What a frustratingly good story. I have been a sucker for the falsely accused stories ever since the clone wars did it, but I always feel bittersweet about such stories. They ultimately have a sour end in some way, even if the truth comes out. But the journey of getting there is so emotional because you feel for both sides in it, knowing that manipulation is what brought things there and neither side is really the evil one. 

You did a stellar job capturing that here. At first, I hated Bridget a lot. "How can she even do this to her friend?" Then we got her side of the story and you say "well, of course she is doing this." But then as things progress and you learn of some major facts, you can't help but get really upset with Aegis for overlooking the fact that Nathaniel Tyler was the kid of the parents who were eaten by Lexi's mother...like HOW did that get overlooked? How poor was that investigation, that a fact like that was missed? 

I think the story became mature with Nathaniel's outburst during his talk with Bridget. Because you realize he was right. The Omegas really do have a savior complex and do not know what is right every single time. They are not gods. Even though many seem to want to be. Of course, there are exceptions to that, but I think their hubris will lead to more conflict in the future entries in this universe. 

I doubt I will find any of the following stories in this Omegas universe nearly as compelling as this one, and that is saying a lot with how obsessed I was with Consequences. Quite the remarkable universe Ackbar started and you have really grown here. Can't wait to catch up with it all!

I didn’t expect to enjoy this nearly as much as I did. The best ways size played into Lucy’s blindness, the extremely bittersweet return of probably my favorite characters in this universe, and the extremely cathartic way the family was treated. Lucy is truly quite the sight to behold, and I can only imagine how she would be as an omega. I absolutely love her way of doing things. Maybe makes me like Jenna a bit more now. 

Finally got around to catching up on this. Loving it so far! Wasn't sure what to think about a prequel/sequel, but it sure does add a lot to the world and to Valerie and Alban pre-parenthood. I wonder if this story will end with her learning she is pregnant with Belena?

This is a fantastic start! It is incredibly well written and knowledgeable with some extra details on air conditioners. I feel like I know more now than I ever did about those things. Looking forward to a G/t story! Rarely see that here! 

Love this premise! I think it's overdue for me to check out "We Help Each Other Get By"

Wow, so in one weekend I got Stranger Things season 4, Obi-Wan Kenobi, then popped in here for this gem! Absolutely love the premise for both stories going on, especially with Valdan. Quite an interesting development with Marigal, and I'm looking forward to seeing where she goes as the story progresses. 

Extremely impressive short story. Many thoughts, let’s get into it. 

I am impressed with the detailed surgery performed in chapter 3, and it looks like either you did extensive research or have that kind of knowledge already. And enough knowledge to creatively use it with the size difference just adds to this. I love it, and it’s definitely the highlight here. 

The theme here is also fantastic and quite similar to Magna Gratia, but different questions are brought up here. Is it ever wrong to deny help to someone who does evil things? Is someone an evil person based on what they do and is there redemption in that? Having it revealed that the Gulli owns a Lilli really adds a whole new layer to the fear our protagonist has. Typically you would say that you should help anyone, that is the good thing to do, but she treats his kind as property. Does that make her less worthy of care and having her life spared? So much to discuss there, and I love how that is tapped into. Would love to have that explored either in a sequel to this or have that included in Magna Gratia. 

Overall, fantastic and would love to see more short stories that delve into concepts Magna Gratia won’t or can’t.

Silly me, forgot my rating!

As stated in my review for chapter 12, I believe this chapter alone deserves a review.

Getting to see Nick open up about his tragic backstory is just so well done here. The emotions are raw, and it feels freeing for him to be able to speak without fear of repercussion. He is allowed to feel here, and where he is coming from is understandable and quite relatable. I'd love to see it broken down more in the future, perhaps seeing how he can help others who might be like him. I'm sure there is no shortage of Lillis who have the same story. 

How Jeannine handles it is also fantastic. Honestly, as sad as the chapter is, it's also super uplifting to see the emotions handled well, and I'm excited to see how other characters develop. These moments are critical to the worldbuilding in this story, and I can't get enough of it!