About the last update ( + need your opinion!)
Added 2020-05-01 17:43:47 +0000 UTC
Hi ! First of all, thank you SO MUCH for all the feedback on the last update, I am so happy you like it ! And sorry, it's a bit long lol (but you might learn some stuff about the story!)
I don't usually do this kind of thing because I trust my story and my characters. However, there is one thing that is very complicated for an author, and that's to take a step back from the story. I know these characters by heart, I know where the story is going to lead them and I know their evolution. And I don't know how it looks from the outside.
I received a few (kind) comments about the last scene, which surprised some readers who didn't understand why Tera was presented in such a negative way. Making him less likable. It was really interesting, and it made me wonder if I'd made the right choices.
I'll need your opinion, so keep reading lol.
I think people are kinda confused about what The Boy and the Wolf is; I never thought of the story as a gay drama, it's the story of the Boy falling for Tera (and some other stuff but shh!) who struggles earning his freedom. I always said it's a drama, even if there's humour in it.
I imagined it very life-like, characters will disappoint you. At first you'll think it's a love story and everything shows that love is powerful and beautiful, etc. In fact, it will just lead the characters to bad decisions, and both will have their initial situation reversed. You need to pay attention to what the story is showing you: just a hint for example: in this version the boy is much more reckless; in chapter 1, 2 and 4 I put him in bad situations and he doesn't even realize it. It's because I need you to understand right from the start that he is brave and kinda fearless. I mean who could save Tera and face Black Death if it's not someone like that! And just because of that, I also needed to show you that Black Death is a serious thing.
I've watched some animes a while ago, and remember those characters who are literally piece of shit the whole story, and suddenly, because the story needs him to be the hero, become a badass character. And I hated it.
The cruelty in chapter 5 is intentional, in the script I literally wrote : "Show a very violent scene of Black Death. It must contrast with the Boy's bright, sunny nature, and how Tera is with him." as until now, we've seen the story from the Boy's POV.
And I actually made everything to make it that brutal: Making the poor man nice and simple: he wants to please his daughter, and settle for the promised 20% (which honestly suck lol). Then he gets hit, and then burned - pretty cruel - and the fact that he looks for the piece of glass to shorten his suffering.
Also, of course, that scene is not here to just show you how wicked Black Death are, it's telling you what the Boy will face later.
About Tera himself: at that moment of the story, he doesn't really know (yet) he wants to get out of Black Death. Note that when the chapter begins he looks away, not because he's uncomfortable but because he's tired of it. He has seen it so many time, it doesn't catch his eyes anymore (But I don't know if he's thinking of the Boy lol). He doesn't really comment either when he does what he has to do, (again, bored) that's why the Tiger speaks at that moment.
Another thing is: In these scene, it shows they are not emotionally involved in what they're doing (killing). And I think THAT'S the point. At least for Tera: he doesn't even realize what he's doing anymore. Why ? Because he's facing a random man, that he doesn't know personally, used like a tool. Nothing actually confronts him with the horror of what he's doing. You just have to figure out that it's like eating meat or using cosmetics tested on animals: until you've been shown the horror of slaughterhouses and so on, you won't truly figure out that it's questionable. This is where Tera is right now.
Is he feeling guilty about it ? Not yet, remember, it's just the beginning, and that's how it works: you wouldn't feel him change if he was already kind. Though I don't think he's mean. Just empty.
You don't know how much I care about every little things so the story makes sense lol. In the upcoming pages, it takes place in the Boy's room, and damn there's a lot of thing I have to quietly show so you learn more about the Boy's life!
But, I had another version of it, where Tera quietly push the piece of glass toward the man, meaning, "I can't help you, but you'll need this". I need you to tell me if I need to add it right now, or it's okay if it comes later. Be honest, but don't let the BL vibe influences you: The Boy and Tera aren't here to be a cute couple made for the fanbase (that's what the sketch/extra part is for lol). They are telling their story!
Let me know!
Thank you for all your support,
LOVE -
Comments
PS: It really does look like the accomplice is trying to grab that burning wad of cash which was supposed to be his share (Chap. 5, P. 21)... "deal with the devil ends with going down in flames"... "Mammon", send from hell to spread greed which leads to misery in the end. One of the 7 deadly sins, indeed.
