May 09, 2025
To:Bubbles
Hi, thanks for the comment and for reading as far as you did.
I’ll admit, the early chapters move fast—but that’s intentional. The story starts with more encounters because there are more people left alive. As things progress, and the weight of extinction really sets in, the pace slows and the isolation becomes unavoidable. Gabe’s experience mirrors that—he starts off reacting to survival situations because that’s all he knows. But as the world quiets down, so does he, and that’s when his real flaws surface.
Gabe’s not meant to be a hero or even a particularly likable protagonist early on. He’s someone terrified of being alone, clinging to any connection he can find—even with his AI companion, Her. And that flaw? It’s the core of a lot of the problems he encounters in the story.
That said, I get that the pacing and character development style might not be everyone’s cup of tea. But hey, maybe give it a few more chapters before writing it off. Worst case, you’ll at least get to see him fall apart properly.
Thanks again for taking the time.
