I’ll just put this out there.
Useless rambling
I haven’t had… the best life. Not the worst, obviously. I was sexually and emotionally abused, and estranged from everyone with literally zero friends for over nine years at a tender age. I get by alright now, but as you might guess that kind of stuff isn’t as character building as having a normal social life.
I suppose that’s mostly why I was always considered a little bit of a villain. Even when I wasn’t trying to be(I’ll admit I’ve intentionally taken up the role once or twice), I was called out for being one - I was only genuinely trying to be good, but I guess it wasn’t enough. It didn’t take long until I started believing it, and started to negative feedback loop myself into a deeper hole, shredding my own psyche.
Okay, I’m not the best at talking, so let’s get this part of the comment over with. I wanted to write a really good review since this deserves it, but… yeah. I’ll try my best, I suppose.
Anyways. I’ve never, ever felt so represented in anything, not even things I have created myself. I resonated, cried, laughed, and fell in love. I felt understood for the first time in what, a decade? I started off as what I am - a closely guarded shadow, not at all ready to share anything and plenty ready to run, and ended up opening up more and more, until I was… actually comfortable with myself, and willing to fight myself to be a ‘better’ person.
The hole in my heart patched for once. Damn, I can name a dozen people who would say I sound edgy, but it’s true. It didn’t last of course, but it’s finally given me the push to actually reach out. If there are people like you out there, able to write things like this, surely someone will understand me. I don’t expect everyone to be Ortega, but I’m not as scared anymore. No pain, no gain.
This is something quite new and just what all of us knew we needed, deep inside. I hope that this flood of attention doesn’t tire you out because I’ve barely started and I’m already looking forward to my redemption. Don’t you dare not release the sequel. I will hunt you down, and I will give you all my money and beg on my knees. That would be rather embarrassing for both of us, wouldn’t it? Take all the time you need otherwise!
By the way: my almost complete collection of achievements got deleted for some reason, though I’m guessing that’s not something you can help about. I’m just actually kinda excited that I can start over now. With my experience so far I wouldn’t be surprised to find yet another delicious little detail you’ve hidden.
I look forward to more works from you, and I’ll probably be reading your comic while I wait. I’m so, so glad this blew up.
–Will Y
TL:DR; You changed a life. Thank you. You’re amazing.