Mellowcat
2022-02-28 07:35:07 +0000 UTCWouldn't want to have it any other way! It is Tera. It is Black Death. It gets the point across, and in my opinion, there is no "which is the real Tera? Kind or cruel?" - it's all him. Most scary isn't the fact they do burn the guy pleading for his life on behalf of his daughter... it is the "been there, done that"- kinda attitude. They crossed a line and left it behind long ago. No turning back. Using the bills to start the fire speaks volumes. I probably shouldn't phrase it like that but... truth be told - I love it. Heartfelt "thank you!", for being that brave and bold.
Mellowcat
2022-01-10 19:15:18 +0000 UTCIt mades me feel sad... But I suppose it was necessary. I love your story, characters and your drawing. Thanks!
mihewi mihe
2021-04-12 12:32:21 +0000 UTCOmg, you explained it so beautifully! I was sad, maybe a little shocked, but I wasn’t angry at about it. I mean, I’m more angry at stupid Joris wanting to joint such a gang, than at an established member doing his “job.” And I love that juxtaposition of the brave and reckless Boy with the tired down to his soul, world weary Tera. ❤️❤️
Amber Rothwell
2020-11-20 09:44:37 +0000 UTCFirst of all: the fact that you left out the part of Tera ,,helping" the man was right. Till now he is caught in his world and he has done what this world needed him to be: cold, even a little bit bored due to the fact that they have pulled this kind of treatment once already. So giving him a character trait that indicates mercy would be wrong. Second: the he ongoing story of the boy and Tera. You already said it: it is no happy after-ever boys love story. It is real life. And real life gives a shit about happy endings. They both come from so different worlds that them meeting at all is a once in a lifetime possibility. The boy has an almost pure heart (okay, he didn't hesitate to hit Tera and Joris friend in the nuts or threaten the delivery guys with Teras gun) and has to deal with his own anxieties. Tera on the other hand is lost. He lost himself for a long time to the world around him. Of course they will develop some kind of friendship. But we should keep in mind who and what they are. Tera is not a monster and the boy is not just happy fluff. Tera is more wicked and twisted than he wished to be and has more problems of knowing who he really is and what is left of him after all these years of emptiness. And the boy has to know where his way is going to end. He will not be able to stay with his Grandmother. He has to grow up and adapt to a world around him. He has to go through the process Tera has already done. The difference is that Tera still don't know where he is even going to end while the boy still has all the cards in his hand. Tera will have to face ultimately the consequences of his actions: membership in criminal organisation, robbery, murder, theft and some other ,,activities" will make it in the list (I am used to German law, I don't know the specific differences to French law). Either the gets killed or arrested. And this is life. It will ever punch you harder than you can imagine. The question is if you stay down or get up. There is just one thing bugging me a bit. You said that the position, the outcome of the two will be reversed due to their decisions. Do you mean it that way that their positions are just swapped or are they back at zero?
Michael Lohmeier
2020-09-08 21:02:01 +0000 UTCI'm late to the moment but I'm glad Tera shows no mercy there ... it aligns with the "empty" current inner self you mentioned. That's the part the boy needs to awaken/save and bring back to life. As far as trauma goes it can "split" a person and make him/her act differently to people with no remorse at all ... so towards "outer-circle" (relative strangers) such a person can be cold as f*ck but to the "inner-circle" they react like normal people. The redemption will be a process as it should be.
