Nov 27, 2023
To:Steward McOy
I had difficulty with enabling the communication as well initially, so had to bend the laws of science once more and detail Kasumi's ability so that she can manipulate sound waves on the fly (used in this instance to convert organic human sound into waves which mimic orca communication)
Orcas are my favourite animal; if they didn't turn up in this story, they'd certainly turn up in another 🥺
Not what I initially planned when I started writing this chapter, but the circumstances conveniently aligned for the pair as things went along :) (The chapter also marked the point where I got really into Josei stuff and thinking more about adult relationships; more on this to come...) Hikari will have to hang in there for a few more days, unfortunately :(
Given the significance of the water lily, I couldn't imagine her being without it, so something had to be created. The wetsuits do typically carry torches, cutting equipment and a few other bits and pieces on the front, so I guess it's sort of a neat fit. Well, that and they shelled out a fair bit on her weapons, surely a sturdy detachable storage case should be a walk in the park 😅
Though it was my first time drawing such a scene, Kasumi and Renka's beach exchange does have an illustration, partly explaining why the details are on the skimpy side 🎨🖊️