You know what's weird? I got to the end and was like, "I don't know if I really addressed Brendan's anger issues enough in this." I had to go back and look to see that yes, they were mentioned like every 5 seconds. Weird how much less effort it is to write emotion for an emotionally honest character.

I like him, too. His anger issues really aren't his fault and yeah, Kalen's obviously a trigger but hell. Kalen makes me kinda angry, too. And Kalen pretty much fucks up his whole life. And keeps fucking it up later. It's hard to blame him for his rage and the bullshit he learned by living in his bullshit society.

Thanks, glad you liked. :)