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1/7 c34 15FrenchCirce
I made a lot of incoherent noises while reading this chapter ! The kiss is mainly responsible, of course, because damn I didn't know I needed such a scene before actually reading it (and thank you for that, after such an awful year it makes 2021 worth it already ;)). Raven and Rita are both such stubborn disasters, I love them for that, so seeing the dam preventing their feelings to burst out slowly crack is so darn satisfying. Acting all angry won't do anymore, and them admitting that they care (Rita's "I will not lose you" didn't sound like a threat for once lol) and that they both have a very worriying sacrificing streak felt like such a natural yet outstanding evolution of their way of communicating. Aaah, I can't get enough of this !
I'm also intrigued by Rita's plan (or lack thereof apparently) to wrangle Volt in line with the blastia. Can't wait to read more :)
So, thank you for this chapter, and best wishes for 2021 (let's forget 2020 ever existed)
1/3 c34 22goodfairyofny
Well this was intense! And exactly what I needed in the moment. Looking forward to wherever it leads next. Happy New Year!
1/1 c34 XaoOfTheMists
Wish I had much reason to think 2021 isn't going to be more of the same.
12/31/2020 c34 1lazycat66
Is it just me or is it a little hot in here? Oh boy. I think I need some air!
7/1/2020 c33 22goodfairyofny
I'm glad Rita isn't my eye doctor. I actually just reread this whole story a few days before you posted! Looking forward to more!
7/30/2019 c32 15FrenchCirce
I have so many feelings about this! Of course I’m over the moon that they finally kissed but what makes me happy the most is Rita’s amazing character development. The fact that she is the one initiating the kiss, for instance, not in her usual forceful and demanding manner but in such a gentle and considerate way that we finally can *see* how much Raven means to her. My heart was not ready to handle this new honesty of hers, the horrified I was jealous was so funny yet rang so true. I think this chapter somehow marks a shift in Rita’s behaviour, she’s come to accept her feelings and now that she’s made up her mind I’m sure she won’t let anything stand in her way. She even accepted Yuri’s concern and wow, that’s something lol.
Raven is the one who needs to work on his own issues and I really hope he won’t waste time to do so, I want the stupid old man to be happy damnit! hopefully Rita drilling the fact that he’s not a disposable tool will finally work its magic ;)
Speaking of which, you really made a beautiful analogy between Judy and Alexei, both trying to use Raven’s heart, literally and metaphorically... ouch. That hurt. Judy will have a lot of explaining to do to Rita, if she even lets her, that is...
Also, the mention of Raven’s ‘shaving’ had me smiling once again lol. But this little bit of knowledge Rita possesses somehow shows how close they’ve become and it warms my heart. Another favorite of mine in a purely Rita Mordio fashion she deflected everything else to pursue science . That’s her in a nutshell lol, I can’t say it enough but you have such a prefect grasp on her character.
Thanks for the update, as usual I’m eagerly waiting for the rest :)
7/27/2019 c32 22goodfairyofny
Thank you for coming back to this story and THANK YOU for the kissing! Loved the candy, this was such a sweet moment even though they're so awkward. It's just right! All that tension building up to a real kiss was wonderful and unbearable at the same time. Eagerly waiting for more...
7/22/2019 c32 1lazycat66
I've been expecting this for so long that it felt a bit... lackluster. I guess in my head I imagined something more impulsive, or so natural that even they wouldn't notice... until they did. And then panicked for a bit lol
But that's totally on me and my own imagination and expectations. I'm proud of you for keeping writing this for so long! I sure can't say the same for me xD
7/15/2019 c32 Guest
THEY FINALLY KISSED!

Thank you SO much for keeping going with this story! I know it can be hard to find time to write and post with real life stuff, so I admire your fortitude for working on this for so many years. This fandom is so small, and it's a pleasure to read.

I look forward to your next update. :D
4/16/2019 c31 Guest
Say hello to the newest forgotten and left behind story! *Clap clap*
This is why Fanfiction authors will never get a job as real life authors, because they can't bother to finish a story.
2/8/2019 c31 15FrenchCirce
"Yuri needed to be needed" damn you really nailed it there! It's so obvious now that I see it written plainly, and the fact that Raven is able to tell says a lot about how good he is at deciphering people after all. I suppose being a spy for so long makes that to you, or it's just that he cares.
Speaking of caring, I am weak to the fatherly Raven-Karol relationship and I'm happy they had a little moment to share. "Raven never expected to have children. It was just Karol" aaaaah yes give me more of that! Karol acting like the Don made my heart squeeze a little because good, the boy grew up fine, but also it must remind Raven of what he has lost. Which is probably why the old man can't afford to lose anyone else.
