Date: 07/06/10 11:44 pm Title: I: You've Got a Beginning and an End
(10 chapters in 4 months? Nice :D)
I think my friend mentioned she was reading this fic some time ago, and I just saw it on Recent, so yup.
And yay! This is real good. I very much appreciate people who utilize proper grammar and have a healthy vocabulary.
Author's Response: Ah, wow! Has it been four months? (!!) I feel ten chapters in four months is kind of slow, is it not? Then again, I can't possibly compare myself to those who update weekly or bi-weekly, those people are gods and I am beneath them. (u__u)
Oh your friend was reading? Oh welcome aboard! *clasps hands* I hope you're enjoying it, truly do. I do try to keep my writing fluid, lucid, and of course grammatically correct. I'm not some wicked professional as I wish to be, but I really do try my absolute hardest to be as fussy and meticulous with my stories as can be. (I'm pretty OCD. *sigh*)
Thanks for reading, and sending me this lovely review. I hope to see you back soon! =)
Date: 07/06/10 11:14 pm Title: X: You've Got to Be Dreaming
I am not sad to see that woman go AT ALL. And the paint scene was mean! lol I had to back up and go, WAIT. That wasn't real? Mannnn. And then I pouted, so. xD
Author's Response: Haha, no one is, it does seem! Karla was never intended to be an attractive character. Just an obstacle, and goodness, I, too, as the author will feel relieved now I can rid myself of her and her presence.
Oh my! *laughs* Was it cruel? Perhaps it sounds evil, but I did intend it like so. Afterall, half of it did happen. *giggles* Thanks for reviewing, and making me smile! =)
Date: 07/06/10 08:15 pm Title: X: You've Got to Be Dreaming
:3
I absolutely love this story, I actually made the gayest noise of my life when I realized it had been updated.
You are a seriously amazing and talented writer, I adore your narrative skills.
The characters you've made are perfect and the storyline, even if you are adding things in here and there, is flawless. I can see everything so clear and realistically in my head.
I hope you're well, and I'm sorry about you losing the other story :( that is a pain in the ass.
Author's Response: Oh my, did you? You're the second person to have squealed for this update, and while it sounds silly, goodness it makes me all giddy to know! ♥
Oh dear, do stop, you made me blush. (.____.) Your praise is too high, I'm not worthy. o.o huhuhu~ *doesn't know what to do with myself* I'm so humbled, flustered, albeit grateful for your words. *pats cheeks* Thank you for loving this story, because it brings me utmost joy.
Technology sure is a pain in the ass, don't I know it. I hated it for a while, but shit happens. *kicks harddrive* Bah. Anyways, thank you, thank you, thank you for your review and of course for reading this story! &9786; *sends hugs and sugary treats*
Date: 07/06/10 04:25 pm Title: X: You've Got to Be Dreaming
I've really been enjoying this story! And, I love how you're not rushing it at all. :)
The length of the chapters are great too. :)
Author's Response: I'm the Queen of Languid Love. xD As I've mentioned before (somewhere, not sure how many times and where), I wrote this with revenge in mind (not really but the thought did pass through my mind many a time), to all the stories out there that moved so quick it was sickening. No rushy~~ Life doesn't always work with a click. =P Totally happy you're enjoying the lengthy chapters, as well.
Thank you for reading and reviewing, and I hope to see you back soon!
Date: 07/06/10 02:47 pm Title: X: You've Got to Be Dreaming
She'll be doing Tom a favor really by leaving, it's more than obvious that relationship is doomed even if she doesn't. And good save on the "-ill," hee. Loved that Bill is on his thoughts like that.
And of course, I loved the dream, even if I wished it were real. Funny that Bill ended up mentioning that green wasn't Tom's color in the text, when that was said by dream Tom. I adored that he was so bashful regarding the gifts and his dream, unsure of how to react. I think his relationship with Alfonse has an expiration date as well.
I'll be looking forward to the festival!
*hugs*
~Mari
Author's Response: Waii, don't we all just want that annoying, whiny girl out of his life! I love me some bashful Bill, even if Bill's character tends to be more snippy and straightforward in this story. As for Alfonse... ho hum, what can we do about him? xD
♥ Thanks for your awesome review love, keep smiling! xoxoxo -> Lore a86;
Date: 07/06/10 02:04 pm Title: X: You've Got to Be Dreaming
AHHH Bill had a naughty dream *giggles* and now he's all unsure and embarrassed. Yay we get rid of Karla, now we just need ot get rid of Alfonse ( manipulative sod that he is) and then Bill and Tom can be together *nods* Okay not that simple but hey do I get points for trying.
So sorry to hear about your computer problems hon, I hope things improve for you. I'm sticking around to the end no matter how long. You take care too honey *hugs*
Author's Response: *laughs aloud* Haha! You're too cute! I see you have this all planned out, now if only we could have a mini-you sneaking around the story, being the little angel on Bill or Tom's shoulder, pushing them towards love and happiness! xD Seeing as both are obviously too dense to see the attraction.
