Empress_Emily

I think myself and lots of others like listening to that babble! Be kind to yourself, Mia. And good luck, since it’s finals season! I guess you’re right that it’s really different from other facility stories. It was easier to humanize the “evil caregiver” kind of roles when they have a human face, or an expressly stated motivation; the headmistress from Audrey and Staycee comes to mind. And that facility has a known purpose, and the characters have a reason for being there. But we don’t get any of that in Academy! Nana didn’t seem to be the big boss, and now with Bala’s mystery voice it’s even less personal. It makes for a good mystery, but turns up the fear a lot, you’re right; you can’t buy, sell, negotiate or beg a system for mercy. One more thing- you said that Academy’s also in the “spiritual successor to a famous work” kind of genre- what was your inspiration there, the spiritual… “predecessor”? Of Academy Works?

Wonderful to hear from you again, Mia! I loved Academy I, but I guess I was expecting academy 2, or at least Academy II…? What’s the deal with the lettering conventions? Is the B for Bala or something?? In any case, this is really beautifully written as always. Unlike with Ai, there’s a lot less chance to argue when you barely have a person to talk to. Bala sure loves to kick and scream, even swear, in this chaper! (Not good-girl-behavior, if you ask me…) But I see the Academy is already starting to cure her of that. Is she the fool you mention in the top line- and what do you mean “true judgement doesn’t use balanced scales”? Is that a quote from somewhere? I hate not getting the reference… >.> Sorry for all the questions! I can’t wait to read more ^^

Hello Mia! I love your work! Thank you so much for sharing it with us, I'm so grateful we get to read it. ^^ This work, Academy is so... deeply shocking for me, it's sometimes hard to read, but it's got that nail-biting quality that always seems to catch me coming back for more. You definitely seem to have an eye for how the human mind works- and since you mentioned having schoolwork earlier, do you mind if I ask what your major is? Seems like psychology would be a good fit, if you hadn't considered it yet! Thanks in advance, can't wait to read more~ -Em