For some reason this didn't show up on my f-list, so I look over it now! Yes! :D
You wove story into this well. When this formet first came off it turned me off because sometimes it would feel too... not connected, but I like how yours is. And I really, really liked your characterizations. Good stuff. And I don't think you abused the italics. :)
Just one thing - Her 4th birthday passes without her receiving the Curse Seal. This causes murmurs throughout the clan but no one is really surprised. - isn't it only members of the branch house who get the curse seal? I can't remember...
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You wove story into this well. When this formet first came off it turned me off because sometimes it would feel too... not connected, but I like how yours is. And I really, really liked your characterizations. Good stuff. And I don't think you abused the italics. :)
Just one thing - Her 4th birthday passes without her receiving the Curse Seal. This causes murmurs throughout the clan but no one is really surprised. - isn't it only members of the branch house who get the curse seal? I can't remember...