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April 5, 2010 at 12:00 AM
Agh! More, more. You're writing is amazing and the back story you created was so very believable. Kudos...
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April 5, 2010 at 12:00 AM
(23) That was quite a lot of science at the beginning there, either you did a fair amount of research or you're a bit of a science geek yourself ;) either way it's always nice to see an author take the time to do the little extras. You could have just skimmed over what Lambda was doing and really who would have known but I love that you take that extra bit of time.^^
Loved Mr and Mrs Wolf they have a real ease between them, they seem like a really great couple :) Seeing what Katzen was expecting Amoi to become I wonder what she would think of it now, I have a hard time thinking this is what they were trying to achieve. On a side note during that first part of the story at the beginning of one of the paragraphs you used Katze when I'm sure you meant Katzen, sorry I can't remember exactly where but I thought you would want to know.^^
We keep getting hints of Katze's past, little bits of information and yet it seems like we don't know anything. Well to be more precise we don't know enough, either way it's driving me mad I want to know more :) It's amazing just how well Katze is becoming in reading Raoul but Raoul isn't so bad at that game himself, they've become very in tuned with each other. Katze's demand for chocolate was too funny and Raoul was being rather indulgent it was very cute, must be driving Deek mad *snicker* at least he redeemed himself a smidge by bringing hot chocolate without even being asked.
I love how part of the connection between the beginning and the end was made by chocolate (well and redheads & doctors)^^ But of course we can see that the connection is much more than that, it brings me back to the whole soulmate idea which after this would seem to be possible. The idea of their souls being reborn to meet up that much later and under such a different circumstances is very appealing I admit. But this is a universe of science and part of me wonders if Katzen's DNA or that of her son's didn't somehow ended up being used on Amoi and passed down but how would that have even occurred. Such an interesting history you've got going on here, can't wait to find out more ^_^
Happy Easter hun! Hope you had a wonderful holiday *hugs*
Loved Mr and Mrs Wolf they have a real ease between them, they seem like a really great couple :) Seeing what Katzen was expecting Amoi to become I wonder what she would think of it now, I have a hard time thinking this is what they were trying to achieve. On a side note during that first part of the story at the beginning of one of the paragraphs you used Katze when I'm sure you meant Katzen, sorry I can't remember exactly where but I thought you would want to know.^^
We keep getting hints of Katze's past, little bits of information and yet it seems like we don't know anything. Well to be more precise we don't know enough, either way it's driving me mad I want to know more :) It's amazing just how well Katze is becoming in reading Raoul but Raoul isn't so bad at that game himself, they've become very in tuned with each other. Katze's demand for chocolate was too funny and Raoul was being rather indulgent it was very cute, must be driving Deek mad *snicker* at least he redeemed himself a smidge by bringing hot chocolate without even being asked.
I love how part of the connection between the beginning and the end was made by chocolate (well and redheads & doctors)^^ But of course we can see that the connection is much more than that, it brings me back to the whole soulmate idea which after this would seem to be possible. The idea of their souls being reborn to meet up that much later and under such a different circumstances is very appealing I admit. But this is a universe of science and part of me wonders if Katzen's DNA or that of her son's didn't somehow ended up being used on Amoi and passed down but how would that have even occurred. Such an interesting history you've got going on here, can't wait to find out more ^_^
Happy Easter hun! Hope you had a wonderful holiday *hugs*
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April 4, 2010 at 12:00 AM
Yay! I love how you portray Katze and Raoul. Cant wait for more :D
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March 28, 2010 at 12:00 AM
Yes. You are perfectly right. That is a very evil end for a chapter. Very, very evil indeed.
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March 21, 2010 at 12:00 AM
(22) When Admon said that 'the ties that bind are ancestral' was that his convoluted way of calling them soul mates or is it more complicated than that, or have I missed the meaning entirely (always a possibility ;) Also I'm left wondering just how many Admons there's been and what's happened to them all, his role in everything gets more interesting every time we learn something new. Isn't it funny that it was actually Guy who figured out what Admon was doing first, now what to do with that information.
