

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Sovieshu's regression arc

Any time Navier visits Sovieshu-

Sovieshu:

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Sovieshu's regression arc chapter 11: Very long post!

After reaching western palace Sovieshu stayed there the whole night sitting in the drawing room without sleeping, for Navier. As it should be 💅.

In the morning Navier hears about him waiting for her whole night, so she lets him in her room. Aww she's so nice

Scene 1:

Sovieshu immediately entered her bedroom and approached the bed.

Navier was lying in bed, her short, wispy hairs soaked in cold sweat. She smiled faintly when he drew closer like a ghost. She smiled at him despite being ill 🥹

"Empress, are you all right?" Sovieshu asked as soon as he reached the head of the bed.

He instinctively reached for her hand, but since it was under the blanket, he couldn't reach it. Awkwardly, he lowered his hand and looked at her.

Navier gazed back at him.

"I heard you stayed in the drawing room all night," she said.

"I was worried about you." 🥺

"It's nothing serious. Only a bout of chills." Girl, stop downplaying your condition.

"Don't they hurt?"

Navier stared at him silently for a moment, then smiled peculiarly.

He had no idea what it could mean. She's mysterious that way 😌

As he sat there, dazed, Navier began to mumble quietly.

"I thought you would only keep it up for a few days, then give up."

"No."

I still think you would."

"Navier..."

"But now... I'm starting to wonder if you're indeed sincere." Yes!!! My girl is starting to believe his sincerity 🥳

Sovieshu stared at her earnestly. If he showed her what he's been through, his heart, everything-would she believe him?

But if Navier found out about all his memories, she might prefer to become the empress of the Western Empire and leave.

When Sovieshu felt ashamed for coming to this conclusion, his expression darkened. Exactly! Stop making assumptions about her. You don't know what she'd choose. You're forgetting that you're her first love, best friend. Stop being an idiot bro. 🤦‍♀️

Navier gazed at him and proposed, "Your Majesty and I are both healthy people, yet we became ill at the same time. Perhaps the two of us need to take a vacation." Holly Molly she wants to spend some alone time with him!!!

"You get some rest. I'll take on your duties." And of course this idiot doesn't get it. He's dense. 🤦‍♀️

Shall we recuperate at a nearby Imperial Villa for a week?"

Sovieshu thought he heard wrong. Then he feared she was making a sarcastic remark. Yet, there was no sign of mockery on her face. Again this idiot! 😭 He's hopeless. Get a hint bro.

Once he noticed this, Sovieshu quickly nodded. Finally! 🥴

Navier nodded once at his prompt response, then burrowed herself a bit farther into the blanket.

"In that case... let's pick a date together." Awwwww imma cry and melt 🥹🥹

Then he started packing his own pack in excitement. I understand his excitement though. Lol. But Navier doesn't ride with him in the same carriage and leaves first. He stares at her carriage gloomily but quickly follows her. After 12 hours they reach the villa. Damn that's a long journey. Sovieshu immediately looks for Navier after reaching there and when he knocks her door, Navier herself opens it for him, despite countess Jubert being in the room. 🥺😍 I think she's finally warming up to him.

Then she offers him tea. Cause she's a classy lady and gives Sovieshu an excuse to stay in her room 😌

Scene 2:

As he sat hesitantly, he accepted a cup of tea from Countess Joubert, who had come along with Navier.

"What about you, Empress?"

"I had some earlier." Really? You came only ten minutes earlier than him. I think you just want to observe him without distraction. 🤔

Sovieshu nodded, blowing on the tea and taking a sip. A smile creeped up, and he hid his lips behind the teacup. Lol he's beaming

"Empress, shall we go horseback riding together?" he suggested eagerly. Have you lost your mind?

"We've been riding a carriage all day." Exactly!

"Or the day after tomorrow, maybe..."

"The doctor advised us to rest. Let's not push ourselves." Polite way of saying"My husband is an idiot." Which he is. Sovieshu's brain exits his body whenever he's around Navier 🤣🤣 I can understand though. Bro's not thinking properly because of his excitement. That's how happy he's around her. 🫂

"You're right, Empress." I've a feeling that you'll be saying that line a lot in near future, whenever Navier put an end to your outrageous proposal.

Countess Joubert nearly laughed aloud in disbelief. Unable to withstand it any longer, she rushed out to where no one could hear her hearty laughter.

Her speculation that the emperor had lost his mind was now the most supported opinion among the servants. 🤣🤣🤣

Navier's POV:

That night, Navier wondered whether Prince Heinrey had received her apology letter or not. Who cares about him? 😒

Heinrey was supposed to make an appearance when she requested a remarriage after the divorce. When the divorce was suddenly dropped, however, it was difficult for him to reveal himself. This was furthered by the fact that he had come here unofficially. Good, let him suffer. 😌 He's lucky Sovieshu didn't seize his ass for illegal intrusion. Anyway Navier sends him an apology letter but birdface didn't reply and she thought he returned to his country. Girl he's called stalker for a reason. He followed her to the villa as per his characteristics.

