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Another very well written chapter, and yet the plot thickens again. Tears... that scares me. :)

Oh Raoul will be so pissed at Katze. Not only did he see with his own eyes, from the eyes of the one held, but he was also pistol whipped by Donovon and taken away when he made clear that he wouldnt leave. Lots to answer for.

Now what did the Ruby do to get a personal visit from Iason? i'm guessing the way the chapter ended it wasnt to kick back talk about old times and have a few drinks and not saying hello when he first arrived to the Queen couldnt have gotten have gotten him in so much trouble. The sands in his hourglass looks like its almost up. Cant wait for the next chapter!

U-hu ... quite the long chapter, but I liked it a lot. I must say I was very impressed with Raoul. I was expecting to see Katze turned into minced meat, but Sir Am's not your average Blondie, it seems. Equally surprised I was with Katze's confession ... he spilled it out, although one could have never expected that he would admit the truth, that it was Raoul he wanted, and not Admon. Grace to Admon, Raoul had the live feed confirmation ;)

Now, Sir Niiro is going to get it good. Apparently, he is not as good as he thinks, but this is how things happen when one is over-confident. I am very curious to see what Iason will have to say about all the tantrums he thrown at the Auction. Katze is so cool, putting Niiro in place like that.

I am so glad that Niiro's plan, which we don't know exactly what it was, failed. Ajna did not succeed seducing Guy, and maybe it didn't help that she is so much like her brother, that the mongrel did not want her, after all, despite the seduction plan she was putting in motion. The only regret I have is that I didn't get to see Donovan getting it good from behind :D Guy can be so uncouth when he's himself, hi, hi.

I cannot wait for the next installment, it was one hell of a ride, and all worth it.

Until next time, have a nice life, dear author!

(28) Sadly this outcome doesn't surprise me, I had been thinking that there was a very good chance of Raoul reacting with violence since the elite really aren't used to controlling such strong emotions. When they're suddenly faced with those emotions they do tend to lash out, they remind me of children. Although it is amazing how quickly things can change from violence to Raoul suddenly apologetic and helpful, like they can just put aside what happened. I loved Katze's reaction, he just let go on Raoul without holding back or checking how he spoke :) You can tell how mad he was simply because despite the business he's in I don't think he's given to swearing much but when your that pissed off I don't think you care.

And comparing Raoul to a child is actually kind of funny later on when Katze was taking Raoul by the hand and trying to drag him out like some sort of recalcitrant child ^_^ But dear lord boys, brilliant move, assault a blondie by knocking him out cold *facepalm* you're so going to pay for that. I loved that Katze had that moment of wanting to hit Donovan back, seems Raoul isn't the only possessive/protective one^^

When Guy is alert he can be rather perceptive (frightening thought ;) although I get the feeling that if anyone were to look closely at Ajna they might not so easily be taken in. I said it before, she always seemed a little off in the way she acted. It's like she's studied how to act in a book but has no actual experience so nothing seems entirely genuine. Admon though is still a bit of an enigma, he's supposed to be working for Niiro but I wonder how much he truly cares about what happens with 'The Plan'. I hope Katze's right about him not necessarily wanting to bring him any harm, for some reason despite everything I don't want him to be all bad.

Gotta love Iason, he does have his moments (and very good timing^^). I wonder if Niiro realizes that he's in for a rough ride, the fact that Iason just took the ex-furniture's side over that of the elites must speak volumes (although it is Katze). I'm guessing Iason isn't at all pleased about Niiro and his shenanigans. Not wanting Raoul there is interesting though, wouldn't Iason be expecting him there unless he also wanted him gone too, but why? Things to ponder and wonder about till next chapter :)

I have to say you made me work this chapter, I actually had to look up Diaspora and now I'm trying to figure out how it relates to the story plus there's also your reference to rectification. When you put them together all kinds of interesting ideas start popping up ^_^

Another excellent chapter, I can't wait for more Iason I didn't realize just how little we've had of him till now. He's not my favourite character but he does certainly add something to a story :) Definitely looking forward to the confrontation between Iason and Niiro, next chapter's going to be good, I can already tell ;)

Oooo... cliffie. You never disappoint.

I don't know whether this is a review or more an analysis....so....

First, lets establish the rules...This is Amoi, not politically correct Western Civilizations, where violence happens behind closed doors This is Amoi, where such behaviour is the norm. . .So Raoul's actions are 'acceptable' and even understandable....once again in this universe. Donovan is upset by the damage to Katze's face, but not really irrate. He is most matter of fact about it. Truth be told this behaviour was not so far out of place so long ago in our own world .....before we became so politically correct....Infact, it would seem that it is only extreme uncontrolled violence that is looked down upon by the Blondies. Once again I am basing this on Raoul's reaction towards Iason after his treatment of Riki, a pet. It was the extremism that was the fault not the actual deed. But once again, this is Amoi.