As to your Jupitar, despite images of it looking human it is still a machine with no real feelings and really no way to understand the deeper human parts of us. Sometimes I think we may forget that because it presents itself in a feminine way or does things like the imagery but no matter what there really are limitations, I felt reading this you hadn't forgotten that this is a machine and not some benevolent god :)
Raoul and Iason honestly couldn't have been more terrifying if they had been screaming at each other, that cold and calculating would be terrifying. And to see Iason actually lose control just speaks to how putout he must feel right now, I wouldn't have wanted to be in Katze's spot not being able to do anything but unable to leave either. On the plus side Katze and Raoul were allowed to leave together and there was a promise of things to come between them, I don't know who I want to win that chess match more ;)
As for Riki and Iason when you read chapters like this it almost makes it understandable why they had to die at the end of AnK. In the world they live with the personalities they have you can't help but wonder if they ever could have lived happily together, everything about them is tragic. Course this is fanfic and lucky for us readers, the writers can have anything they want happen ^_^
To end on a much happier note, all your furniture have such personalities, Cal was so cute and easygoing I loved the interaction between him and Katze :) And it's funny that you should mention the number of chapters because honestly I had been wondering for awhile now if you'd be able to get everything in 25, I guess we'll have to wait and see :) That was a ridiculously long review, if not so well written but another good chapter and as always looking forward to more ^_^
As to your Jupitar, despite images of it looking human it is still a machine with no real feelings and really no way to understand the deeper human parts of us. Sometimes I think we may forget that because it presents itself in a feminine way or does things like the imagery but no matter what there really are limitations, I felt reading this you hadn't forgotten that this is a machine and not some benevolent god :)
Raoul and Iason honestly couldn't have been more terrifying if they had been screaming at each other, that cold and calculating would be terrifying. And to see Iason actually lose control just speaks to how putout he must feel right now, I wouldn't have wanted to be in Katze's spot not being able to do anything but unable to leave either. On the plus side Katze and Raoul were allowed to leave together and there was a promise of things to come between them, I don't know who I want to win that chess match more ;)
As for Riki and Iason when you read chapters like this it almost makes it understandable why they had to die at the end of AnK. In the world they live with the personalities they have you can't help but wonder if they ever could have lived happily together, everything about them is tragic. Course this is fanfic and lucky for us readers, the writers can have anything they want happen ^_^
To end on a much happier note, all your furniture have such personalities, Cal was so cute and easygoing I loved the interaction between him and Katze :) And it's funny that you should mention the number of chapters because honestly I had been wondering for awhile now if you'd be able to get everything in 25, I guess we'll have to wait and see :) That was a ridiculously long review, if not so well written but another good chapter and as always looking forward to more ^_^
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March 16, 2010 at 12:00 AM
Evil, evil ... ha, ha, ha ... It's just the kind of evil I like! You really do like to turn the tables, just when we thought to reach some kind of agreement, with all the actors in their places ... But, truly, we should have expected it, seeing that Admon is the ace up your sleeve, and you do not intend to bluff.
I am certainly drawn towards commenting the end of the chapter first, because it's the money shot (don't mind the pun). Now Raoul's feelings and intentions will really be put to the test, because Jupiter knows (and you :)) what happened to Katze! Admon is showing more and more of his true self, but his audience is below expectations so far (if we don't count Guy's wits, luckily good with numbers). Somehow the scene on the balcony reminded me of "The name of the rose", with its mystique (but maybe because of Admon's cloak, that resembles the coat of a monk). He is, undoubtedly, preparing the advent of Sir Niiro in his special way, and it's bad omen, or so I feel it, as his incantations really gave me the creeps. Lambda 3000 knows it, too, but what exactly does it mean? I'm sure to find out if I stick around, right?
It's all gonna be brought to us in full circle, in good ol' zen tradition, as Admon's manifestations should really come clean in the end.
Now, about Iason ... Hell, the man should be punished! Touching Katze like that, although his dear friend Raoul cares for his ex-Furniture. Good point you made with Katze admitting he loved Riki and Iason, I'm sure he did, as it is shown in the anime, when he is the one crying at their death. And I'm sure he means he loved the idea of what Riki and Iason represent, also the individuals, but not in that sense, but in that of beings that are exceptional through the interaction between them. Only your Katze now knows more about love, because of Raoul, and Riki's pain shows that some things never change.
Can I end this review with a plea? Don't kill Katze, please! Let him be a little indisposed, I can live with that, but don't leave Raoul alone, or I will have to turn into an anime character to go and comfort him, and going from 3D to 2D is a pain!
Oops, forgetting something. The Irrational One has the hots for someone ... hi, hi, that loose tongue tells no lies.
Until next time, have a nice life!
I am certainly drawn towards commenting the end of the chapter first, because it's the money shot (don't mind the pun). Now Raoul's feelings and intentions will really be put to the test, because Jupiter knows (and you :)) what happened to Katze! Admon is showing more and more of his true self, but his audience is below expectations so far (if we don't count Guy's wits, luckily good with numbers). Somehow the scene on the balcony reminded me of "The name of the rose", with its mystique (but maybe because of Admon's cloak, that resembles the coat of a monk). He is, undoubtedly, preparing the advent of Sir Niiro in his special way, and it's bad omen, or so I feel it, as his incantations really gave me the creeps. Lambda 3000 knows it, too, but what exactly does it mean? I'm sure to find out if I stick around, right?
