Um... there's one more thing...
*grumbles under her breath*
*shuffles forward*
Ahem.
So. I’ve been told I have to do this publicly.
Yes, this here is my public penance, as demanded by the victim of my dumb-assedness.
First up?
To Kevin Bartolotta: I, Coddiwomple, take back all the snarky comments about that episode last summer (remember that?) when a certain story of mine was outed by a certain well-meaning, kind, talented, and charming beta reader. From this day forward, I will be barred from referring to said incident (which is a shame, since yanking your tail was one of the purest, most innocent joys of my life).
Why, you may ask?
Because I (well-intentioned, usually harmless Coddi!) did a, well,
similar thing to a different, actually innocent victim.
To Dread Pirate Rabbits: I was delighted to beta your story, but like the babbling doofus I am, I neglected to keep my guard up (as one should, at all times!) in conversation with that sneaky dog and accidentally let slip a hint. And then, like the unprincipled scallywag he is, he hopped immediately onto the board and matched you with your story. No hesitation! No ethics, no morals, so sense of fair play!
Just like a true Sisyphuser.
I’m so sorry, DPR. I
fell victim to psychological manipulation am a big dumb-dummy head.