Yeah, sorry, but this isn't a new chapter. Fear not, though, because I'm not cancelling the story. Problem is, I've been stuck on a certain part of the next chapter, and the frustration has incited a bit of a writer's block and an overall lack of inspiration at the moment.

Thankfully, I've got a rough outline of how several of the next chapters will go. However, the progression of the plot for the foreseeable future is primarily based on exposition and dialogue, and while I believe I'm at least fair at it, linguistic skills aren't my forte.

Therefore, I've decided to search for a beta, and I hope there's someone willing among my dear readers. The only qualifications I have are that the beta must, in their humble (or not so humble, either or) opinion, have superior skill in writing dialogue and narrative. Good grammar skills are implied. Furthermore, the beta would have to be informed of and accept the general route and tone the story will take, as I'd rather avoid any disagreements or misunderstandings in that department down the line.

And that's pretty much it. Sorry for any of you who were hyped up when the update appeared on your fav/follows list. I'll try to do better in the future.