Raoul realized what he did within seconds and stopped, unlike Iason, who's emotions take over completely as he goes in for the kill. So Katze is right and wrong at the same time. Raoul has the temper, but when it comes to Katze, he also has the restraint, that Iason lacks. The proof is, is that Katze is still standing and not only standing, but ripping Raoul to shreds....verbally.

Even though he was not a willing participant to Nii Nii's little wandering hand, the guilt was there when Katze called him on it. Oh yes, Sir Am should have pulled away sooner rather than sitting there like some awkward teen, not knowing what to do...And of course when does 'sex', stop being just 'sex' and something more? Raoul can consider Katze his possession, and therefore as his, should be his alone. You can say the same thing applies to pets. However, both Raoul and Iason need to know that 'their' mongrels care for them. Iason who should be more secure in that knowledge, to put it plainly isn't. His actions still show a basic insecurity/fear....so Admon is right in may ways. in his analysis of Raoul's actions.

Now what about Admon....I like Katze's idea of a serpent. Who's side is he really on? From the beginning, he always indicated that he would serve Katze loyally until his 'true' master showed up. Well he is here, but were his actions here only to save his own skin, or to give Raoul something to work with. Is he loyal enough to Katze, that he gave that knowledge to Raoul, knowing that it shows that his 'plan' to seduce failed miserably, and confirmed for Katze where his heart lie. That sex was now more than just sex.

Hell, even Guy knows the difference. We can drool and ogle all we want, but in the end we want to be with the one that makes it beyond just sex. The Irrational One, might bed hop, but just the fact that Donnie came to mind, shows where his emotions lay. And because his emotions are involved, he wasn't seduced by the 'bitch' sister. If anything, the hormones turned off, and the logic no one believes him capable of came into play. Sad though that he was left thinking, that no one thought of him as a prize catch except for Riki, and that was by default.....It would seem that he too isn't quite sure of Donovan's feelings, although he would like to be.

Infact I would say that emotion wise, the two couples parallel each other, the deviation being how they handle it, so it becomes a case of nature vrs nurture. The mongrel couple deal in a manner we recognize and understand. The Mongrel and the Elite, struggle to find balance due to their different perspectives of the world.

One last thing, for two people who are at odds with each other, both Katze and Raoul are very protective of each other. Katze can't get Raoul away fast enough, and his reaction to Donovan's clunking the Blondie on the head, well that really says it all. It is on par with Raoul squeezing that pastry to bits as he watched Katze being threatened by Iason before intervening.

So they are moving closer to the truth of their feelings....the only question is how will the truth affect or be affected by Sir Niiro's evil plan? Will Jupiter be the winner or are they both losers and a new day about to take place on Amoi?

::sigh:: next chapter please:: ::winks::

(27) Oh you are a wicked creature ;) but how much do I love Katze here, he had to know that Raoul would react emotionally but loved how in control he remained (even if it was just for show). So I'm thinking that this could go one of two ways, the obvious one where Raoul kills him ;) or the other where he decides to remind Katze of just who he belongs to *ponders* There's always a third, 'EP's Choice' but honestly I don't think it'll matter which one it is because it's definitely going to be good - I can't wait!^^

It really has been a long time that Raoul and Katze have been doing this dance, how in the world have they managed not to jump each others bones long before this ;) You also get to see how far back all of this grand scheme of Niiro's must have gone and isn't it interesting to find out that not only did Raoul know about the experiments but actively helped in the breaking of the rules. Seems Raoul has always been a bit of a rebel. And the first ones DNA was actually left on Amoi, I wonder how/why that came about?

With Niiro though it seems to be all about the shock value and show with him and knowing that only he knows truly what Katze is (yes Raoul must suspect something). I can see him relishing in the idea that everyone and specifically Iason have treated Katze as a servant and when he reveals who Katze truly is or what he represents they will be shocked to realize that this person they thought so beneath their notice is actually so far above them (in a manner of speaking). I'm assuming that goes to the chapter title, this will turn everything they believe upside-down and start them down a very different path. Whether I've got that right or not this is definitely quite the scheme you've got going here, I do love a story with a great plot ^_^

Last couple little things, I love that the First One was a woman, of course she somehow managed to create a world even more dominated by men than I think ours ever was, I'm guessing that was not her intention. And the other thing that stood out was that out of all of them it was Donovan who almost created an international incident, it seems no one is able to stay out of trouble.^^

I can see why you liked this chapter, it was rather good and the next one is going to be just as good I can tell :) Hope you have a great week.^^

I was a little confused at first. It took me a moment to realize you were going back to when Katze and Raoul first became bound to each other. But that is an evil cliffie, jealous blondie is never good. Sheleeta

Holy Crap? That's an understatement! Katze, you are in trouble! Run, baby, run! Shit, you brought it on yourself, b**ch!

