Thanks and Recommendations
I'd like to reach out to those of you both on Tumblr and in AO3 for your wonderful support during this project, "The Darknight Hero does hostage cases now, apparently" [ https://archiveofourown.org/works/27987951 ] I'm extremely humbled by the warm reception I've received, even from those who's opinion differ from mine. I admit now that the work is gaining traction, I'm a little embarrassed by the name. By this point I feel it's a little late to change it, though.~
I'd like to take a small moment to offer kudos to those who deserve it for being an inspiration for this.
Without @sakemeroze this fic wouldn't exist. She a dear friend who's gentle nudging gave me the muse to begin the project in the first place.
I have never had a chance to talk to them in person, but there are two fic authors who I adore and I must recommend.
The first is StrangeDiamond, Author of "Three Time Diluc Came Running to Help Kaeya, and One Time Kaeya Helped Him" [ https://archiveofourown.org/works/25553875 ] and "PoisonedDreams" [ https://archiveofourown.org/works/27144008 ] Which are two of my favorite fics and contributed to my work with subtle inspiration with their character dynamics and introspection into the details of Diluc and Kaeya's relationship.
Secondly is the "Shadows Among Archons" [ https://archiveofourown.org/series/1966018 ] series by Zell_Hatoule, who looked at Canon, went "I can work with this" and then went off the rails with such a fantastic interpretation that I absolutely ADORE. They take a lot of liberties with canon and game mechanics, but they're so brilliantly executed that it is an absolutely delightful read with an original cast that you truly begin to love. I highly recommend you guys check these two out and give them all the love you've been giving me as well!
If any of you know their tumblr or twitter handles, I would love to be able to tag them.
I should have Chapter 7 posted tonight or tomorrow morning, and I'll make a new post announcing it here for those who wish to see it.