It's all gonna be brought to us in full circle, in good ol' zen tradition, as Admon's manifestations should really come clean in the end.
Now, about Iason ... Hell, the man should be punished! Touching Katze like that, although his dear friend Raoul cares for his ex-Furniture. Good point you made with Katze admitting he loved Riki and Iason, I'm sure he did, as it is shown in the anime, when he is the one crying at their death. And I'm sure he means he loved the idea of what Riki and Iason represent, also the individuals, but not in that sense, but in that of beings that are exceptional through the interaction between them. Only your Katze now knows more about love, because of Raoul, and Riki's pain shows that some things never change.
Can I end this review with a plea? Don't kill Katze, please! Let him be a little indisposed, I can live with that, but don't leave Raoul alone, or I will have to turn into an anime character to go and comfort him, and going from 3D to 2D is a pain!
Oops, forgetting something. The Irrational One has the hots for someone ... hi, hi, that loose tongue tells no lies.
Until next time, have a nice life!
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March 13, 2010 at 12:00 AM
Jupiter is a manipulative bitch. . . .and this is truly a case of nature vs nurture, with her attempting to stack the deck in her favor. She coolly acknowledges the ancient past's imprinting, and in her own way I believe has set up Iason as an experiment. Why else return Riki to him, and then let the warring fractions within his nature run riot. And then when it would seem that nature will triumph, she attempts to pull the plug, so that the findings will be false and nurture wins. Why else throw Sir Niiro in the mix at the precise point where Iason begins to reach within himself trying to find understanding. Yes definitely a manipulative bitch......
But once again, things seem to come out of nowhere...Why the question about Katze, and why point Iason in his direction. What does she know or suspect about Katze and his possible tie in with the Ruby, or is this just a case of she won't allow another Blondie of high rank to fall to these primitive emotions. Another puzzle for us to ponder while we sit back and wait.....
Ah....Guy....well the man is not known for being subtle....and if Donavon thought he was the one doing the claiming guess again....:) But I think the important part here is not so much Admon's taunts or the code he keeps spouting, but that at this point, Guy has ceased to be a buffoon of sorts and uses his strength to recognize what the puzzle is and solve it. He might not be able to read well, or keep his temper, but the man for all that has a logical mind when it comes to numbers and sequences. And in the world of science, this can play a very important part. Because as we know, everything even down to our DNA runs on code.
Katze's reaction to Iason....oh, that was significant.....A simple touch on the shoulder, that shows possession and ownership and Katze's instinct is to brush it away. He might 'belong' to Iason in some impersonal way, but to be touched by him, crosses that space to where Raoul takes possession. Katze's id recognizes that it is Raoul's right to touch him, and that Iason for all he claims ownership, has no business there.
And why that question?? Because surely it was instigated by Jupiter, that Iason was letting his household get away from him....one can't help wonder what would have happened if Raoul hadn't appeared at that moment.
Interestingly enough, even as Raoul attempts to protect Katze, Katze tries to do the same for him. Iason is no fool (well that is debatable at times...:) ) but facing a united front, who in a subtle way defy him brings out the violence that is never far behind this man. And I believe he offers violence to Katze, because even though Riki returned to him at Dana Bahn, he sees a difference in Katze and Raoul, which he and Riki do not even come close to. Jealousy, sour grapes, take your pick of the real emotion that was going through Iason at that point.
Raoul's reaction....well once again, things have changed...and Katze now is his to have and to hold, even if Iason 'own's him. . .
But it is Riki who brings it to a close. And this is where Jupiter's battlefield really lies. Because, Riki brings harsh truth to the table. No matter what they might whisper in the dead of night, he knows the nature of the man he is bound to, and will call him out each and every time.
Words and actions don't match up with Riki and Iason except once.....Riki says It fuckin' hurts Iason...and I don't believe he is talking about the physical pain, even though Iason brushes it off as such....That boy is talking about the pain in his heart. The conflict of what he feels for this man who loves him on one hand, and (because of nurture and Jupiter) hates him enough to try and destroy him.
Katze it seems has forgiven Raoul for the moment and even as we watch them move closer together, evil Miss EP throws in a cliffie....what is the significance of the double helix that brings Katze to his knees. Sounds like something that was discovered in Guardian or something from his past, perhaps a connection to that moment much earlier where he lost the plot after the prostitute was killed and Raoul took him in hand.