You are evil, truly evil, for leaving us like this, but I guess this is the way the cookie crumbles ;) I bet I will not be the only one almost screaming at the screen, right this moment. You have a gift, lady!

On the other hand, I was really happy to see Niiro's girl stopped in her tracks, just when she was about to catch Guy. Donovan was on his way, uh, I guess he was no longer wishing to admire the woman's breasts, seeing his lover was on the line for her mischief.

It was lovely how you took us back in the days, when Raoul and Katze met, especially since I loved (and expected) Raoul to be attracted by Katze a very long time ago. Katze is one hell of a guy, even then, a castrate and a teenager, he still had his own thoughts and dreams, and, I guess, despite everything, this is what makes Raoul so hot under the collar. That, and the narcissistic tendency of the Blondie to be genuinely admired and desired, something that Katze does not know how to hide, even conscious of his position as Furniture.

So, he was reading Mom's books? That makes me wonder ... Does Katze have any clue about his own provenience? Did his sharp mind see behind the veil of smoke covering his eyes? Raoul knows, or at least suspects, right from the start, which makes for at least part of the appeal.

I've just realized that I forgot to comment on something from the previous chapter, and maybe it's something that no one commented on. Raoul realizes that Katze and him are from two different worlds, when the dealer has to stay away from the party, because of his position in society. How is Raoul gonna make this work? He may love Katze, but he's not like him, at least not in the eyes of others. On the other hand, Sir Niiro is on the same level, something that the others will have more reasons to accept. Not that Raoul will bend over for the sake of others, but he's still Elite, right?

"She gave us Amoi." Katze says, and despite the Elite POV, this is the truth.

Until next time, dear author, have a nice life!

Surprisingly enough, now that we’ve been given a bit of history on how Katze and Raoul met, I find I’m saddened by what I’ve discovered. Because at that point in time, where Raoul first see’s the young Furniture, he sees a boy of Summer and Light. And yet somewhere along the line the boy vanished and in his place is a man of Autumn, almost Winter, in fact, who lives in shadows and clings to the darkness. A man who is known for being cold and collected amongst his underlings and peers. Even the enjoyments are now done in shadows. Surely there has to be more here than Iason, the scar and then sending him out to control the Black Market to destroy the boy so completely. But perhaps that is another tale..

Getting back to this one, I am not surprised that there is a resemblance between Katze and Katzen. I don’t think anyone is. However, I think Raoul is barking up the wrong tree. I don’t think Niiro had a hand in this. It wouldn’t surprise me if Katze’s people, have kept their ‘history’ alive in stories that have grown into myth. Legends that have a basis of truth behind them. Which would explain why Katze has gone back to Guardian to check out old records. That little fact, was thrown into the mix a few chapters back. A small remark by Raoul, I think, but it now makes sense. It would seem the Man of Autumn still has the same curiosity and perhaps more determination and nerve than the boy of Summer to discover his origins. Katze would be a decendent, and Niiro would have realized this straight away, and taken away some samples to compare to the ones that Raoul had gotten for him. However, Raoul is nonplussed as he assumes that all Mongrels are thick as bricks as well as uneducated. I would guess again whoever had a hand in raising Katze also belonged to a group that still kept learning alive. Rather like certain groups today who go to ‘secret’ schools to learn basic skills such as reading and writing because they are not allowed to have this knowledge freely.

Raoul has been thrown for a loop, because what he sees doesn’t fit his belief system. Hence the need to go into full Blondie mode and put the Furniture back in his place. And let’s make it clear here, yes Raoul is attracted to the physical beauty of the young Furniture, but if that’s all it was, then once scarred the interest would have died. Raoul is attracted to the mind within. Right from the beginning, he has tried to understand what is going on in Katze’s head.

But for the moment lets return to the present. Niiro confirms that Raoul has always been interested in the ‘defective specimen’ and I am sure that means he has always been waiting on the sidelines, steaming away as his ‘intelligence and beauty’ is ignored for a common furniture. Of course the ‘fun’ is about to begin as he points out, that this regard doesn’t seem to be returned, sending Raoul on the hunt.

Yes, for a split second, the truth of what happened is before Raoul and with a few choice words, we are told to stay tuned....same bat time, same bat channel to see what happens next. Hope you won’t keep us waiting to long....:)