Oh, goodness the computer problems aren't so bad. It was terrifying at the time, but I'm a magnet for bad luck and I've learned to quickly shrug it off and smile. After all, Berlin, Anon. is still in progress without too much trouble, and that's all I can really ask for!
Thanks for your sweet review, I'm all smiles. =)
Date: 07/06/10 12:09 pm Title: X: You've Got to Be Dreaming
hey! i remember this story, im really glad you updated..i loved this chapter it was great.. and i love your writing style.. plus i kinda hate that karla person she's so annoying..hint hint lol
how are you? you okay? take care of your self..(and update soon) X
Author's Response: Oh goodness, you make it sound as if the last update was years ago. Bwhaha~ I'm entirely glad you remember it! o.o Hehe~
I love that you love my writing style, too. =3 It makes me feel a little more at ease about my insecurities with my own writing. Karla is an annoying waste of space, this we know. xD
I'm doing quite all right, and it warms my heart that you'd ask! Thanks dear, that's so kind of you. I'll try and update soon, because all of you readers are just wonderful. Take care of yourself as well!
Date: 07/06/10 10:24 am Title: X: You've Got to Be Dreaming
yay!!!
great chapterrr
Author's Response: Thanks for reading! =)
Date: 07/06/10 07:22 am Title: X: You've Got to Be Dreaming
thank you for the well-wishes :) oooh, he was 'puling' was he? *add one to my vocab* i have to say, I really liked this chapter. and i squealed a bit when i saw the update, serious.
I hold no grudge against the lovely bits that ended up squeezing the festival out and into the next chapter, and I will be thoroughly happy about each and every little thing that slips into your outline and expands it, because, frankly, i never want this to end. :) that isn't to say that i wouldnt love for bill and tom to...let's say...get a little closer? wink wink, nudge nudge. but as you have done everything perfectly until now, i have no fear that the story will not move on just as pleasingly. I look forward to the next review. xoxoxo
Author's Response: Making up a unique little dictionary of your own as we go along? xD You squealed? o.o Why does that make me so happy? xDD
I'm glad my additions are not unloved; while most (or so I try) are meant to aid the plot directly, there have been a few bits here or there which made last minute appearances despite their, hmm, unimportance. I'm so humbled by your enjoyment of this story. ~~~Ugh, I know in this story, their relationship moves slow, but I definitely created/outlined it at a time when I was totally angry at everyone who slaps them together almost immediately. o.o I'll try and speed it up, but, I'm still pretty happy with being the turtle in this race; in the end the turtle will see justice and goodness! *cracked*
Thanks for being a constant support, lovely. <3
Date: 06/17/10 08:28 pm Title: IX: You've Got to Save Me If I Save You
ohmydaiiiizzz this chapter is fantastic, i cant wait for the next one. You are doing such a brilliant job with this story its amazing x
Author's Response: Thank you, and I'll try and update soon! X__X
Date: 06/09/10 09:16 pm Title: IX: You've Got to Save Me If I Save You
And I hope you post another chapter soon because I want to know why Tom is crying
Author's Response: Okay, I'll try. O__O
Date: 06/09/10 05:23 pm Title: IX: You've Got to Save Me If I Save You
Haha, that whole café scene was so amusing, and cute! :) And I like how Tom is helping Bill out with fixing what Alfonse messed up to begin with..sill man.. Never, and I say, NEVER go against Bill's wishes, it'll come back and bite you in the ass! ;)
But, but, but.....what was Tom crying? Is it because of his dad, or that bitch of a wife he had, or...did something happen? :( I feel sad now.. *sigh*
Author's Response: Exactamente! What Bill wants, Bill gets. xD
Aw boo, don't feel sad. Bill will wipe away Tom's tears, fufufu. =P *pats* Thanks for reading/reviewing, it's an honour for me. =)
Date: 06/09/10 12:19 am Title: IX: You've Got to Save Me If I Save You
oh my gosh if you do not update in the next 30 seconds I will die.....28..29... *BAM!*
I'm a ghosty! :3 Hehe, anyway if you didn't get the exaggeration, it meant that I loved this update so much and I can't wait for more:) Poor Tomi:(.... it was so cute though how he had his little "sneez-attack" haha! How did you think of that? It was great:)
So hope you update soon!
Author's Response: Crap, I'm the one responsible for your death. T___T I feel both guilty and afraid, and I hope noone's coming after me to equal the score. T_____T
I'm so happy you liked it that much! =D Seriously. Hmm, I actually wasn't content with the sneeze attack, thought it was lame, but if you like it, I like it. xD I'll try an update as soon as I'm able. Thanks for reading and reviewing. ♥
Date: 06/08/10 11:06 pm Title: IX: You've Got to Save Me If I Save You
Awww poor Tom, his step-mother is a bitch. It's sweet seeing them slowly thaw to each other.
