read the instructions on the freaking box

When the error message says "there's a problem with the server", it may just be there there is a problem with the server.

You don't need to go through my code looking for the problem. The system would tell me in no uncertain terms if there was a problem with my code.

And if there is a problem with my code, perhaps it would make sense to first CHECK THAT THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE SERVER before looking for an alternative?

the story isn't working

I don't know if it's a problem of tone, or if I just can't find the rhythm of the story, but it's extremely frustrating and really worrying considering it's due in just over two weeks.

I've rewritten this section So Many Damn Times and I still feel like it isn't reading quite right.

I don't know. Maybe I need to go watch the movies again. Or something.

In lieu of writing, I'd take sleep.

so...having watched that gag/alternate start/ending reel...

I can now expect more fic in which Maria Hill is a Boss? Yes? YES?

(Oh, who am I kidding. It'll all be badly written. And the stuff that isn't will be Maria/Coulson. Which, while kinda cute, is not my thing.)

Le sigh. Me and fandom; we do not play well together.