...so, in outlining the first few chapters, I decided to kill off one of my characters. Not a major one, not yet. But this represents a loosening of the hold on the initial crew. The initial draft is so old at this point (and poorly done, I can now say without offending myself) that the characters have been comfortably safe in my mind far too long. As this character exits, two more will take the place - two I recently designed who are far more interesting to me. So this murder is not without merit. I honor the veteran while embracing the newer vision. As such, I have to remind myself of the great truth:
I'm not their buddy.
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