User blog comment:SodaCat/Style Chapter 7: Vacant Beds/@comment-26358727-20150716163930/@comment-26358727-20150717005016

Yes, I think that's one of my favourite things about Hal, too. A lot of the other characters have a much deeper underlying story, but I'm not necessarily sure Hal does. Sure, he's got problems coping with his emotions - that's something he admits to - but I don't think his story can be elaborated on in a way as deeply profound as some of the other characters. And it certainly wouldn't become as dark.

However, you're absolutely right about Alexis; she's so up and down throughout this entire ride. I'd love to see her level out a little bit in the future, but I suppose that's all part of the ride (  And there's nothing wrong with building up a character's bad side to break it down.  I know you intend to de-villainize Lola within this story, but seeing as it's told dominantly from Alexis' perspective, we have to be able to see Lola's fall and rise from Alexis' eyes.  And I think you're going to handle that well! ( :