Thanks for the kind words. I'm truly glad people seem to like it so much so far. In terms of Ayana's language, I won't make it annoyingly off-putting. If you read one of my previous comments, I mentioned that I'm from NYC. Born & raised in the hood. I don't love it, but the way she talks just comes naturally to me because this is how I've been bred to talk to my peers since I was like 13. I'm 22 now. It's vulgar but it's also just how things are. I understand it might be uncomfortable or cringy for others, and I did take that into account when I was writing this. But I'll make sure the slang doesn't get too off the rails.
Like many, I find it a bit unattractive when a girl cusses too much or tries too hard. I faced a LOT of that in high school so I tried to find a balance with Ayana (who is black btw.) She's a beautiful girl but I did want to portray her with some flaws. I believe the slang adds another layer to her character and it makes her a bit unique, even if that uniqueness may appear unattractive. That's the point.