[Hereafter] Chapter CCLVIII: The Secret Path (Patreon)

This one was a pain to title, but eventually, I settled on this. There's an extra hidden meaning in it, but I was a bit obtuse about that, so I won't be surprised if no one realizes my intentions on that front.

That confrontation was inevitable, of course, but it wound up taking up more space in this chapter than I meant for it to. They might be done for now, but don't be surprised if they take metaphorical potshots at each other every now and again. The only way they know how to deal with their mistakes is by looking away.

EDIT: Moving down all the way. 10/24/26