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A simple question can change things...

It's fascinating how discovering the answer to a simple question: Who is Character V's mother? can suddenly add a whole new layer to a main character's storyline.

Suddenly, things shift and motivations are made clear. The stakes are raised and everything becomes just that much more complicated and interwoven.

And just in time, too as I'm hoping to get to the rewrite of Character V's introduction sometime this weekend!
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