Without a doubt, Box Shaped Heart will get a paperback edition! Since it's one of my dearest darlings. First, I need to recover from the formatting wringer they put me through for this one!
As always, you notice all those little things... Matty is well aware of many things concerning Rusty. Rusty might get used to being called Mr. Parker, as long as it comes from Matty!
As for your guys' feud... I'm loving it!
Oh, I am so glad people are noticing my efforts in making their coming together as poetic as my mind and expertise allow it. Matty would never be able to say 'no' to Rusty
Yeah, I guess it is confusing... but the time on the clock doesn't lie, lol! Don't ruin your sleep for me, though, as I might not always be early enough to post, and most likely I'll do the posting in the evening... (This is not because I like to keep people on their toes, but because I'm hectic in my schedule)
I will make a note in future chapters to explain Otis's behavior a bit without giving spoilers (so that I don't hint, by accident, in another direction than intended). His personality and behavior are molded by past experiences and environmental factors, and less genetics.
As I was telling @Doha earlier, his way of being will be explained gradually throughout the story, and it is more the result of environmental factors, and less genetics.
Regarding Otis's behavior and overall personality, there will be more explanations offered throughout the story. Also, I feel the need to add that his way of being is more a result of environmental factors than genetics, which is why I won't put a certain label on him.
Thank you for your comment, and you're definitely right about Hudson
That duckling... yeah, that's Otis! He may be a little simple, not because he lacks the intelligence but experience, and he does pay attention to his surroundings in his own special way.
Yes, indeed... and I believe I would warn readers in chapter notes about upcoming darkness. This is definitely a theme, and while it is still a romantic story I'm telling, the background will be painted in dark colors. You noticed a few great things about Otis, only that in regards to his memory... that is a thing that will come back throughout, explaining more about him.
To some degree, yes, they are similar. Like Carter, Otis tries to rationalize every situation, taking people's words 'at face value', without noticing the nuances and 'what isn't said'.
I see how you get up to the same shenanigans, Xpress... Otis is meant to be quite a complex character, and this time might not be the only one when he'll surprise you. Hudson, I hope, will have his following! Since I picture him as rough and sexy.😊
Thank you for being here for this story! And for your kind words! Otis is quite complex and his behavior is mainly the result of environment issues while growing up, something that will be explained gradually throughout the story.