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"Low Lays the Devil" in Me Update

Hey, readers! Great news, "Low Lays the Devil in Me" will now be getting updates as soon as early next week. Thank you for being patient. For those that didn't know, I was spending my writing time getting about 50k words written of the "Tethered" CaitVi rewrite that I did. I felt bad that I abandoned the old version for the rewrite and wanted to make it up to those who liked that story by giving them a lot of updates. 50,000 words in 15 days I feel like definitely made up for it 😂

This means I will now be alternating between "Low Lays the Devil in Me" and "Tethered." To be honest, though, I don't think it'll take me too much longer to get the last of "Devil" out since there's maybe about 6ish (?) chapters left of the story. We'll see how that goes (I always underestimate how long a fic will be, it seems 😂). Anyways, fret not! I will begin writing the next chapter of "Devil" tomorrow 🙌🏻

Next chapters gets a little dark, but not any darker than the show does. Don’t worry, no one dies but I’m putting my poor babies through it and I have no one to hate but myself for it 😭

Damn it all. I am so torn. I don't really want to rewrite "Tethered," but Caitlyn's journey throughout Runeterra that she experienced is such a cool idea that to waste it on an exposition or even just a flashback chapter upsets me. And it's inspiring me to do a whole new story with full world building and exploring the magic of Runeterra that would explain the tether more.

I am deeply, deeply tempted to rewrite the story and have it be alternating perspectives between Vi and Caitlyn and change some things now that I know where the story is going to have it make more sense. Ugh!

Edit: I also know that a lot of people really like this story and I would hate to disappoint them, but I honestly think I could write a much better version of it that would be much more satisfying.

If anyone is wondering, a great album to listen to while reading "Low Lays the Devil in Me" is the official soundtrack to "Candela Obscura" by Colm R. McGuinness. It's definitely good for a more seedy underbelly in a steam punk Victorian era setting, which is perfect for this fic's grittier scenes. Plus it's just dope as hell. I've listened to it on repeat when writing Caitlyn working as "Officer Kiramman."

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Candela Obscura (Official Show Soundtrack)

RAHHH i don’t want to finish Heart Made of Glass,, but in the best way possible🥺 coming across this fic has been like a blessing, it’s got all of the cute interactions and worldbuilding i didn’t know i needed. usually i don’t commit to unfinished fics right away, but your hard work deserves more than just a kudos and a praise. it’s also been the most invested i’ve been in a fic, always reading the new chapter the second i get the notification and literally going out of my way to recommend this fic to others when i can 🤭🤭

overall i just wanted to say thank you for such an amazing fic!! im very excited to read the rest, just sad that this part is over yk😪 i hope you have an amazing day/night, i can’t wait to read more of your writing :)))

Thank you so much!!!😭😭 I'm so glad you loved it!! You are all so kind to me 💜💜

Ch. 8: Promises and Declarations "Tethered" CaitVi Fanfic

“I don’t want to lose you,” she quietly confessed. Caitlyn’s eyes grew incredibly soft and her brow drew down in mournful understanding. “Oh, darling,” she whispered and pulled Vi into her. Vi crawled into Caitlyn’s lap as the other girl entangled her fingers in Vi’s hair and ran her hand up and down her back. “You won’t. Just because we get rid of the tether doesn’t mean we have to stop seeing each other.” Vi let out a watery scoff. “Cait, I’m just some trencher from the Undercity. You’re a councilor’s daughter.” “I don’t care, Violet,” Caitlyn replied tersely. “I’m not going to let the divide between our cities take you away from me. Not after this. I promise, I refuse to allow it.”

Tethered - Chapter 8 - caitlynkirammansrifle - Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021) [Archive of Our Own]

Vi and Caitlyn finally discuss the tether and make a promise to one another.

Thank the gods Caitlyn and Vi are still togheter

Haha there’s plenty of drama in this political/espionage intrigue story. Besides, navigating a relationship with all the shit that’s going down is way more interesting than breaking them up.

"The Harrowing" New CaitVi Pirate AU Fanfic

After being orphaned and left to fend for themselves, Vi and her sister, Powder, stowed away on a ship to leave the oppressive laws of Piltover for the freedom of the high seas. Years later, Captain Vi “Stone Fist” has her own ship, crew, a port to call home, and a reputation as one of the most feared pirates on the ocean—a reputation that has earned her the ire of Commander Caitlyn Kiramman. Caitlyn seeks to end this so-called Golden Age of Piracy and bring peace to the waters near her home. Caitlyn’s goal is forcibly deferred when her and Vi’s bitter rivalry must give way to a reluctant partnership as the crews of ships throughout the seas are mysteriously vanishing, leaving empty vessels floating eerily in the ocean. The Council of Piltover and the pirate haven of Bilgewater have called a truce to join forces to uncover what is causing the disappearances and put an end to it once and for all. Vi and Caitlyn are ordered by their respective leaders to work together to end this dark plague before it spreads to every corner of the globe. Can the two set aside their differences to save their homes and their people? Or will their rivalry lead to the end of life on Runeterra as they know it?

The Harrowing - Chapter 1 - caitlynkirammansrifle - Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021) [Archive of Our Own]

The prologue and first chapter are out. 8,000 words of our brand new adventure, and I do mean brand new! This will be very different than the other fics I've written for CaitVi. Hope you enjoy!

Hi! I just started reading your fic today and I am currently on chapter 20. I just love the way you write Cassandra. I came for the CaitVi but fell in love with Cassandra. I didn't realize you were also on Tumblr so I got even more excited! Thank you for writing and I can't wait to read more :)

Thank you so much! A lot of people seem to like her, which makes me happy 🥰 And holy cupcake did you fly through it if you got through 20 chapters in one day! Haha this is not a short fic. And I don’t post anything on tumblr outside of this, since I made this side blog specifically for this fic, but I will share some ramblings about writing it on here. Welcome aboard 💜💜💜

So it’s been an insane week at work and I haven’t had much time to write Low Lays the Devil in Me. Hopefully I can get some done tomorrow and Tuesday (my weekend) 🤞🏻🤞🏻