Andy
2020-09-02 19:08:13 +0000 UTCI think it works perfectly for the story you are creating. The contrast between the two makes it all the more understandable. If everything was just puppies and rainbows, the story would be kind of... Bland, no? And of course, with an organization called the "Black Death," I of course imagined they would be committing some seriously heinous acts eventually. You simply showed that aspect of the story, an aspect of Tera's life. And if the build up will be worth it (which I do not doubt that in the least), then I think it will actually help to develop the relationship between the two. Like you said, Tera has no attachment to the people he inevitably must "off," to say it lightly, but we already see the Boy as a kind of light in his life, however small it may be. Maybe coming to care for him more will cause Tera to finally realize the error of his ways, and empathize with those he hurts? And if he's already feeling "bored" as you said with the organization he's a part of, then I assume if the Black Death were to ever go after/get involved with the Boy, then that would push Tera to resent the organization even more. Perhaps even prompting him to leave it completely? Though I assume it would probably not be as simple as saying "I quit" lol. Anyways, I think the story and pacing is great so far! I love what you're doing, and I can't wait to see how they grow, together and as individuals. But I'm a patient lady, so take your time if you need hahah
Julia Belle
2020-08-17 22:48:40 +0000 UTCOk...Wow, that's confusing a bit, but I see the point. First that boys really look like they going to be a pretty cute couple later, and I'm kinda was waiting for it, but after 5 part I can't imagine them together anymore or its like more complicated now and I have to think about it first ahaha, I mean its just scared what Terra did, and i was like " Oh, my god its a serious story!" Because its absolutely different, with a first look I thought its a some cool and funny story...and that's all, but now I don't think so, Im sorry I've just finished reading part 5, and I'm so excited and confused and now I see that there something much more beside... and it's definitely cool!!! I'm not going to go anywhere for sure now because its perfect now! Thank you so much for that, I really love it!! And I want to see this scene OMG YES YES YES!!! P.S Oh, and of course if you say so, hope to see more fan staff with boys together, or I'll lose my mind without seeing them together like "boys from gay drama" 😂😂😂
Blueberryvenom
2020-06-20 19:14:53 +0000 UTCMhhh that's tough one. But tbh I trust you. It's your story and your characters. In a redemption storyline the characters can come from a loooooong way. He can be a cold hearted bitch for now, what's interesting is how you'll have him moving from that point. I think the scene you picked is understable and I kinda was expecting it because the whole Joris's crew are SO freaked out about this gang. And this scene also explains why Joris was rejected : he's nothing like them. I think we had to see what do they do. Tho the second "alternate" version is offering a lead / easy ropes as it would show a bit of mercy from him. But I think it's the easy path and if you had picked the whole disturbing scene it's because you know how to play your game from that point :) No. The more I'm thinking about it the more I'm sure this was the good path for your story. Trust yourself ♥
Sulfrae
2020-06-07 21:26:27 +0000 UTCHi! I meant to catch up and give you feedback when I saw this, but wasn’t able to until now. I am not that surprised at the violence and we knew that Tera was part of this gang since the beginning. I do enjoy your sketches and how we can see the boy and Tera outside of the story arch, but I understand that they aren’t the same in both because of their environments. I’m really looking forward to how the both of them develops over the course of the story!
boblemon
2020-06-07 07:01:48 +0000 UTCI've read the first chapter to your comic a while ago, on tapas, and just subscribed to read the whole thing on Patreon, and here is my take on it. So, in my opinion, the fact that Tera just committed a heinous act in this last chapter didn't really faze me, I didn't really think about it. The story is just starting to develop, we haven't even seen Tera's face yet within the chapters, so one can only naturally assume that these actions are shown to reader first-hand in the promise of character development, story arc, etc. For example, we were shown recently that Boy has severe PTSD, so one can only assume that this overarching flaw is pivotal to Boy's arc. The same parallel can be drawn from Tera's brutish violence; something that will change over time or could even develop at some point to something darker. It's a key structure in the comic, and it is character development that is entirely at the mercy of the writer. I would never dream to claim that my input, as a reader, in some way develops the story. I don't want it to. I trust the writer completely, and so far you have done a truly outstanding job in creating an enriching, vivd story. I'm entertained. I am laughing. I am on the edge of my seat. And I certainly can't wait for more.
weirdgirljuliet
2020-05-25 17:16:15 +0000 UTCThe violence is shocking but that is what I like about your comic. How bold of you. Bravo. I am intrigued and excited for the next chapters. I think the violence is needed. Kind of reminds me of that scene in Pans Labyrinth.