But more curious...Admon...shades of He who must not be named, the brand burns signaling a return...and it would seem that the connection between the Ruby and Katze is a dangerous one.. . And does this "Companion" of the Master also have a connection to our Kat.....
Well, you write a chapter, and I write insanely trying to understand all the twists and turns that just never reach the surface......
But I wll by pass buying the swamp...now if it was the Brooklyn Bridge........:)
Till next time.....and thanks again....
But once again, things seem to come out of nowhere...Why the question about Katze, and why point Iason in his direction. What does she know or suspect about Katze and his possible tie in with the Ruby, or is this just a case of she won't allow another Blondie of high rank to fall to these primitive emotions. Another puzzle for us to ponder while we sit back and wait.....
Ah....Guy....well the man is not known for being subtle....and if Donavon thought he was the one doing the claiming guess again....:) But I think the important part here is not so much Admon's taunts or the code he keeps spouting, but that at this point, Guy has ceased to be a buffoon of sorts and uses his strength to recognize what the puzzle is and solve it. He might not be able to read well, or keep his temper, but the man for all that has a logical mind when it comes to numbers and sequences. And in the world of science, this can play a very important part. Because as we know, everything even down to our DNA runs on code.
Katze's reaction to Iason....oh, that was significant.....A simple touch on the shoulder, that shows possession and ownership and Katze's instinct is to brush it away. He might 'belong' to Iason in some impersonal way, but to be touched by him, crosses that space to where Raoul takes possession. Katze's id recognizes that it is Raoul's right to touch him, and that Iason for all he claims ownership, has no business there.
And why that question?? Because surely it was instigated by Jupiter, that Iason was letting his household get away from him....one can't help wonder what would have happened if Raoul hadn't appeared at that moment.
Interestingly enough, even as Raoul attempts to protect Katze, Katze tries to do the same for him. Iason is no fool (well that is debatable at times...:) ) but facing a united front, who in a subtle way defy him brings out the violence that is never far behind this man. And I believe he offers violence to Katze, because even though Riki returned to him at Dana Bahn, he sees a difference in Katze and Raoul, which he and Riki do not even come close to. Jealousy, sour grapes, take your pick of the real emotion that was going through Iason at that point.
Raoul's reaction....well once again, things have changed...and Katze now is his to have and to hold, even if Iason 'own's him. . .
But it is Riki who brings it to a close. And this is where Jupiter's battlefield really lies. Because, Riki brings harsh truth to the table. No matter what they might whisper in the dead of night, he knows the nature of the man he is bound to, and will call him out each and every time.
Words and actions don't match up with Riki and Iason except once.....Riki says It fuckin' hurts Iason...and I don't believe he is talking about the physical pain, even though Iason brushes it off as such....That boy is talking about the pain in his heart. The conflict of what he feels for this man who loves him on one hand, and (because of nurture and Jupiter) hates him enough to try and destroy him.
Katze it seems has forgiven Raoul for the moment and even as we watch them move closer together, evil Miss EP throws in a cliffie....what is the significance of the double helix that brings Katze to his knees. Sounds like something that was discovered in Guardian or something from his past, perhaps a connection to that moment much earlier where he lost the plot after the prostitute was killed and Raoul took him in hand.
But more curious...Admon...shades of He who must not be named, the brand burns signaling a return...and it would seem that the connection between the Ruby and Katze is a dangerous one.. . And does this "Companion" of the Master also have a connection to our Kat.....
Well, you write a chapter, and I write insanely trying to understand all the twists and turns that just never reach the surface......
But I wll by pass buying the swamp...now if it was the Brooklyn Bridge........:)
Till next time.....and thanks again....
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March 13, 2010 at 12:00 AM
Cliffie! WAH! Ebil, ebil. :: sniffle ::
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March 7, 2010 at 12:00 AM
(21) I loved the whole, your not supposed to be different stop complicating my life *snicker* (don't you just hate it when someone doesn't conform ;) Also the conversation between the two showed such a wonderful understanding you have of all the characters their emotions and why they act the way that they do.
Deek throughout this is just such a brat but I like the subtle things he does (i think it speaks to my passive aggressive self^^) sneaky little bugger :) I seem to develop soft spots for furniture, even in your friend ainzfern's stories one of the character's I feel attached to is Deel - odd I know but I do have reasons :)
Then we're back to Guy and Donovan where everything's going fine and then Guy opens his mouth, maybe Donovan should invest in gags ;) Although to be fair Donovan does goad him on and if they couldn't banter and argue they probably wouldn't have nearly as much fun :) In the end they were just hot together and it almost felt they had stabilized a bit and maybe even reached a level of comfort. I love how you're having this relationship play out ^_^
I wonder what Raoul was hoping to gain by telling Katze about that extra tracker, the triumph of 'getting one over' seems to have been short lived plus Katze's going to want answers. Like why Raoul would do this but also why he would feel the need to watch over him, which I'm not sure Raoul really wants to say. After all this Katze still had to face Iason who we know doesn't miss anything right down to the smallest detail. I'm thinking the reason Iason didn't want Katze to see Riki was because he knows Riki would tell Katze what happened and I think Iason deep down is ashamed.
