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RegularViewer: this is the most professional pack announcement I've ever seen
HolidayVibes: literally setting new standards
CalliesCrossed: Omega creator here - went public with my pack 6 months ago. Michelle is doing this PERFECTLY. Transparency wins. So proud of you!
Callie's comment in chat made my eyes burn with tears.
"That's Callie Cross in chat," I said, my voice slightly thick. "She's one of my clients, actually, and she went public with her pack bond earlier this year. Callie, thank you for the support."
CalliesCrossed: You've supported me for years. Now I get to support you! Also, to anyone worried about ethics - Michelle is THE MOST ETHICAL manager I've ever worked with. Pack bond doesn't change that.
CozyFan22: CALLIE CROSS IS HERE
HolidayVibes: omegas supporting each other I'm crying
StreamSniper: this is amazing actually
We spent the next thirty minutes answering questions from chat, about how we met, about the pack bond formation, about our professional protocols, about everything. The questions were mostly supportive, curious, genuine.
Yes, there were some negative comments. Some people questioning our ethics. Some suggesting this would end badly. Some omega-phobic remarks that Dex banned immediately.
But overwhelmingly? Support. Understanding. Celebration.
"We're going to wrap up soon," Lucas said eventually. "But before we do, I want to say something." He looked at me, and through the bond I felt his love and pride. "Michelle is the bravest person I know. She's spent years fighting for omega representation in this industry. Building a company that proves omegas can be objective, professional, successful. And now she's fighting the next battle, proving that pack bonds don't negate any of that. That you can be both."
He turned to the camera. "So if you take anything from this stream, take this, Michelle is brilliant. She's professional. She's ethical. And she's my manager and my omega and I'm lucky to have her in both roles. Anyone who questions that doesn't understand what real professionalism looks like."
My eyes were definitely tearing up now.
CozyFan22: LUCAS I'M CRYING
HolidayVibes: HE LOVES HER SO MUCH
RegularViewer: this is the most wholesome thing I've ever seen
CalliesCrossed: PROUD OF YOU BOTH
"Thank you all for being here," I said, trying to keep my voice steady. "For listening. For your questions. For your support. This is scary and new and we're figuring it out as we go. But we're committed to doing it right, with transparency and ethics and professionalism. Thank you for being part of our community."
"Cozy Crew for life," Lucas added, squeezing my hand. "We'll see you all at the regular stream time tomorrow. Thank you."
"Ending in three... two... one..." Dex counted down.
The cameras shut off.
And I completely fell apart.
Lucas pulled me into his arms and I sobbed into his shoulder, all the fear, the stress, the adrenaline of the last five hours pouring out at once.
"You did it," Lucas murmured into my hair. "You were perfect. So brave. So professional. So absolutely amazing."
Through the bond, I felt Ro and Dex joining us, surrounding me with their presence.
"The chat response was overwhelmingly positive," Ro said. "Ninety-two percent positive sentiment based on my quick analysis. Callie's comments helped tremendously. Several other creators came in to support you."
"Your phone's going to explode with messages," Dex added. "But Michelle, you did it. You controlled the narrative. You showed the industry what professional transparency looks like."
I pulled back, wiping my eyes. "The ethics committee?—"