Ash Al-Araimy
2020-05-06 14:02:40 +0000 UTCI agree with Gillian Curran about this subject. As well as everyone saying you are the creator and it's your story. Personally, I don't see Tera having a happy future knowing what his everyday life is like at the moment. I still love it 💘 because it's a story and it's fabulously thought through, written and executed, but the real-world part of my brain says there's prison, PTSD and therapy ahead of him. I'm so interested in knowing more and loving the contrast of it all that I wouldn't dream of stopping now. Your storytelling got me hooked and I'm here for the rest of it 😊
Jenhey
2020-05-04 15:41:35 +0000 UTCI love that you showed such a dark scene in this story, otherwise it would be too unrealistic and too fluffy. Up to this point I had wondered why they were so feared, they had come off as more of a wanna-be gang, but this last scene really reminds you of who they truly are. I think it makes you a great writer so please don’t question yourself 💕
Pinkie
2020-05-03 17:11:32 +0000 UTCI think first and foremost, it’s your story and however you spin it, it’ll be valid. Stepping back though, I would say it could be important to have Tera innately distanced somewhat from the abject evil of the gang, even just with the glass nudge. To liken it to a real world example (although very far removed) a group of people in our world burning people alive cos they want to is ISIS. Now, nobody’s saying someone who has been indoctrinated into that sort of gang is good, but at the same time a redemption arc would come much smoother if their personality is shown to be doubting from the start. A small act of mercy could encompass this. Again, it’s your story and how you write it is what makes it what it is, but I personally would be more inclined to believe a Tera ‘redemption’ arc if he was shown to have a bit of a good side from the start, even if it’s a teeny tiny one 😂
Gillian Curran
2020-05-03 12:33:38 +0000 UTCJe pense que la ''surprise'' vient du fait, qu'entre les pages on voit Tera avec le Garçon dans un autre contexte. Et que donc, certaines personnes peuvent effectivement oublier que Tera fait partie d'une organisation criminelle, qui a vraiment une réputation de cruauté, et qui fait peur. Et que donc, par conséquent Tera a forcément un côté plus sombre, comme il est dit dans un précédent commentaire Tera n'a pas intégré les Black Death pour sa tendresse... Je peux répéter ce qui a été dit, comme ça tu seras sûr de toi. ;-) On a besoin de voir Tera dans son environnement naturel? lol Voir que cette histoire raconte l'histoire de deux jeunes, qui ont une vision du monde bien a eux. Le ''bien'' et le ''mal'' n'est qu'un concept abstrait. Eux, ils sont dans le vif du sujet, dans la vie, avec leurs erreurs, leurs émotions... Dans toute histoire, il faut bien poser le context, les personnages... Je pense que c'est ce que tu fais, et tu le fais superbement bien. Ce qui m'a attiré vers cette historie c'est le titre et le design, ce qui m'a fait rester, c'est l'intensité des émotions, le côté vraie, l'humour, et même le côté sombre de cette histoire. Hâte de lire la suite!
LadyKya
2020-05-02 13:23:15 +0000 UTCHi author. First, LOVE this. I can't wait for each update, and like all the rest of your readers, eagerly wait for the day tera and the boy get to be themselves together. I crave their interactions. I think you should trust your own gut. I for one will be reading this fic and love it as much now as I did before the last update. I understand the violence and I personally love the bad guy tamed by the kind heart rhetoric. I think tbh the scene was important. I shows who he is/was before the boy entered his life. It can (possibly) show the amount of change he potentially goes through. Even if he doesn't change it shows how different he is when he is with the boys. Like you cant appreciate light without the dark, you can't fully appreciate the sweet moments without the hard ones. I think you should continue the way you have planned, the way you have in your head and heart. I think if you worry, maybe at the end of a chapter you could post a little extra of some of the alt. scenes you had (if you already made them). That way we get to see the other way the scene might have gone but we get to read the way you have it planned first. Anyway you chose, I think you are great and thank you for your hard work <3
e
2020-05-02 01:42:22 +0000 UTCHey! Everyone else in the comments has basically already said this but stick to your guns! You know the plot, you have planned out the character arcs, you understand where all this is headed. The audience does not. Yeah maybe people think it's really dark and brutal now, but they're just thinking short term and they don't know the story behind it. You've done the hard yards of planning everything out and you know that this stuff is needed at this point in time. You've got this, believe in yourself and stick to your guns!
Sam
2020-05-02 01:25:01 +0000 UTCI really enjoyed the update and trust your storytelling. I think if this is how you want to tell it, then you should keep it as is. There’s nothing wrong with exploring darker themes and portraying people as wanting/trying to get away from a darker past; it may not be everyone’s cup of tea but it’s definitely realistic. Not everything can be sunshine all the time. I’m looking forward to seeing how their relationships progresses but also how Tera progresses as an individual!