And on top of all this drama and the auction we now have this new elite and even a female thrown into the mix. So much going on and now a new mystery because you just know they're going to play a significant role later, very interesting development. Can't wait for the next update ^_^ Speaking of updates I'm sorry I missed reviewing your last one, my comp got sick and had to go to the doctors it wasn't because I stopped reading and I'm looking forward to reading more :)
Deek throughout this is just such a brat but I like the subtle things he does (i think it speaks to my passive aggressive self^^) sneaky little bugger :) I seem to develop soft spots for furniture, even in your friend ainzfern's stories one of the character's I feel attached to is Deel - odd I know but I do have reasons :)
Then we're back to Guy and Donovan where everything's going fine and then Guy opens his mouth, maybe Donovan should invest in gags ;) Although to be fair Donovan does goad him on and if they couldn't banter and argue they probably wouldn't have nearly as much fun :) In the end they were just hot together and it almost felt they had stabilized a bit and maybe even reached a level of comfort. I love how you're having this relationship play out ^_^
I wonder what Raoul was hoping to gain by telling Katze about that extra tracker, the triumph of 'getting one over' seems to have been short lived plus Katze's going to want answers. Like why Raoul would do this but also why he would feel the need to watch over him, which I'm not sure Raoul really wants to say. After all this Katze still had to face Iason who we know doesn't miss anything right down to the smallest detail. I'm thinking the reason Iason didn't want Katze to see Riki was because he knows Riki would tell Katze what happened and I think Iason deep down is ashamed.
And on top of all this drama and the auction we now have this new elite and even a female thrown into the mix. So much going on and now a new mystery because you just know they're going to play a significant role later, very interesting development. Can't wait for the next update ^_^ Speaking of updates I'm sorry I missed reviewing your last one, my comp got sick and had to go to the doctors it wasn't because I stopped reading and I'm looking forward to reading more :)
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March 6, 2010 at 12:00 AM
That was ... lovely, to say the least. I really, really love the way you portray Raoul Am in your AnK fic, I love him very much, although he is just a supporting character. He is not cold and unforgiving, such as Iason, and, even if, in the beginning of this story, he seemed to be too much of an arrogant prick, even by Blondie standards, I still found him to be different from Iason and his power play. The little details Katze notices about his "pairing partner" (thanks, Donnie, for pointing out the obvious!), are so so so touching! Raoul is himself, and that's a fact, with his little proclivities (again, by Blondie standards), and that is why Katze falls for him. I have read Barrie's review before posting my own, and I have to say that the lady is right about the fact that our two lovers confess their love, but without saying the words "I love you". We are also given a little bit of info about the fact that Raoul has always been interested in Katze, even long before their sexual trysts.
I do get the title, especially because of Katze's characterization of Iason. You could not put it better :) Iason is "obsessed, intrigued and in love" ... of course he is, that is why "he punishes". While the dynamic between Iason and Riki cannot be changed, with Raoul and Katze, we could have a different ending, and that gives hope, tremendous hope. I don't know how Raoul is going to pull it through, but he is not Iason, and that is the most important thing.
About Guy and Donovan ... that put a large smile on my face. Donovan is so cool! I mean, Guy, you really don't know who you are messing with! But the fact that my lovely ponytail (I like Guy, I don't know why, so don't throw things at me) is getting some good loving is cool, too! Yeah, baby, yeah! Donovan played him good and I loved that part!
Thank you for the great chapter, dear author!
I do get the title, especially because of Katze's characterization of Iason. You could not put it better :) Iason is "obsessed, intrigued and in love" ... of course he is, that is why "he punishes". While the dynamic between Iason and Riki cannot be changed, with Raoul and Katze, we could have a different ending, and that gives hope, tremendous hope. I don't know how Raoul is going to pull it through, but he is not Iason, and that is the most important thing.
About Guy and Donovan ... that put a large smile on my face. Donovan is so cool! I mean, Guy, you really don't know who you are messing with! But the fact that my lovely ponytail (I like Guy, I don't know why, so don't throw things at me) is getting some good loving is cool, too! Yeah, baby, yeah! Donovan played him good and I loved that part!
Thank you for the great chapter, dear author!