User blog comment:MichaelDiaz101/A New Arrival: Chapter 3/@comment-26358727-20171211202555

Firstly, I don't think you're rusty at all.

In fact, for not having written in some time and throwing yourself completely into a brand new project, this is superb. James has a strong voice, both as a character and as a narrator, and you really capture the juvenile dramatics of a teenager's perspective on the world.

I'm also really interested in the relationships that James is forming with other students and staff. Of the ones we've seen so far, I'm the most curious about Darrion because I'm still trying to figure him out. He seems tough, completely capable of handling his own, and he owes nothing to James. Could it be his background that's made him relatable? Or is he simply looking for someone to manipulate, as Gary had?

I can't wait to see where you take the story from here, but as always there's no rush for an update. I just hope you'll stick with it because the story shows a lot of promise, and your work is always such a pleasure to read. ( :