Jaykore
2020-05-01 23:55:19 +0000 UTCI think it needs to be grim and dark before it can get better for Tera. Keep it as it is :)
Ammeg
2020-05-01 19:50:42 +0000 UTCI don't think you should change anything! This is your story to tell. Just because it doesn't add up with some BL dreams of people you shouldn't feel obligated to change your plans!❤️ But its very proper of you to ask the readers.
kaiserpudding
2020-05-01 19:49:48 +0000 UTCI love the way you’re telling the story! Definitely trust your instincts. (Just give us more cute extra sketches 😂 ❤️)
Anastasia Ivanova
2020-05-01 19:18:59 +0000 UTCBeing very brief in my opinion, I also don't think you have to change anything at all. Finally see black death acting just catch me even more in the story because till then we only heard bout them and it's really interesting the way you developing it. He s the wolf I ddnt expect less tbh haha. Those flat cute BL history that everyone ady knows where going to end are boring. Maybe ppl who looks little confuse it's because in the sketches their relationship more a sweet cute way and they mistaken the sketch with the history. Again, I love your work don't change anything to please others. 💜
Diesis
2020-05-01 19:18:40 +0000 UTCHi! I didn't comment anything before because y was seriously shocked with the story development (in a good way) and was out of words. I just want to express how surprised I found myself to be in front of that murder scene, so well visually described and so positively uncomfortable to face. I'll be honest, I underestimated this story, thought that it might be your usual badass character falling in love with the innocent one towards a happy ending. And, boy, was I wrong. But I love this new opportunity to suppress my prejudice and jump straight to the narrative you want to show us. I trust you'll make the right decisions in regards of the plot development. I also think Tera's gesture of trying to make it easier for the victim doesn't have to be shown right away. Make us wait as much as you want! There's nothing wrong with readers having mixed fillings towards a main character, especially when there's this great duality between Black Death's Tera and the Boy's Tera. Make our brains and hearts work really hard to understand how these two faces can coexist in a single person, I bet it'll be a great trip. Finally, let me thank you so very much for telling this story, I'm really looking forward for what's about to come and I'm extremely happy I'm able to read this. You don't notice you needed a great story until you find yourself facing one. I also hope I made this understandable, 'cause English is damn hard. My best wishes and stay safe! ♡
Socacchi
2020-05-01 19:17:49 +0000 UTCD'après moi (je dis bien d'après moi, car beaucoup peuvent avoir des opinions différentes) ces genres de scènes sont importantes pour démontrer l'évolution des personnages. Je peux comprendre la réticence de certaines personnes qui on lu ce chapitre, vu les détails (peu ragoutant pour certains) parfaitement dessinés de la scène, mais personnellement je trouve que ce moment est un bon début pour comprendre les différentes facettes et difficultées de la vie de Tera. Puis personnellement, j'ai apprécié ces pages au plus haut point. Dans tout les cas, que tu change ou non la scène, je vais attendre patiemment tout ce que tu publieras à l'avenir. Je t'envoie beaucoup de soutient du Québec continue ton super travail! (PS: en général je suis plutôt une lectrice discrète, mais je trouve que ce que tu fais mérite d'être vu et complimenté, tu est un artiste hors pair, donc me voilà 😆)
Lyssa qqchose
2020-05-01 18:41:42 +0000 UTCI was going to write my opinion but everyone in the comment section already wrote it out for me
Fishyfish
2020-05-01 18:40:02 +0000 UTCFirst, always trust your own instincts. If you feel you need to change it that is up to you, we the reader should not sway or influence the story line just to make a few feel better. It's your story to tell, not there's. I honestly do not think that Tera should take mercy on him, it would be out of line with what you described him to be in this scene. Though my main concern is with your feelings regarding the perception of you comic. If you are feeling that people are misunderstanding what the comic is about then i would suggest making sure you have a good description of the comic. If you feel that it's not really a BL then classify it as a dark Drama or whatever you feel is best, it's your story to tell. But the right classification will help with reader expectations. In the end it your comic, but telling the audience before they read that there is dark themes will probably help with what your describing. Keep you the good work Z-Pico, we all love the comic. I hope everyone's comments help show you that. Looking forward to the next update.
