Laura S. Fox

Hmm, and when I thought the linguistic debate was over, @Nahrung ups the stakes!

I have to admit I've never thought of that - I have always preferred him to others... especially because of a fictionalized story written about his life when I was a kid.

I must honestly admit that I don't recall that particular detail about Felix. That's the thing with writing a long story - by the end of it, there's a risk of forgetting all kind of small things - and readers will remember them better!

Not the original... replicas everywhere. I can see where the suspicion is coming from

Correct, @drpaladin!

Not in the least... should readers start suspecting something?

Now this is the kind of speculation that makes me go

Ah, I loved Ser Duncan - so loyal - we love a man like him And of course, Lawrence must impress Bastien It's part of being a good and reliable investigator, lol.

I love your parallels - as usual - but unfortunately, almost all the artwork at Veridien is made out of replicas... Lawrence will need to be aware of many masks while he's searching for the truth!

Thank you for the very vibe videos! in my mind, dark academia should be forever attached to the 80s - I love The Secret History, and only recently I realized that it is set in the 80s and not in the early 90s, as I thought! At the same time, I wanted a European setting with people coming from different countries, and this is what I came up with. Oh, you'll love the connection between Ali and Bastien - since I'm writing ahead, I don't recall if I've revealed it yet, so I'll shut up to let it be a surprise when it comes.

He-he, I think it's very academia that people debate this matter in the comments! My purpose with this story was achieved!

I love it how you focused on the kiss while the rest of the comment section is debating semantics! I just love my readers - you guys are all so awesome!

It is a means for Lawrence to tease Ali - he is waiting for his partner to slip... and confirm his suspicions.

Poor Socrates - at least he got a decent burial this time.

Indeed. It is a way for Lawrence to tease Ali. He is suspecting things... but he's not the kind to voice them aloud until he's sure he has the truth.