Quote Originally Posted by Eakin View Post
It is for me. I wrote a scene in my fic beating up on Fluttershy a bit, and afterwards I actually felt guilty. Empathy is a good sign that you're creating a character that feels real (at least to you). But how attached are we talking about here?
Just...attached. Like, I don't mind if one of my main characters breaks a leg or is sent comatose or discorded. I just feel sorrow at the fact that their story will end and I can't really stand that.