evertidings

deleted scene (chapter 10).

Added 2023-09-14 19:19:35 +0000 UTC

this is kind of like a sneak peek and deleted scene in one since this is from chapter ten, but it doesn't spoil much since i've changed the entire thing. i ranted about this in a recent update, but Rylan's character was really messing with me for a bit. the first draft of this scene was extremely somber and included Rylan reassuring the hunter that they're the best in the city, which felt odd considering the pair's relationship. while the other branches include that conversation to some degree, i just couldn't figure out a way to make that work here.

you'll see what i ended up doing when the chapter releases but i'm a lot happier with it. when i write branches, i tend to have the same topics relayed in each but rewritten to suit the characters and setting. i couldn't quite do that here which bothered me, but i think it's for the better. in other words, Rylan's branch in this chapter takes a different route from the others and might be worth checking out if you wish to develop your relationship (platonic and romantic) with them.