#ask stephobrien

[stephobrien]

Absolutely no idea if you are into Subnautica Below Zero anymore but as someone who has just finished the game for the first time 2 days ago, I fucking love how you write Al-An. I've had a hard time finding fics that aren't shippy and out of those I did find, you have the best Al-An characterization. I shall cherish your Al-An and gently place him in my thoughts. He shall linger there until the day I die. Thank you for your services.

You're very welcome. And thank you so much! I am still into Subnautica: Below Zero, and while I'm currently focusing on other writing projects, I have a few ideas for future SBZ stories. :)

I really appreciate you taking the time to tell me how much you enjoy my writing. I'm glad you like my Al-An characterization; I love that tactless darling, and it's good to know I portrayed their personality well.

I, too, prefer the non-shippy stuff when it comes to Al-An and Robin; I can enjoy a romance when it's written well, but platonic love stories are more my jam.

[stephobrien]

Can we be friends ?

That depends on how well we get along. We've never interacted before, and there isn't much on your Tumblr profile, so I know basically nothing about you. I don't like to simply declare myself "friends" with total strangers I know nothing about.

If you want to make friends on the internet, a better strategy is to find one of their posts on a subject you're interested in, and start a conversation about it. Make an insightful comment, or ask a question. Build the friendship naturally, instead of expecting it to simply pop into existence out of nowhere.

I hope you find that advice helpful.