Navier heard the plaintive cry of a bird and stood up.

Queen?

The cry sounded like his. She went to the window to see if he had come like he did before. There was indeed a similar-looking bird running away from something.

Why is he running...? Probably saw you and Sovieshu getting well together. Realised he had no chance 😊 Bye bye, you won't be missed.

In the middle of the moment (McKenna was chasing after birdface), Navier breathed in the cold wind and began coughing. So she shut the window and closed the curtain. Ha-ha. Girl literally closed the window like "Ain't nobody got time for this" 💅

She was about to get into bed when suddenly the thought of Sovieshu spending the night on the drawing room sofa to see if she was all right popped into her mind. 🥺

Why did he do that? she thought, unable to sleep. Aww she's losing her sleep over Sovieshu's dramatic ass

Then she wrapped her cloak around her and went out for some fresh air.

To her surprise, she found Sovieshu lying on his side on the drawing room sofa, asleep.

Dumbfounded, Navier drew closer to wake him up. But as she bent down to shake him, she noticed tearstains from his eyes to his cheeks and froze.

Did he cry? But why? For you, girl!

She had no clue why Sovieshu would have cried. It couldn't be because of her. It's exactly because of you. These two are hopeless. 😮‍💨

As she stared at him in wonder, she knew she couldn't let him sleep here either way, so she reached out her hand to wake him. But before she touched him, another tear trickled from Sovieshu's eye as he cried out in a small, but desperate voice.

"Navier... Navier, come back. I'm sorry. Navier, don't leave me." I've a feeling Sovieshu would experience this nightmare for the rest of his life and Navier might see him crying for her in his sleep multiple times. 🫂 Why do I do this to myself? Making up angst headcanon and make myself 😭😭

It was difficult to understand his sleepy mumbles, but the majority of it had something to do with her name, pleas for her to come back, and how sorry he was.

Hearing this, Navier was thrown into even bigger confusion.

Is he actually sorry for me? Yessss! Baby girl yes! 😔

It wasn't as if he had nothing to be sorry for. But he, who hadn't had a smidgen of remorse before, becoming suddenly so desperately and earnestly pleading for her was hard to believe. I guess it'd seem sudden to her. She has no idea about this Sovieshu longing for her for the rest of his life. My girl has no idea 😔

What in the world had made him this way? Navier looked at him with mixed emotions, then sighed. She returned to her room to bring out a blanket, then covered him with it. Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh Navier put a blanket on Sovieshu!!! Somebody help! 🫂😍🥰

Sovieshu groaned faintly and turned, causing the tears in his eyes and cheeks to trickle into his hair.

Carefully, Navier held out her hand and smoothed his hair back from his face.

Me: Somebody help. I can't with the cuteness!!

Sovieshu, can we... really go back to the old days? Just like the day we planted that tree together? Yes, yes you can. 🥹 Navier is hopeful 😭

Scene 4:

Sovieshu sat up, squinting his eyes against the white light that spread over his eyelids. Then his eyes widened when he discovered the blanket covering him. It was the same one he'd seen yesterday in Navier's room.

Did Navier do this for me? Who else but her would care for you like this? 🗿

His heart swelled with emotion. He hugged the blanket and stood up.

At nearly the same time, Navier emerged from her room. When she saw him, she stated coldly, "Sleep in the bedroom from now on."

"Y-you mean, together?"

"No, in your own room, Your Majesty."

"Oh." Lmao bro slow down 😂

"We're here because we aren't well. So we shouldn't be making it worse."

"I understand. But there aren't any ladies- in-waiting on duty today, so you don't have anyone to look after you if you feel sick. That's why I waited here a while..." Oh please you'd be still here even with the presence of the ladies in waiting like you did in the palace. 🫠

"If I feel sick, I need only to call a servant. That's what the bell is for."

"Yes, yes. You're right."

Sovieshu agreed mindlessly. When he saw Navier smile in bemusement, the corners of his mouth raised up. He didn't want to look like a fool, but her demeanor gave him a surge of hope. She's smiling again 🫂😍

Just then, the sound of thumping footsteps came from the hallway. The door opened with a bang, and Marquess Karl burst in.

"What's going on?" Sovieshu asked, casting aside his sheepishness when he noticed the urgency.

With a pale face, the marquess reported, "Your Majesty, Lady Rashta is in such distress that she may lose the baby!"

Nooooo! They were having such a cute moment! I feel bad for everyone here. Good thing I know the ending, otherwise I'd have

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Sovieshu's regression chapter 1 review

It opens with Sovieshu visiting the ghastly hollow western palace that used to vibrate with liveliness. He enters the Empress'bedroom that had a portrait of Navier. He says

"I'm here, Navier." 🥹 Imma cry

He regularly talks to Navier's portrait despite not having any response. He talks about his daily mundane things to her picture.

