Look at this, an early chapter for everyone! Especially surprising, because this one is nearly two chapters in one. That's really having your cake and eating it too!Over 17k words? Sheeesh.
Forgive any serious mistakes in it, and point them out where you come across them if you do. You should be able to comment on them, in the link below. It's always appreciated. Otherwise, once I've woken up again, I'll give it all a another read with fresh eyes and fix things.
If I end up having to fix anything enormous because brain is cooked after this much writing in a day, I'll come back later and leave a note for you all to read that part again potentially. Hahaha.
As always, a PDF down below if you prefer that way.
Thanks, Patrons. You're the best. :)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h5woL8bvoYw-nFmZduCTkYuv-zHu0cgXrMBj0GgxTL0/edit?usp=sharing