Thanks for the comments in regards to CTNP.
I'll make the best of whatever comes out of this. There are always options, no matter what the outcome. The idea right now is to further probe SE with communications to see if there are further responses or indications that anything could ever come of it. The Japanese mindset is very different than what we're used to. Sometimes "no" doesn't mean "never" (except when coming in the form of a C&D, of course). Sometimes they push back so as to gauge persistence and determine how serious a person really is about a particular venture. My objective is to determine if any of these tactics are being played here. While trying to figure that out, yes, I will continue working on the novel.
As always, I will be sure to keep everyone updated through ChronoTrigger.info and Zeality.
