I like the bond they're creating, it's great to know more about Bill himself - as we saw in the last chapter it seems indeed he has morals than someone could think, it's so good and conforting see Tom beind good to a person that really deserves it.and he's realizing Bill's beauty is still there behind the makeup ans costumes, even better maybe.

Author's Response: Indeed. I enjoyed writing a little more of Bill's back story and personality, and I think Tom's falling just a bit in love with him as he finds out more. Thank you so much, and I hope you keep liking their bond as it develops!

I. LOVE. IT.
Didn't pay too much attention to the summary at first, but seening your name is what got me click in and read. And you never disappointed me. I love the setting of old london, tom and bill's character is just suit to my liking.
No need to mention your writing is way too good for a fanfic. Bill's accent made him so adorable.

Author's Response: So glad you're enjoying it! I'm blushing to think that my name is all the incentive you need to investigate a fic, and I shall try never to disappoint, I promise. Thank you so much! And I'm having fun writing Bill's accent, now that I've gotten the hang of it. :D

I have to say, this might be serious competition for my favorite thing you've written so far.

Author's Response: Oh wow, thank you! I love writing this one, too, and unlike certain other fics, it may actually be finished within the year. :P

Okay, I should stop being lame and review. I have the most terrible habit of reading all of your stories, loving them, and never reviewing. Mostly because I hate you just a bit for being so damn good of a writer. [But seriously, I love your writing and your stories.] You just have this unmistakable flow and ambiance to all your writings and it's addicting. Reading your work is like stuffing oneself with delicious candies; I just can't stop reading. You could probably write the most depressing and sadistic story, and yet I would gobble it all up.

Well, anyway. I'll move on from the flattery and to the part where I actually give you input on this story. Honestly, I didn't get totally into it until this chapter; or rather, I really really liked it the first chapter, and really really love after it this chapter. There's so much I could go on about over your writing. One, that you completely and totally immerse your readers into the most incredible settings, and this story is no different. The atmosphere is complete and absorbing and I'm in London with Bill and Tom while I'm reading this. Everything from the description of Tom's home to Bill's accent---it was somewhat strange for me in the first chapter, but I adore it after this one. Actually, I find Bill to be very sweet and endearing, and Tom's chastity and strict morals are very amusing [but cute] as well. Your characters are very well developed, to the point that you make it really seem effortless. I would completely believe you if you said that you had just magicked these characters into existence, or pulled them straight from reality and into your story. And the way that you illustrate the setting, with so much precise detail is so realistic and seems to me like you had to spend hours researching these things. I really don't know how you do it. All of your writing is ridiculously lovely ♥

If one day I manage to write half as well as you do, I will be one very happy Ghostie.


There, are you blushing yet?

Author's Response: Oh my gosh. This review completely blew me away. When I first read it, I tried to call my sister in to see, but I was absolutely speechless. I wound up blushing and grinning for quite some time, and now I'm grinning like an idiot yet again. You are so kind, and I love your feedback. My goal as a writer has always been to immerse my readers in my stories as fully as I'm immersed in them in my head, and I'm thrilled to know that I've succeeded. All my characters mean so much to me (even the ones that aren't technically mine, like these!), and I want to be able to tell their tales as well as possible. ♥

Much as I hate to admit this part, by the way, I must confess that I don't do as much research as I probably should. I do read a lot of historical fiction though, so I think I tend to absorb the terminology and settings. ^_~ Plus, sometimes it really does feel as though the characters are telling me the story, and I'm just taking dictation.

Hearing all this from you is amazing, because I too have an awful habit of reading your stories, adoring and tracking them, and failing to comment. I will make amends one of these days, I promise!

awwww...it`s so adorable, hope they stay together at the end...keep goingand update soon.

Author's Response: Hee, they are adorable, aren't they? Look for another update tonight or tomorrow morning, and thank you for reading! :)

this was quick but I can't wait for the next chapter, I can't decide what's stronger: my admiration for Tom or my pity for Bill's life and all his broken love dreams. I think Tom would definetly fall in love with Bill seeing "Amalia" perform. but now I'm wondering what will happen from here, will Bill siomply go back to the street and eventualy Tom will see him again? Tom said to the boy he wouldn't appear at the hospital probably all day, I hope that can mean something :) I love so much that Bill can still blush after the life he had,it proves he still has a innocent part in him.

Author's Response: I've got most of it written already, so updates should be nice and quick. ;) Tom will be seeing "Amalia" perform in the near future, but after that... well, you'll see. I think it's that innocent part of Bill that Tom's already falling for, and it's that part he won't want to see erased if Bill stays on the streets any longer. Oops, I shouldn't give anything away, eheh. Thank you so much for reading!

This story is so much love. I'm really, really enjoying it and you should have heard my squeak this morning when I saw that you updated! Kayla is so lucky. ♥ Can't wait for more of this!

Author's Response: So flattered that you're enjoying it! And I'm the lucky one, having her around to provide inspiration (by which I mean, my TH fix). ♥!

This is so charming!

Author's Response: Thank you! I was hoping it would be. :)

For some reason, I really like Bill's accent ;)

I really like this so far! Very intriguing =]

Author's Response: Thank you! Glad you're enjoying it. :D

Well I like to think I know a fair bit of history, and this seemed pretty darn accurate to me. I never knew that the cabs were called hansoms. Very intruiging story.

Author's Response: I'm very glad to hear that! I have some historical knowledge, but it's mostly background as opposed to active research done for the story, haha. Yup, yup, the horse-drawn cabs were called hansom cabs at that point, something I only know because of eight years of riding lessons and eight years of equine history along with them. ;) Thank you!