Nick
2020-05-01 18:31:18 +0000 UTCI'm not sure how to explain my brain process, but I'm here for the ride. :)
GrindingTraffic
2020-05-01 18:29:22 +0000 UTCFirst of all, the visual display of the burning meat is very cool. I looked great when I read. Secondly, I think it's better to be terra a bad boy. His emotional development will be more enjoyable in later chapters of the story.
Nicolas TA.
2020-05-01 18:27:46 +0000 UTCPls Never bend your Story to please your readers ... they Are your characters ... YOUR story. And you’ve been on this story for years and I can tell you have everything figured out for these two characters your love so much. Stick to your plans , even with small details. It would be a shame if the story gets influenced by readers opinion. I can relate because I have my own story for almost 14 years in my head and I’m still struggling with starting the webcomic about them.... because I am scared of what people will say bc my story is also not a cute BL story but has dark problematic themes. Therefore shape the characters like you want to. You have a very good understanding of how a good story is made. Our favorite characters should sometimes dissapoint too... because they are just humans they make mistakes ..... I’m currently watching the Series Locked Up on Netflix and the amount of times I hated and loved certain characters is what made me so addicted to this show.... also because i Never know what to expect. Storys where everything goes well are boring .... I screamed at the screen bc when I thought something good finally happens then there came the price the characters had to pay.... or something horrible gets even more horrible and catches you off guard. I can imagine there are some people in your fandom who are only used to pure innocent bl webcomics but then you maybe just need to put warnings in some chapters . Pls Dont explain yourself too much like You did just know ... you could end up spoiling the story for us because know we know „oh so the boy will also maybe be tortured by the Black Death or witness a torturing by the black death“ And for the new chapter I spoiled myself by first reading your post haha.... so I knew that someone will burn before I read the comic x,D so I know now I first need to read the comic before reading your commentary. I hope this was helpful! Don‘t feel the Need to explain your choices towards your readers ..... you already mentioned so many times that your story will be dark . So they should not act surprised . Or maybe just update the main summary so everyone knows what to expect. You are doing very good! Looking forward to the next update 💕💕
Mym Phoenix McFly
2020-05-01 18:19:42 +0000 UTCTrust your story and trust your characters and let everyone else come along from the ride. There is a reason why Tera is part of this violent gang, it also shows that he is capable of being violent himself without morals. It's also a great contrast to the other characters and also allows your characters to potentially develop later on. I really like how the character is and I think you are portraying them very well. I was curious to know 'how bad' the Black Death really was and potentially 'how bad' Tera could be and this one scene highlighted it. I can't wait for more.
DoeADeer
2020-05-01 18:19:30 +0000 UTCAfter your words I went and reread all the chapter. And... yeah, I see how Tera feels boring. I must confess by the way, sometimes I don't understand is it Tera or The Lion, they seem to me pretty alike in masks... And I don't think you need something to add. Not now! The scene is complete and shows what it shows. Thank you again for the depths of the story and the characters!
Maj
2020-05-01 18:12:14 +0000 UTCI trust you and your story. Don't change anything. Terra doesn't have to be a good guy in a bad guy disguise. He is a three dimensional character. He has to have some flows and he can be anaplologetic about it.
Lavinia Ion
2020-05-01 18:12:13 +0000 UTCI really loved it to be honest! I feel like the scene captured the fact the Black Death is a gang, and gangs do awful things. I appreciate you adding this scene because it shows what Tera is seeing and living compared to the Boy. I think showing mercy would be better later on, after he and the Boy maybe spend more time with one another and they began to rub off on each other. When Tera knows for sure that he is done with this and wants out.
Kc_Mj
2020-05-01 18:10:10 +0000 UTCThat update was amazing. My jaw it the floor and you should pat yourself on the back. I don’t think you need to add anything at all. They are the Black Death which we had heard were a notorious gang and now we know why.
