Characters: Mixed Together or Distinct Stories?

So this is just a though I've been having as I continue to write the next part. What became Part 14 and 15 started as one story that switched back and forth between characters. But due to length, I wanted to split it in two, so the logical split seemed like it should be divided between settings.

So my question is, which do you all prefer? Stories that follow just one set of characters, or stories that follow more than one? Neither answer would make updates come any faster or slower, so it's purly a question of taste. I'll leave a poll up top but feel free to leave comments.

Part 15 - Sophia and the Barbarian Horde

Part 15 - Sophia and the Barbarian Horde - PDF Version

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Part 15 Summary

Part 15 takes place around the end of December or so and is a story only about Sophia where she gets a shot at a new opportunity. Spoilers below.

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