Hammock described the process of writing the story as a "heady task" since he had to respect Halo fans' knowledge of the characters and canon, ensuring that "characters that [the fans] know as a part of themselves are portrayed aptly". These difficulties were mitigated by the knowledge that fans were not as intimately connected to the history of the character of Rtas as they were to the likes of the Master Chief; this allowed ample room to expand 'Vadumee's background in sync with the Halo canon while permitting the writer to "bring something new to the table".
Hammock described the process of writing the story as an "exciting undertaking" since he had to honor Halo fans' familiarity with the characters and canon, guaranteeing that "characters they consider a part of themselves are depicted accurately". These challenges were eased by the understanding that fans were not as closely associated with Rtas's history as they were with figures like the Master Chief; this provided sufficient space to develop 'Vadumee's background in harmony with the Halo canon while enabling the writer to "contribute something new".