Lucy
2020-05-01 18:08:22 +0000 UTCAdding the scene where Tera gives him the glass can in my understanding lead to two understandings of the story - Soo, as you wrote yourself Tera doesn’t know that he wants to leave, and as you wrote he is bored, because he has seen the same things over and over again. First adding the scene can be understood as Tera Being “soft” / taking pity on the man. if Tera is used to seeing this scene over and over again, it wouldn’t make sense if he all of a sudden would start feel “pity”. Second it could also be that he is so tired/ bored at seeing that same scene over and over again, that he pushes the glass toward the man, so he can end himself and their “meeting” can end sooner so Tera can go home. Personally i would probably think it would be the first one, and if I have to be honest I don’t think that, that suit Tera’s personality, therefore for me I don’t think you should add it ☺️ But that’s honestly up to you!! I love the story just the way that it is, I like that there are still “softness” between him and the boy, but that it is still this rough story, that aren’t all happy and fluffy ♥️ but the story is yours ☺️ so it’s up to you ♥️ I will support you no matter what! I love this story to much! Just keep remember that it’s your story! And you shouldn’t change it just to satisfy the audience ☺️ I know that you are making a living out of your story and of course you don’t want to disappoint us. But the feeling of not being able to write/draw the story you had in mind because some audiences wasn’t satisfied, is not gonna be satisfying for any authors at the end 🌻 keep up the good work! Can’t wait to see the next chapter! PS. If there is something in this comment that you didn’t understood pls don’t feel shy to ask♥️ PPS. The fluff I mean between the boy and the wolf is probably mostly by the sketches you share, in the story the love hasn’t even begun 😂 Tera is basically only finding the boy interesting and is probably only looking for distraction for something more interesting since the gang isn’t exciting him any more 😁 can’t wait to see how this story will turn out!!
Yukina Emi
2020-05-01 18:06:11 +0000 UTCPersonally I loved the newest chapter and the newer sides we as an audience are seeing in tera's character. Reading the first 3 chaps while the boy and tera were together in crazy situations there was always a comedic mood to it which was enjoyable. But now seeing the darker side to tera and the black death (I mean the name alone sounds gruesome) adds so much depth to the story and for that I got to applaud you 👏. Its clear you get great plans for " The boy and the Wolf" and I cant wait to see them unfold 😁
Taquito
2020-05-01 18:04:36 +0000 UTCI also like how it is already! Like you said, there won't be any room for characters to grow if they're perfect from the start, and makes for a boring story. Which yours is not and I enjoy every moment! I personally love it when characters behave differently with other people or in separate situations as that's a normal thing for people to do. I think showing he pushes the glass over later is better, because we have an assumption of that scene now, but actually there was a bigger picture all along
Tee
2020-05-01 18:02:26 +0000 UTCOk wow! So for my opinion: I’ve always pushed for the fact of letting the author decide for themselves. And while it can be frustrating and stuff that you don’t want happening happens, I also understand that it’s not my story to tell. On the other hand, every story, every character reflects back onto the author in someway, (I learned this in a psych class lol it’s quite interesting!) either the character is someone that the author fears to be, wants to be, is already, or has been before. I truly believe that if you feel like this extension of yourself isn’t what you want it to be, then change it! If Tera is hitting this character arc of wanting change then I say let him give him the glass. Maybe it’s because he saw the boy and wanted to settle down for one, or he was bored of hearing the guy scream, or he’s starting to realize that this isn’t who he is or wants to be. I would plan ahead though. If this is his change arc, you need to start incorporating reasons of him wanting to change, either boredom or for the boy, or another motive. Now i’ll admit, I am a HARDCORE BL fan but it’s refreshing to have some sort of actual story behind these characters other than “oh they see each other and BOOM its love”. I do enjoy the pace, and the growth that these characters are going through. ♥️ I hoped this helped and i’m happy to reiterate if any of this was confusing :)
Crogana
2020-05-01 18:02:06 +0000 UTCI completely love the story as how is it now, when you told Tera was in a truly bad gang and after a certain amount of time with the boy all things surrounded gets more complicated I expected exactly this, common, in this kind of life stile usually members are cruel, when I saw the scene I get surprised because I thought he was just going to hit him, not burning him... But also, you showing this part is fine, know the boy has not get the "impact" of "being saved" yet, so watch what Tera have to do, help us to understand what the boy is going to face up. So maybe showing a mercy (from Tera) at this moment is not going to have the same impact as this scene. And finally, I'm sure some fans following your comic because of your beautiful draw and humor sense and see something like this , which is completely unusual makes them feel weird, but there are fans following your comic because we know this is not like a faery tael but real life, with drama so, I love it.
