Is it an issue with the L293D?

ive tripple-checked, init variable, set pin, set to output, and turn to full
load.

wire coresponds to initialized variable, and goes to proper control pin on the shield,

even the shield recognises that it is recieving a signal to move the motor, as it lights with an indicator light.

im pretty sure i said all that already, but, okay. was just trying to save the time that i already spent. even the indicator led that shows the board is being controlled properly lights up at the appropriate time.

I will check the connectivity between the port and the chip i guess, thank you.