Not to belabor the point, but I thought it may also amuse you to know that, not only could I not put down 'The Girl', but I couldn't stop until I'd read everything. LITERALLY EVERYTHING. I went to bed at 3AM two days in a row and ignored my family (and pretty much everything else that needed my attention) so that I could read THEM ALL.

You are amazingly talented. Seriously. Fanfic is one of those mediums where it's *really* easy to get by on mediocre ability, but yours is excellent by any standard.

I write fanfic myself (though not in this fandom), and it is refreshing to find stories that read so smoothly, and pull me in so completely. I can't tell you the number of times I went back and reread a sentence or a paragraph just because of how beautifully constructed and evocative it was. There may also have been a tiny bit of envy:)

I know how it is when the motivation wanes, so I can't blame you at all for leaving your last story unfinished. I understand that, especially for something that is purely a labor of love (fanfic does *not* pay well!:), life moves on and our interests with it. But I did want you to know how well appreciated your stories were, if only by me, after so long.

Author's Response: Okay, so this is going to seem completely nuts that I am replying to this after such a long time. I haven't logged onto this site in forever. But I'm in the middle of a bit of writer's block on my novel, and I decided to indulge myself by reading some old reviews for encouragement. I just wanted to tell you that you've made my day.

I know, I know! I'm so far behind in reading this. But I promise, it wasn't because I forgot. I had no computer! But alas! Now I'm yelling! Ah!
I really, really love how you ended it. Half (ok, probably more than half) of me really reeaalllyyy wanted them to end up "together" at the end. But the rest knew that would be rushing it. You managed to come up with an excellent mid-way point.

Of course, as always, I must praise your word use. It's like poetry, it's just so beautiful. I can't even list off all the lines that just ... radiated awesomeness. I can't even describe it.

Anyway, I'm rambling. Reading your stories is a great pleasure, and I'm always looking forward to something new from you -- and will definitely return to your finished works again and again.

*heart*

Perfect. Just...perfect.

A sense of completion, but through little evocative details. A hint of the woman Marie might become who is actually a good match for Wolverine, and not just the passive object of his desires. And a believable way for how they might get together.

I'm so glad you wrote this. It was exactly right. You are an unparalleled author, and I'm so glad I ran across your stories. You have made me a Rogan fan for life, I think!

Author's Response: Rogan fan for life? What, his abs and liberal use of the term "Kid" didn't do that for you? ;~) Thank you. Your reviews and support have meant a lot to me. And without people like you my notebook would be filled with nothing but doodles and a grocery list.

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeell.....

First of all, great chapter. Very emotional, both Logan and Marie.

But really, this story is not finished at all! You could write (probably you've allready done it) a fluffy epilogue, but I have to agree with one of the earlier reviewers, that wouldn't do justice to the rest of the story. There are so many thoughts that have to be thought by both of them, so much important stuff they have to talk about. I mean, Marie ran away from him because she was afraid of him. It cannot all be solved by him saving her. Nevertheless she was raped and nevertheless she was hardly able to cope with it untill now. She is so fragile and unsure of herself, she has to gain some strength and some self respect (especially when it comes to Jubes >.>)
They have to gain an emotional closeness that's not there yet because they hardly talked.
I wonder what the ending will look like and I cannot imagine how you are going to put all the development the characters (still) have to go trough into an epilogue, which doesn't mean that it might not be possible. I'm just wondering.

And at the end I hope everything I said made sense to you xD

My best wishes,
Shuni

Ah, I too have recently discovered Hyperbole and am too addicted, she brings up some good points about spiders.

I can honestly say the only reason I was able to stop myself from posting and demanding to know why you had us waiting so long for an update was because I was sad to see this story end but you have not disappointed as usual.

I have said this before but your writing is so detailed and vivid that I tend to not realize that Im reading not watching this story unfold.

I have really enjoyed this story and cannot wait to read your next contribution to this fandom.

Author's Response: Ohhhh my god, I know, right? Have you read her Nativity Re-enactment?Her writing just has that quality, where you're just *devouring* every word and, like a greedy parasite, only hungry for more. Had a bit of a meltdown when I reached the last of her posts.....>clears throat<....ANYWAY. Thank you, thank you. It is physically impossible to express how your words made me feel. >hugs super tight<

Thank you, now I know one more of these short cuts :D

Well, I'm not at all confused about different settings because first of course I know that there's more than the movies (as I reconsidered my comment later yesterday evening i thought that it might would seem kind of ignorant. So, just to declare it at this point: I'm not. If it seems to be like it, blame the foreign language (muahah, perfect excuse :D)) and second I may be new to x-men ff but I read a loooot of hp ff's so I dare say there's really little I wouldn't expect to read here - some of which i like more and some of which i like less. But at least I know that I like yours :D

Author's Response: I'm glad you do. :~D :~D :~D

All right, inspired by someone who was awesome enough to review every chapter of my story today, I decided to embark on my long-planned project to review every chapter of this story. But, since every chapter is great and hearing that umpteen times might get boring, I'm going to tell you my favorite line from each. If I can restrict myself to one line, we'll see. For this chapter, its:
It had eight deadbolts and two chains on the opposite side that he never once turned during his stay. Let 'em try.

Author's Response: Yes, those kind of surprises are the best, aren't they? Thank you for giving me this one, the best of all possible gifts (except, perhaps, for Hugh Jackman-but this is closest you can get to his level of awesomeness). Thank you. At time I received your reviews I was entertaining a mammoth headache, and all I can say is that you are better than any Tylenol.

I'll go back and reread it tonight then.
I understand your pain. I'm a perfectionist too but I suck at grammar.

Linda.

You're right. I reviewed and read chapter 4. Then I finally let Wolvie carry me to bed at 5:00am. I thought I'd reread chapter 4 and keep reviewing since its past 2:00am and I'm getting the party started.

Linda and My Wolvie Muse (Who is currently MIA hunting for a Molson.)

Ps. Don't worry. I can sleep through my dialysis later. I have to sit still 4 hours so I can have happy Rogan dreams.

Author's Response: Dang, I'm jealouse. Wish Wolvie would carry *me* to bed. Or to couch. Or to any semi-flat surface.

Ah! That's the suspicion I came to sometime last night while I was trying to sleep. :)

Author's Response: Lmao! I'm glad. :~D

De nada, querida.

~Mia

One word...
A-FREAKEN-MAZING!

OK so its not really a word but still!!

I spent all day refreshing the most recent page hoping you would update, you have no idea how happy I was to see this :D

Author's Response: Omigod! I'm so proud. Thats great to read (and it was read about 8 times). Thank you.