I was going to start re-reading this from Chapter 6 and then I remembered how much I enjoyed this before. So I started at the beginning and it was just as wonderful as the first time around. There is something about the tone that totally gets to me. It’s so deceptively light, that it makes the whole story all the more poignant. Your Brian is one of the saddest and loneliest I have ever read. I loved all the angst and was really looking forward to finally reading the ending. And you didn’t disappoint. It was nicely understated. Great stuff. Like I told you before, you’re very talented. I’m glad you decided to share this.
I am so, so, so happy to read a comment like this from YOU. It's one of the best things I could possibly ask for, to receive your compliment.
I didn't set out for a super-sad Brian. He's just very rational and self-possessed. But then, I should know that that's rarely productive towards lots of joy :)
Thank you so much! I shall save this comment and re-read it in moments of doubt :D
I'm ringing for the right words since I've finished reading. It would seem so dull to just say: I really really like the ending, because this isn't like a standalone. The way until we "arrive" with Brian "at home" is necessary and I know and like it, it is just right, IMO. But all of it led so smoothly to the thoughtful and beautiful written ending that I went over it three times before I stopped reading. You wrote a very unique story here, captivating style that left me breathless sometimes because I hung on to words or lines like being in a circle. I want to thank you so much for giving me this incredible pleasure. Hugs, Pet
It's so amazing to read your reactions. I've never dreamt that one day I'd receive such flooring compliments and have someone tell me they were compelled to read any part of my fic three times (except when they didn't understand it because of my mental shortcuts and love for run-on sentences ;) I think in the end it was worth spending two years on this fic, it's been occupying my mind a lot. It was kind of obsessive actually. But I'm glad that it's finally concluded.
That was magnificent! I almost dropped dead when Brian fucked TONY. I think I have to frame that part about Justin’s drawing; it is so poignant. You, ma’am are a helleva a writer. This puts you in my pantheon. :)
Oh my, I'm gonna be in an ancient Roman building! A dream come true! :D
I'm so, so, so happy to read that you liked it. Thank you for continued support and for your perseverance in going through all Brian's angst and sexual frustration :)
You're so welcome. I consider being asked to beta this story a great honor. It's one of my very favorites, right up there with Betty's stuff, Myrna's, and Xie's.
Bravo! Great stuff. What a surprising but refreshing ending. You remained true to character right up until the end, with a conclusion that was indeed B/J but not cliche. There was really actually something for everyone from the angst lovers (like me!) to the schmoopers with your Interlude section (which I gotta admit, I also enjoyed) Very cleverly planned and executed.
I'm sad that the end has come, but thanks for sharing this and I hope you'll think about treating us to another one sometime now that you've broken through and it was so WIPtastic :)
I'm so glad the ending was sufficiently B/J. Because I'm a B/J purist and though I used to say the same about angst and transitional Justin/Other, I don't think I could ever write an ending that left Brian and Justin apart in an irreversible way.
Yes, I'll definitely think of that, but seeing as this fic took me two years to finish, and it's not even my longest-brewing WiP, I'd hate to get your hopes up. But well, maybe breaking the WiP course will turn out to be permanent? :D
OMG what does WiPtastic mean? Is it because I had unscheduled delays? Weep.
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There is something about the tone that totally gets to me. It’s so deceptively light, that it makes the whole story all the more poignant. Your Brian is one of the saddest and loneliest I have ever read. I loved all the angst and was really looking forward to finally reading the ending. And you didn’t disappoint. It was nicely understated. Great stuff.
Like I told you before, you’re very talented. I’m glad you decided to share this.
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I am so, so, so happy to read a comment like this from YOU. It's one of the best things I could possibly ask for, to receive your compliment.
I didn't set out for a super-sad Brian. He's just very rational and self-possessed. But then, I should know that that's rarely productive towards lots of joy :)
Thank you so much! I shall save this comment and re-read it in moments of doubt :D
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You wrote a very unique story here, captivating style that left me breathless sometimes because I hung on to words or lines like being in a circle. I want to thank you so much for giving me this incredible pleasure.
Hugs,
Pet
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Thank you so much for all your amazing comments!
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I'm so, so, so happy to read that you liked it. Thank you for continued support and for your perseverance in going through all Brian's angst and sexual frustration :)
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I consider being asked to beta this story a great honor. It's one of my very favorites, right up there with Betty's stuff, Myrna's, and Xie's.
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I will keep thanking you and drop random words of feeling indebted anyway, because that's how I roll. ♥ ♥ ♥!
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I'm sad that the end has come, but thanks for sharing this and I hope you'll think about treating us to another one sometime now that you've broken through and it was so WIPtastic :)
*hug*
Amy
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Yes, I'll definitely think of that, but seeing as this fic took me two years to finish, and it's not even my longest-brewing WiP, I'd hate to get your hopes up. But well, maybe breaking the WiP course will turn out to be permanent? :D
OMG what does WiPtastic mean? Is it because I had unscheduled delays? Weep.
Thank you soooo much for commenting! <3
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