User blog comment:Astar Goldenwing/Cripple/@comment-2142396-20150416165605

@Verity: Yep, anybeast would seem nice compared with Viscum... And I'm glad you like Farl.

@Segalia: Farl and Kyle friendship is one of my favourite parts of the story. Yes, Farl was quite lonely before Kyle appeared, though he wouldn't have agreed to train him if it wasn't for Viscum. Not because he is mean, but because he views it as a waste of time. I'm glad that you liked Kyle's trick! After all, if your official position is 'seer apprentice', why don't you use it?

@Vaylayna: Thanks, I put some effort into Farl's background. I wanted it to be something typical for a vermin, not overly dramatic but not exactly the happiest childhood. And yes, Razorclaw and Armata. I tried to hint at things, but rereading the story now I see it came out pretty abrupt. Let's just say that Farl knows the dynamics of the crew much better. No, Armata doesn't know about Naita; I think nobeast except for Viscum, Ermine and maybe several older crewbeasts knows of Razorclaw's family.

@Spirea: Thanks for in-depth comment! Yeah, Farl is very easy-going character, and he never hesitates about saying what he thinks. Well, Farl never was happy to have Viscum as the boss, but he knows what happens to her enemies... I like to think of Razorclaw and Viscum as being on two opposite verges of evil. And yes, Kyle is always going to rely more on his quick-thinking than on strength or skill. Aww, I'm glad you noticed it - the chapter title was indeed planned to have double meaning.

@Sayna: Yes, the friendship between Farl and Kyle is certainly an odd one, but hopefully it will work out. And right you are, Connie may have a plan, but communicating it to Kyle is going to be difficult. According to Rumba, a knowledge of fish scaling is never needless. ;) Armata... I really like the storyline I planned out for her; hope you guys will like it as well!