Today it starts with Sovieshu talking about Marcus Carl's grandchildren cutting of Carl's beard. 🤣 Reminds me of triplets from the "Brave" movie. Carl was exasperated but couldn't be mad at his grandkids either.

He talks to the picture for four hours until it was time for dinner. Marcus Carl comes to check on him and take him to his bedroom.

He had his dinner with him cooked by Marcus Carl's own cook. They joke about it too. Their friendship is so heartwarming 🥺 Everyone needs a Marcus Carl as a friend. Though sometimes he acts as Sovieshu's nanny especially when Sovieshu doesn't know when to stop things 😂 and Sovieshu also stops when Carl nags too much.

Carl tells him not to visit Navier's portrait and Sovieshu tells him not to mention it again. Then he takes out the watch the late Dean gave him. It was a family heirloom that the late Dean gifted him. Sovieshu tells Carl that he cherished the friendships that he developed with people. Looks like he got more friends in later life. Good for him.

Sovieshu then wishes he could go back in time when things were better with Navier. Especially their crown prince and princess days. He also mentions that they both relied on each other when they became new emperor and empress. 🫂 Imma cry again

He later tells his biggest regret was the divorce day, cause that was the last moment Navier was still his wife. 😭

After taking a shower, he goes back to sleep and imagines Navier is calling for him behind the bed curtain. He probably imagines it every night. Did Navier used to do that before? 🤔 I'm leaning towards yes.

Then the clock ticks... Dun dun dun

Sovieshu is in the courtroom. He first thinks it's a dream cause he dreamt of being in the courtroom before. Sometimes in the dream, the people can't see him and he runs around like a ghost (Imagine the Harry potter scene where people couldn't see Harry in the court scene)

But something about this feels different to him. The air, atmosphere, people's gaze feels more real to him. He sees Navier standing. He wanted to call her name and extend his hand towards her but saw her lips pressed which meant she was angry. Good to know he's scared of her angry self 😂

Her parents are teary eyed like before and her friends are sad. The high priest is looking furious. He was against the divorce, as we all know. Sovieshu keeps looking to and fro (especially at Navier) and was confused. He also sees Rashta standing behind him and smiles at him when he looks at her, which surprised him. Cause the last time he saw her, Rashta was hurling curses at him. Lol

The watch ticks again and Sovieshu takes out the watch in confusion. Cause despite making sound, the hands in the watch weren't moving. Navier looks at him being disappointed, cause she mistakenly thinks that Sovieshu is looking at the watch to hurry up the divorce 😞. She was hurt.

Then high priest asks Navier if she accepts the divorce and asks her again. Because he wanted her to say no. But before Navier could say anything, Sovieshu speaks up. He basically shouts, "I don't agree!"

Everyone including Navier was surprised. The high priest asks him if he's really protesting his own divorce? Cause he looked like a crazy weirdo 🗿

But Sovieshu says yes. He thinks that even though it's a dream, he still wants to stop the divorce (he thinks it's a dream, not realising it's real). He then glares at Birdface that was sitting in the courtroom. He remembers bridface's diva entrance in the past.

Then he approaches the priest asking him that as the priest hasn't agreed/declared the divorce yet, that means Sovieshu is still married to Navier, right? He was so desperate about it. 🥹

End of chapter one.

I really enjoyed it. The tone really matches with the main story and flows well. Also has good rating so far. Don't let antis spam the ratings.

I can't wait for the second chapter! It ended in a cliff hanger. If I didn't know ending I'd have combusted. Hahaha. Go read it! It free on YONDER in English translation.

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The scene where both of them said "I'm sorry" together at the same time was hilarious. Also Navier slamming the door after hearing I love you and standing there for Sovieshu to open the door again. Both of them are mess and I love it!

They're are a magnificent mess. Navier slamming the door on his face was 🤣🤣. I literally cracked up. Then instead of going away she stood behind the door cause she thought she was being rude. My girl , the pinnacle of politeness. And Sovieshu thinking he scared her away and finding her standing there biting her lips. 🥺

I can't with those hopeless idiots.

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Hey so I once sent an email to chi5on TRE and MOTH's novel illustrator asking if she'd release new art for Sovieshu's regression. She said that she hasn't been officially asked by the platform for new art. But she has a great affection for the story and has plans to release art in future if her schedule clears up. Gah I'm so exited!

Wait seriously?!!!!! That's freaking amazing!!! But I'm surprised navar hasn't contacted her to release art for the side story considering it did so well on various platform and mostly received positive reviews.

But I'm glad nonetheless. It's good to know the artist herself loved the side story too! Ahhhhh I'm so happy.

Hope her schedule clears up soon!