Too much Anthony, that it's even too much lol,This is of course fun and funny but... ...
I'm reserving my judgment on Marina until we learn a bit more exactly what she's running from. Sounds like it might be something like a sexually abusive father and a mother that's been gaslit into not believe it, or something. Obviously she could have been a bit braver in that situation, but the dude literally knew and played on her biggest fear, so I can cut her a little slack, especially since she did initially try to help.
But with any luck we get to give the cockwombles exactly what they deserve.
The thought occurred to me too. I suspect Parker will intentionally not reveal this to MC, at least for a while, and that when it eventually does come up it'll lead to some drama where MC has to deal with doubts about if the LIs actually like him for who he is or due to his power.
I agree, actually. IF it keeps being mentioned by her or IF she keeps going back, that's going to raise issues.Oh, I guess I'm not that funny. Sorry. It was just a play on a scenario in my head, and after seeing everyone just show up in front of the washroom wanting to experience it.
But being honest...a dude selling a fuck'ish type pleasure feeling to the love interests, is odd...if she (hypothetically) keeps going on about it to MC, and or using the service regularly.
Regards
Except that meth is illegal in and of itself. Consensual, non-lewd orgasms are not.
That's very similar to my own thoughts from back in Chapter 4. I'll quote them again here since they're pretty buried.
While I do think her emotions have to do with it, my original comment was a little tongue in cheek. It's an AVN, of course sex with MC is the solution, right?
As for my deeper thoughts regarding Amber learning to control her power and her feelings:
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I'm with you for the dudes, but Marina was in such a terrible position.
Parker has been secretly attracted to MC for a looooong time before MC's manifestation and eventual evolution of his power, so you can put Parker in the "genuine" category as well. She's simply the only one that is currently aware of how his power is affecting her ability to resist it. Probably Riley too for similar reasons. The sisterhood didn't even know him until he had already manifested though, so... I could see them questioning whether their feelings for him are real or if they're due to his power.
Evelyn, Amber, Parker and Riley I think appreciate Mc very much but don't show it properly (especially Riley).
I'm not unsympathetic to Marina's situation, but it's hard to support her actions here. It's not like those two assholes will leave her alone after this, so backing up Cat's story is not only the "right" thing to do, it's her best chance to eliminate the assholes once and for all. Yeah, it's a gamble, but doing nothing is a pretty big a gamble too, so why not at least ease your conscience in the process?
I chalk this up at least partially to shock, "fight or flight" response, etc. It's a lot easier without all those things affecting your mind to see what logically makes the most sense, but for the person in the moment it's extremely common even for otherwise smart, good people to do things you in hindsight realize are stupid or morally bad.
I think the Dev has done a good job of showing that Marina is a runner. She encounters problems, she runs. It's all she knows. It's going to be up to MC to show her a better way.
If it was a little thing like detention then sure, i'd sympathise with Marina.
I'll help her pack.
it was a really sad scene overall. I really fucking hope MC stops being somewhat of a pussy and fucks those assholes up with his powers. Preferably along with Ruth. Would be a treat.
MC has been coasting and living the good life for several days now. This premonition is an excellent narrative device to get him motivated to start using his powers more and stepping into the "hero" role.
The premonition ability creates some interesting moral questions. For example, if MC intervenes tomorrow before it even gets to the point of Marina facing that choice, is it really ethical to berate or punish that new "alt universe version" of Marina for something she now technically hasn't done?
