Okie remember reading Chapter 1 && definitely thought I commented - wanted to say ...close to one month out from these events & it feels like an eternity has passed. yet not.
Lovely chapter and a great transition.
Chapter 2 showed the fall-out from that moment and the trajectory the story takes. Love that you mentioned so many things that we wanted to see and still desire to see happen. A healthy progression forward with Imlie told to slow down and evaluate her experiences.
Enjoyed the connection to mythology!
"She reminded him of Alcestis, who was deceived by her beloved husband Admetus when he gladly traded her life for his despite of telling her how much he loved her and when her life was spared by the Apollo her anger at her husband's betrayal resulted in her being silent for the rest of her life and so like her she was subjecting herself to darkness for that disgusting man. "
It definitely fits! Thankfully, it seems Imlie (within the show) has moved on from Adi and is now hung up on the Ts LOL.
Not sure if you'll continue this story but I enjoyed it!