To The Reader,

Long time no see! You're probably asking yourself why I returned to this story—the truth is, I missed it. I always wanted to see it through. And it's something I feel I needed to do before I tried my hand at becoming an actual author. You finish what you start.

So, I wrote this for me and you, for the both of us. I hope you enjoy it. It's not perfect, but it's honest. Writing a cohesive and original story is a lot harder than I thought, and this story was a perfect starting place for me. For that, I will always be thankful to it. This story has taught me so much more about the writing process than any writing class. Because of this emphasis on craft, I tried to make this story standalone—it's not a direct sequel to my last story, but a spiritual follow-up. It's meant to be read and enjoyed as its own thing. So if you're new to this story, or if you've forgotten what's happened in this universe, you can start anew with this story. Neat, huh?

I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. I hope you find the twins engaging and enjoyable—they were a blast to hang around with. And it's been a blast hanging with you.

Your Friend,

LookIntoTheAbyss.