Well everyone, you asked for it and now it’s here! I present the next update with the Coroner’s office, where you deduce, from the latest victim, quite a bit about the case. There have also been some add-on’s which I will outline down below. I apologize the update took so long, but it was a mix of irl stuff and the fact that adding some of this stuff is a lot of editing, adding variations of dialogue, etc. I had to figure out the best way to make what you all wanted happen, and I’m happy to say I think I finally did that.
That being said, please inform me of any inconsistencies or errors as per usual. I appreciate all the feedback, and for seemingly the first time since the start of the book, starting next chapter, the MCT is going to converge to continue the investigation as a single unit rather than separate teams! Thank you all again so much for your patience, and I hope you enjoy.
Added the Coroner’s Office scene
Changed the Train Ride scene in Chapter 2 so you now talk to two of the MCT agents instead of just one.
Made the option for what you were studying before joining the Bureau more obvious in Chapter 1. (Future plans for this are to have more optional dialogue choices and flavor text based on it, as is the case with the Coroner scene.)
They were both quiet now, nothing left to say between them. V knew what was coming, and she didn’t blame her for it. Even showing her the memory of that night at her apartment, when Judy had come to check she was ok and she’d started falling for her wasn’t going to soften the blow of Judy not wanting to go back to Night City. She took a shaky breath and braced herself as Judy shifted in her seat.
“I can’t go back. You know that.” She said, eyes avoiding V’s own.
“And I can’t do nothing.” V whispered, taking Judy’s hand. Judy shook her head now and she saw a tear rolling down her cheek.
“I know. I wouldn’t expect you to stay. It’s not who you are.”
“I’m sorry.” She said softly, squeezing on her hand.
“Me too.”
“I love you. Don’t think that this doesn’t mean I don’t.” It was probably the worst time to say it for the first time even though they’d been together for a year but V wanted her to know.
“I love you too. But selfishly, I wish it was enough to make you stay.” Judy’s voice was quiet now, more tears rolling down her cheeks.
Excerpt from: Nothing Else Matters by KingoftheNerdz on AO3
We’re rounding up the best jewels of the week. From Michael B. Jordan doubling up on the Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger “Bird On A Rock” brooches to Pamela Anderson’s very sweet WWD princess moment courtesy of her Fred Leighton vintage diamond tiara to Kim Kardashian’s very appropriate heart-shaped diamond necklace she wore to her SKIMS V-day pop-up.
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June 15, 2022: Sarah Dessen, Sofia Alvarez, Belmont Cameli, and Emma Pasarow guest-spotted on EW’s Screen After Reading podcast.
First Maureen Lee Lenker speaks with a fellow EW writer (and Sarah Dessen reader). The main interview starts 15 minutes in where they discuss:
leaving Eli’s mom and Hollis out
including the Avett Brothers
making playlists
Ryan Nyquist and BMX dreams
the original AFTR endings
and plenty of other small details
I can’t find it on Spotify, but it is on Apple Podcasts. If you don’t have access to that, there’s an uploaded copy on the Sarah Dessen drive I created.
ETA: You can listen to it on YouTube now. (You’re welcome. 😉)