Lilithel
2020-05-01 18:01:11 +0000 UTCI think the story is amazing as it is, if you show how cruel the black death is it gives tera more of a reason to seek the boy looking for a light in his dark world , and that will encourage him to follow it! The gore was very well added, and the way tera looks as if he's just bored, and at this point not caring is truly a work of art. The way you lay out the story is amazing no changes needed!
Rex Oompaloompa
2020-05-01 17:59:36 +0000 UTCI didn’t get too freaked to see that Tera did something so awful, but I’m just so interested in seeing how he turns his life around to where he becomes domestic with the boy (like in your side posts). I want this story to last forever, so I’m in no rush to see a huge amount of development at one time. I think it’s ok if Tera actually is or seems like a bad guy at first. I think that would make the gradual change more meaningful (especially if he changes for the boy!!!). I don’t think he got into the Black Death by being merciful, after all! Btw, I LOVE LOVE LOVE when you make these little posts to explain some of the more intricate messages/meanings of the comic. They’re so helpful to learning about the characters actions and headspace! I’m definitely not opposed to you adding an extra scene of Tera (because I always want to see your posts) but in my opinion, it’s not super necessary.
Aj
2020-05-01 17:57:54 +0000 UTCI feel that what you have so far and the direction you're going in is really good! I'm glad you took the time to explain your thoughts on the matter to help us better understand your view as well. As for Tera's small act of kindness (or mercy, I guess), I feel that it should be shown later. Seeing him the way he is now and the contrast between him and the boy could help bring impact to what that scene would symbolize for his character development.
Mickaela Parsley
2020-05-01 17:56:35 +0000 UTCJe les adorent, j'adore l'histoire, je trouve sa très innovateur comme idée. Perso j'aime les histoire violente mais qui tourne un peu par la suite. Voir même du tout au tout. Je sens le développement émotionnel et psychologique ! Juste parfait. Perso jai lu hier l'update et tout ma semblé en ordre. Je nai pas été surpris de la violence. Cest exactement ce quoi j'espérais! J'avais si peur que se soi plus soft comme violence mais la; c'est très réaliste ! Pour le bout de verre. Les 2 sénarios fonctionnent je trouve ! Perso peut-être que cest mieu si Tera ne fait rien et plus tard il essai presque de sauver leurs victimes.....?? Bisou du Canadaxx
Nazarij
2020-05-01 17:55:02 +0000 UTCI think you don't really need to make Tera push the shard toward the guy , the entire scene made me uncomfortable but in the good way : it really show how Tera really is , even if he is funny and interested in the Boy(and I don't talk in the romantic way, at this moment of the story I really think Tera is in search of a distraction and the boy gives him that) he is in a criminal organisation who is renowned for its violence. And he like what he do (at least it's what I think reading the story) So don't worry your message had gone through , and I can't wait to see where it'll go !
The Little Nyan
2020-05-01 17:53:52 +0000 UTCI personally can’t blame tera for the way he feels, hes seen something so dark and destructive so many times that now he’s just numb to it, “what does it even matter if I watch?”
Oliver Skies
2020-05-01 17:52:32 +0000 UTCI think that the explanation added to what I was confused about. I think it should stay the way it is. I really want to see how you play this out 🤔
Nathaniel Houglum
2020-05-01 17:51:14 +0000 UTCi love how it is right now!! i've seen so many comics and stories and manhwas that follow the same tropes in an attempt to make a cute, happy BL story. i really love the theme and idea you're going for by making it more realistic and showing a darker side to the Black Death. It makes it more three dimensional. i say you should keep the last chapter as it is! I like how you're setting up Tera's arc so far! :-)
jack
2020-05-01 17:50:32 +0000 UTCI like the contrast between those two characters - Tara is part of a gang and gangs aren’t nice. The fact that he is more violent (dark contrast ) makes is even more interesting the way both of them fall in love with each other. It’s hot
Sean Yuen
2020-05-01 17:49:52 +0000 UTCI think you’re doing fantastic. The scene is lovely and it would show change if you were to show tera pushing the glass towards him later on, to show that currently he just feels bored and empty with it all. I love how this is going!
Oliver Skies
2020-05-01 17:49:40 +0000 UTC