And Judy. You didn't disappoint with her because what she did is so... judy-like. Especially how she worded things, and how it managed to get this sort of unusual rise out of Rita (this bout of rage was satisfying though, don't let anyone harm your man girl!). Judy has her own way of thinking but in the end 1)she didn't have him killed and 2) her confession finally put the subject on the table and cleared the air a little, I mean even Rita thought of it. What's sad and infuriating is how Raven seems to be fine with being used as a tool once again, I thought Rita had managed to put more sense of worth and more sense of being actually needed into him. Apparently he still has to work on it quite a bit. Or maybe he just saw through Judy's real intentions, considering he's still alive (as he said, she didnt have him killed after all).
Anyway, yay for Raven finally finding a way to use artes (or their spirit équivalent) again!
Oh and just a detail but Repede trying to eat the crepes made me laugh :)
Thanks for this chapter and as usual I'm looking forward to the next
2/6/2019 c31 1lazycat66
He can do it!
Wow Judith, you just had to poke the fire, huh? Damn.
2/6/2019 c31 3SaRan1999
Aaaaaaaaa
Aaaaaa!
Ahhhhhh mann
Ok well while im glad that raven is learning how tochannel the spirits im really upset at both judy and raven
A little more at raven actually
After all this time, hes still treating his own life like a tool to be used by others
I understand them all though
Also i hope estelle feels better.
Things certainly are pretty difficult right now but im sure they can work it through together
Hmnn.
Annyway, thank you for the update!
Its a joy whenever i see youve posted something :)
1/8/2019 c30 15FrenchCirce
Oh I like what you did there with Estelle! I've read somewhere that a character's strength should also be its weakness and here we have an excellent example. Estelle's trade was stupidly selfless and reckless and we can see how her best qualities can also be her demise. Cue everyone not knowing how to handle her afterwards and tiptoeing around instead of confronting the problem (Repede silently keeping watch during her sleep was nice though).
I enjoyed the little hints of Ristelle, and of course Raven's jealousy. Because call it sisterly or something else, it's obvious that these two girls love each other (I like the idea of a deep, deep friendship because I think it's what they need the most, above romance, but I'm entitled to my own opinion). But also, being very close to someone means you can wound them quite easily and we can see how Rita's bluntness and hot temper is affecting Estelle and how Estelle trying to handle the issue by herself, as usual, is affecting Rita. Who tries to turn to Raven but doesn't say anything and they're all such a mess omg someone help these emotionally stunted dorks!
I almost forgot Judith. I've never given much thought before about how she may feel about Ba'ul and her own implication in the fate of the Entelexias but this little talk with Raven made me consider how much those two had in common: their past actions deeply impacted those around them (escpecially Brave Vesperia), they're both used to manipulate people, pretend a lot and they rarely show their true colours. But behind the mysterious character there is a deep wound and I like that multi-layered aspect of theirs. Well, I'm rambling, I wanted to say this scene put them both in an interesting light and I'm dying to know what dear Judith's planning (probably something among the lines of "jumping into the fray and seeing how it goes"). I know you can't/won't spoil but it doesn't prevent me to express my curiosity ;)
I also look forward to seeing Rita and Raven work hand in hand with the spirits to get Estelle out of this mess (I admit I have a soft spot for Rita being a badass and saving the day lol). And of course, the kissTM ;)
As for Judith/Tokunaga, you surprised me there! I could see the friends with benefits alright, but yeah, Judith stands strong on her own and I like her without a love interest. If you ever write about it I may be swayed though…
Lastly, my best wishes for this new year!
1/5/2019 c29 FrenchCirce
Aah! Took me three times to read your updates, but I can finally gush about it!
Rita is such a darling, being flustered by the indirect kiss (who knew she would be that type of girl lol), trying to explain feelings by reason and blaming her hormones for her attraction to Raven's shoulders. She's at the same time so bluntly and naively sincere, and so awkwardly awful at reading the mood and expressing things... With both their terrible communication skills they're not out of the woods yet!
and Raven. I guess he's only able to deal with all this when drunk and not able to flee in any way. I love the parallel between this scene and the first one when he told her the dreaded words, it really showed that one minuscule step after another, they've finally come farther than they/we thought. Raven has some things to sort on still, because damned, his life has been a complete mess and recovering from the things he's gone through will take a loooong time, but idk, looks like he's not really trying to escape anymore (even though he's overwhelmed and still can't fully accept the idea that he's in love and that she loves him back).
This chapter made me scream in frustration because damnit, they're *so close* to the kiss you're promising us ;), but at the same time it wouldn't make any sense if they magically were to ditch their apprehensions and trauma.
Also, things are looking bleak (no pun intended) for Estelle and her crew, and I wonder what consequence their little "talk" with Aska will have. I'll jump to the next chap right now to find out!
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