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  1. Glittery_Bubbles on Chapter 1 Thu 17 Apr 2025 06:59AM UTC

    OMG this is so good!! I'm so surprised that this is your first fic because you already have a distinct style to your writing that I adore! You have such a good grasp on Meeks and Pitts' dynamic in particular; I'm in awe of it! I also love this line: "Then he shakes his head, etch-a-sketch style, to clear his mind and bring his focus back to lighting." I could see it so clearly and it suits Todd perfectly :) Pitts being the main driver of the group just makes sense though I'm not sure why haha. "Pitts rolls his eyes and wraps his own scarf around Meeks’ neck, patting him on the head when he’s done cozying the ginger up." UGH they're so cute!! Charlie pestering Todd until they become friends is canon in my eyes when it comes to AUs, especially in the case that Neil isn't already there to do so (Todd being so lonely before makes my heart ache, but that also just makes his realization in the diner just that much sweeter)! I also love the complicated relationship between Knox and Charlie; it brings a realness to this that I really appreciate! Also I'm so excited for the next chapter with the reveal that Charlie and Todd are unknowingly talking about the same person because those realizations are my favorite! Thank you so much for posting this, it's so cute and I'm already so hooked!! <3

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    1. seize_theday on Chapter 1 Fri 18 Apr 2025 06:42PM UTC

      stop you're so kind!! i actually love the etch-a-sketch line so much too and i'm so happy you noticed it- it just felt so very todd in a way. thank you so much for all of your kind words, i'm so happy that you enjoyed all of the little things i crammed into this chapter and i'm super excited to share more of the story!! <3

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