[quote=@Hekazu]
I chose to advance the story slightly faster than I had originally intended, since I was not sure if you would rather describe your downtime quickly or rather go into detail with a couple of posts. Do tell me if you'd rather have it handled differently so I'll know at least in the future to do it right.
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Personally, I always appreciate the advancement of plot, as it prevents dawdling, but I thoroughly enjoy backstory, as well. I believe a compromise can be established. Though my virtual mouth only speaks from my own ignorance, I feel one can describe their downtime as you aforementioned while combining a reaction to your lively post, like Orchid's.

Just my two cents from the peanut galley.