Faint Hearted

The romance and fantasy elements felt seamlessly intertwined, but I'm curious whether the magic system or relationship dynamics came first in the planning.

While I loved the rich details, some parts felt a bit slow compared to the action. Was that intentional to deepen the setting?

Their conflicting feelings and decisions added depth, but I wonder what led to that particular characterization — was it based on personal experience or a common fantasy trope?