I'm glad you have access to a laptop honey, I hope things are working out for you. *hugs*
Author's Response: Hmm, Step-mommy may or may not be the devil reincarnated, we have yet to find out. Yes I have internets for the time-being - hip, hip, hooray! T___T Thanks for looking out for me, I try to make the best of any situation. *hugs back* Thanks for reading adn reviewing!!! ♥
Date: 06/08/10 11:00 pm Title: IX: You've Got to Save Me If I Save You
Awww. And I liked this chapter, I didn't think it was bad at all. Great stuff so far :D
Author's Response: I'm glad you liked it. I never thought it was horrible, I only have the same insecurities with it as I do with all my chapters/stories. Thanks for reading and reviewing dahling!!!
Date: 06/08/10 09:39 am Title: IX: You've Got to Save Me If I Save You
Awwww, Tom is crying! *cuddles him* I love how much the dynamics between Tom and Bill have shifted, that Tom is doing little things to avoid watching Bill and Alfonse being all sweet with each other, that Bill is not all that into Alfonse, and is actually growing closer to Tom. I also adore Gustav, he's such a wonderful character. Fabulous chapter as always! I'll be looking forward to more, and of course, I'll be looking forward to the BillaxTomi sketchy cyber-sexehs, as well. ;)
Author's Response: Tomi crying always makes me squirmy. Not to be cold, but Bill seems more of a cryer than Tom, and Tom crying shows a weakness I feel he'd never want to express - hence making t that much more of a soft spot for me! Chuchuchu~
I can never express my adoration for Gustav more. =) I feel out of the Gs, georg gets the focus, so I like to spotlight Gusti a bit more, especially since I find him so fascinating. Gusti love!
You actually wanted cyber-sexehs? >__>; *swallows hard* ROFL. Oh dear. Thanks for reading and reviewing as always love! =DDDD
Date: 06/08/10 05:44 am Title: IX: You've Got to Save Me If I Save You
i could totally deal with cyber sex xD and ive never used google chrome, but THF works great in firefox as well :)
okay, so i loved this chapter. it was simple, but i can see some sort of progress happening and i like that. bridges are good, they keep the flow going :) it's great that you've been able to write still, and dont worry about the "PMS," its no biggie. and i was impressed by the "silent goal" of 50 reviews, as i really dont like it when people say in the chapter "id really like to get up to X amt of reviews before the next chapter, or reviews help me write faster, or (the absolute worst) i need x amt of reviews before i post another chapter. not that i mind when people mention how much they enjoy reviews, i know the feeling, but you know what i mean. I am really excited to see how much Bill and Tom's relationship grows on the floor behind that desk. a little emotional support at least i hope~
Author's Response: Oh, I can't stand IE and have worshipped Google Chrome for... is it coming up on a year yet? (It seriously pwns IE tenfold.) Ah, regardless, I've never used firefox. I'm thinking about installing GC on this laptop secretly. THF works almost completely fine on GC save for when posting/editing fics for some reason, it's tricky.
Progress, progress, progress - it's all about progress. If you can see it, I've accomplished one of my goals. (I hate inexplicable, light-speed relationships in realistic settings, hence this story period.) I'm also overwhelmed I lucked out; before moving I had not much of an idea what to expect, so I prepared for the worst, as I always do. No sense getting hopes up, really, but I was somehow blessed. (For now)
So was the silent goal bad or good? Haha. I never wanted to say it outright, but I figure since I reached it, I should mention my gratitude. I honestly expect only a small handful of response each chapter, so 50 as a goal at that point was like, pushing it. XD I was quite happy, to say the least.
We'll see what happens behind the desk. Hurhurhur. (Don't get any ideas! Bwhaha.) I too, am excited to see more development at last. Thanks for reading and reviewing, as always. =)
Date: 06/08/10 02:21 am Title: IX: You've Got to Save Me If I Save You
oh no, tomi is crying!!! when will bill see that Alfonse is a dirtbag and he needs to dump him? haha gustav in body glitter. ^_^ i can't wait for more! i hope things turn out alright for you.
Author's Response: Hm, Gustva x Body Glitter - Bwhahaha... oh wait, that's not funny. *eeep* xD Huhuhu, what will happen to Billonse? (ROFL) How might this end up~? Thanks love, hope you continue reading, and thanks for reviewing!
Date: 06/06/10 03:44 am Title: VIII: You've Got a Few Conflicting Theories
I love this story, I really do. Keep writing, because it gets better with every chapter.
Author's Response: You do? I'm very glad. Thanks for reviewing, and hope I don't disappoint you in the future!
Date: 06/02/10 04:37 pm Title: I: You've Got a Beginning and an End
Hey! today I went to read some of your other stories and looked at your last.fm and I'm ruthvictoria. :D That's funny, I didn't know that was you. Anyway, in my other review I forgot to say I hope everything works out and if you can't update don't let people make you feel like you're letting them down because it's obvious you do your best. Good luck with everything :)
Author's Response: You found me. *___* It's nice to meet someone familiar on here! This is a first for me. *shakes hand energetically* Ah not to worry, I've made it to my location safe and sound, and I'm scribbling in my notebook in between trying to settle in my mate's cramped little space and finding a job. I will return! *Epic laugh* Eventually. Soon. I hope. Thanks again, love. =3 (Hope you like my other stories too *toes ground shyly*)