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Dichoro @dichoro.bsky.social · 1h

Do you have their meeting point in mind? With the arcs the two are on, the circumstances of their reunion seem likely to be pretty wild. ^^

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Dichoro @dichoro.bsky.social · 3h

It puts her at a dour, emotionally frustrated place; which actually helps Aster cover his tracks for a while. It's only when Morvin calms down fully and the invasion's imminant that she's able to think things through, recontextualize the evidence she's got, and work things out.

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Dichoro @dichoro.bsky.social · 3h

It shifts Morvin's dissonance into insecurity. She's mostly proud of the lines between her and Inquisitors like Schloss; they're different, but she brings something to the table they don't.

But she hasn't caught St. Sapphire. Can't make the town calmer. Can't get the nobles to listen to her.

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Dichoro @dichoro.bsky.social · 3h

If Morvin hadn't butted in, Craye might have been able to talk Wolcott into an evacuation. And as much as Craye sucks, that would have absolutely been the safer path for Granock.

Morvin's not sure what's worse; the fact that she agreed with Craye, or the fact that he was more helpful than her!

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Dichoro @dichoro.bsky.social · 3h

Wolcott, beyond insulted that a 'hireling' dared mouth off to her, beats Morvin into the ground with her Song Sorcery. It's not even a contest. That in turn makes Wolcott more convinced than ever that she's right, she can defend the town, she can sing a dragon out of the sky.

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Dichoro @dichoro.bsky.social · 3h

This is the first payoff for the class issues around both social position and magic. Morvin actually lets her feelings get the better of her, ignores propriety and openly argues with Baroness Wolcott when she declares in closed court the town won't be evacuated.

This goes *disastrously*.

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Dichoro @dichoro.bsky.social · 3h

#PlotTober Fantasy

The midpoint is the internal reveal that Faravan's on her way to Granock with a fleet ready to burn the place down. This causes a crisis of faith for Dacy and Fran, but I'd like to dial in on Morvin as the one who has the main 'event' around this moment.

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Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 8h

#PlotTober Day 15: The midpoint

Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.

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#PlotTober - a WIP plotting game by @gunsmile.bsky.social

15. The midpoint of the story serves two purposes: (1) it reveals critical information to the MC and (2) causes the MC to confront both who they used to be and who they need to become to grow, change, and/or achieve their goals. What are some ways you could do this?

Remember: Use the #PlotTober hashtag, engage with others, and have fun!

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Sean T. Collins @seantcollins.com · 13h

BREAKING: President Donald J. Trump's run on Nightwing has been cancelled by DC Comics

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15h

Trump at the Charlie Kirk memorial event: "They fired sniper rifles at ICE agents, and me. But I made a turn at a good time. I made a turn at a good time. Charlie couldn't believe it, actually."

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Dichoro @dichoro.bsky.social · 14h

Here you go. ^^

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Dichoro @dichoro.bsky.social · 19h

It's not easy. Socialising with other writers gives a chance to propose it, and if you both have a WiP there's mutual gain. But you need to find someone who enjoys the genre you're working with. That narrows it down

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Dichoro @dichoro.bsky.social · 19h

Fearful symmetry indeed

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Dichoro @dichoro.bsky.social · 19h

Is it weird that I find this sweeter than a conventional romantic "we'll be together forever" ending? It's more the planting of a flag. Against the shift of time and tide, they have each other to return to. It's wonderful.

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Dichoro @dichoro.bsky.social · 19h

I don't think I've seen it pulled off, but I've a fondness for the idea of a self contained story that twists into a cliffhanger. The final reveal, the pleasant wrapping up... Then at the last minute, the twist. One late revelation. Recontextualization. Everything is spiralling...

And then, end ^^

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Dichoro @dichoro.bsky.social · 19h

FWIW, while a judgement in abstract is a limited thing, it certainly sounds exciting. An end of the act moment - the climax plays out, the pieces shift, the curtain falls, but the story as a whole isn't quite over yet.

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Dichoro @dichoro.bsky.social · 19h

FWIW, if you can't find a beta, a critique partnership is a good alternative option. Two writers betaing for each other. ^^

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Dichoro @dichoro.bsky.social · 21h

Hehe. Drama is *always* fun! ^^ Glad to hear you're having a good time

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Dichoro @dichoro.bsky.social · 21h

Oh, the bitter taste of 'victory' ^^ Sounds like you've got a damn solid handle on this

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Dichoro @dichoro.bsky.social · 21h

Typical irresponsible kids, arseing around ^^

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Dichoro @dichoro.bsky.social · 21h

^^ It's a challenge. But there's a thrill to the prospect of pulling it off. Ideally, I plan to use a few extra threads to try and get people to see false connections and make bad conclusions. It's a tall order, but I intend to at least try

Dichoro @dichoro.bsky.social · 22h

Between A and B, the question becomes Josh's competence I guess. Do you want to show him as legitimately sharp and skilled, just morally twisted and kinda lazy? Or is he more the bumbler, who got lucky with his ability to set up this plan and was short sighted about it from the off? Villain or fool?

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Dichoro @dichoro.bsky.social · 22h

C is still tragic, but is ultimately more uplifting. It shows most clearly that Josh had the potential to be like alternate Josh, he just hadn't lived up to that example, and he dies doing just that. It's a sad end, but the bittersweet vibe is unique among the three.

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Dichoro @dichoro.bsky.social · 22h

What, fundamentally, is the story you want to tell? These endings have enough variance that the story pivots in meaning and focus.

If you go with A or B, it's a tragedy. A quick failure with B, a slower one with A. Josh had chances to turn away from this path, didn't and this is the consequence.

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Dichoro @dichoro.bsky.social · 1d

Wake is closing this out with a stalemate. It wasn't an easy one. She's pushed her forces to their limit. But while this wasn't a perfect win for the Republic Navy, they've ended up in something that at least seems close enough. It's a sufficiently strong position to sell her threat as ongoing.

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Dichoro @dichoro.bsky.social · 1d

Maya ends the book at a firm lowpoint. Her effots at heroism have gone extremely badly, and that strikes at her sense of self worth. She doesn't know what to do with herself absent that sense of heroism. She hasn't given up on the fight, but she's in an precarious place mentally. Before the fall...

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Dichoro @dichoro.bsky.social · 1d

Scythia ends this book in a solid place. She's not better: her coping strategies could still use serious work, but she's found a degree of contentment for the moment. She's in a place where she feels right, appreciated, where she's having fun. She's on the road to something better.

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